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About Leslie Truex
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Expertise
My expertise is in helping moms, in particular rediscover their dreams and goals in the midst of being a mom, wife etc, and helping people identify their passions and dreams, and create an action plan to achieve them.

Experience
Aside from having created my own life plan that encompasses my roles as wife and mother and includes the creation of my own work situation (from home) and provides for personal pursuits (writing), I have a background in counseling and have worked since 1998 helping people find balance in their lives.

Publications
My writings have appeared all over the internet on various websites and ezines.

Education/Credentials
BA in Psychology and MSW.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Leslie Truex 
In Category  How to Get What You Want in Life

SubjectDate Asked

This is a marriage question.11/23/2008
  Q: I love my husband with all of my heart.But I am starting to wonder if I married him because I wanted ...
  A: I'm not sure why you married your husband, but based on this question and the previous ones about ...
INQUIRY11/22/2008
  Q: I m awe some creative talents need to find a niche or starting point to build oen my career I hope ...
  A: I'm not sure if I understand your question. You're looking for work in a creative field and are ...
considering potential effects of a move on my child11/19/2008
  Q: My question concerns a possible move to another part of town, and the potential effects this may ...
  A: Moves are hard on everyone including children. Odds are you'll need to help him adjust. However, ...
Will he want a divorce?11/19/2008
  Q: My husband asked Do I want to be with him for the rest of our lives.This was my answer.- Do I want ...
  A: I'm not in a good position to judge if you want to be with your husband. You keep saying that you do ...
Will he want a divorce?11/19/2008
  Q: My husband asked Do I want to be with him for the rest of our lives.This was my answer.- Do I want ...
  A: If you love him and want to be with him now, then focus on that. You can't worry about the future. ...
Will he want a divorce?11/18/2008
  Q: My husband asked Do I want to be with him for the rest of our lives.This was my answer.- Do I want ...
  A: I don't know if your husband would want a divorce, but if I were him I might wonder just how ...
i want my own own home with my child and husband10/24/2008
  Q: my husband is a complete mamas boy and never had any responsibility he is living with his mom and is ...
  A: I'm not able to email you directly through this system. Here is the answer I gave to your lastThere ...
crise10/19/2008
  Q: hope you wide your chest for reading my crises , I m someone who live in imaginations & ...
  A: I'm sorry but I'm having some difficulty understanding your question. But if you're unhappy in your ...
why do you think my husband does not take responsability10/17/2008
  Q: It all started when i moved in with my boyfriend that is now my husband to his mothers house when i ...
  A: There are many reasons why your husband may not be willing to change. Perhaps he doesn't feel he ...
advice on life.9/7/2008
  Q: For starters I will give you some info on me. I am 33, divorced mom of 3, I went as far as ...
  A: The key is to find someone who is knowledgeable about your particular needs and that you feel ...
advice on life.9/3/2008
  Q: For starters I will give you some info on me. I am 33, divorced mom of 3, I went as far as ...
  A: Your situation is on that can't be fixed through a single email, however I will give you some ideas ...
lost myself6/25/2008
  Q: I'm a forty year old mum of five children the eldest is 18 the youngest 3 ,for quite some time I ...
  A: Its not unusual for moms to come to a point where they wonder what happened. They get lost in the ...
Married 26 years and have lost myself6/10/2008
  Q: I have been married for 26 years to my college boyfriend (dated 6 years prior to marriage) I was ...
  A: There are a couple of things that you didn't mention that are important. While you said your husband ...
engagement help5/27/2008
  Q: How do you know if a girl really loves you? I am engaged about to be married in 9 weeks and my ...
  A: I can't tell you if your fiance loves you, but I can say that I have some concerns about whether you ...
cosmetology or comedy4/18/2008
  Q: how can start my life people say that i can be a cosmetologist because i got the goods but also ...
  A: I can't tell you which career you should follow, but I do know that you need to look inside ...
dispersion-scattered3/25/2008
  Q: I m 23 years graduated from university from one year my problem too complicated , I acquired a ...
  A: I can't tell you what to do. But from your note it seems clear what your passion is and that is in ...
lost & directionless3/21/2008
  Q: I am a 26 years old female. For the past few weeks I have been feeling general malaise & sickness ...
  A: First thing you should do is make sure you aren't sick. Further some depressions aren't situational ...
confusion3/14/2008
  Q: here is my story which i wud like to tell u in a short form. i fell in love with a muslim guy years ...
  A: Without a way to support yourself and your child, you need to develop plan before leaving your ...
Balance3/3/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years, and living together for over 1 1/2. He has a 5 ...
  A: Balance is an issue for all families. In your case, some of your issues aren't forever though. If ...
help2/3/2008
  Q: I am so desperate because: *I worked 25 years as a fire fighter and then got retired. *While working ...
  A: There are two things at issue here. First is, it sound like you need an income and second, you'd ...
change1/19/2008
  Q: I'm having trouble basically... getting what I want. I feel that I have alot of things going on in ...
  A: The key to getting what you want in life is to: 1) Truly want something different. Your goal can't ...
problem1/8/2008
  Q: really I need a help. Now, I see life so ugly. I was engaged for year and a half to some one who was ...
  A: Regardless of how you feel about your co-worker, I'd say that you aren't ready to marry Mostafa. ...
Confusion11/13/2007
  Q: I am Anil Sharma (43) from India. I am obsessed with my Vivid Imagination and non-stoppable ...
  A: Would you finish your projects if you thought there would be a reward at the end? Why not do graphic ...
Day Dreaming11/9/2007
  Q: I'm an 3rd Engineering student and my problem is this-I'm a day dreamer from birth, I dream not only ...
  A: Dreams are good things, but they remain wishes unless you put action behind them. If you dream of ...
Confidence n pronounciation10/27/2007
  Q: sir, my name is bhavin. i am from india.i have one problem that as i am from varnacular medium i am ...
  A: The best way to gain confidence and fluency in a language is through practice. Perhaps a local ...
Networking10/25/2007
  Q: Truex, I am not a mom or a woman for that matter, but I think you can help me anyways. I hate with ...
  A: Hating your work can be good motivation to start something new. Your best bet for change sooner ...
lost10/24/2007
  Q: I am 40 yrs old and the proud mommy of a 2 1/2 yr old boy, who is the light of my life ! I am ...
  A: You are not alone. Frumpy mom syndrome is everywhere. I suggest first taking an inventory of what ...
midlife crises ?9/24/2007
  Q: I am having a problem trying to figuring out what to do next and the best way to control my feelings ...
  A: I would start with a physical at your doctor to rule out anything medical. Next, I'd recommend ...
dealing with superiors9/8/2007
  Q: As i perceived so far in my life, there are 3 kinds of people ,every individual meets in his life. ...
  A: I'm not sure what you mean by superior, equal and subordinate. Do you mean such as at work? ...
Don't Know what to do at this point?!8/29/2007
  Q: I don't really know where to turn - I am a stay at home mom to two daughters and married for 3 years ...
  A: First of all, there is no guarantee that this other guy will make you any happier. The grass always ...
getting the life I want8/23/2007
  Q: For years now, I've basically been friendless, and have been treated meanly by people. There are ...
  A: One of the first and best ways to turn things around is to adopt an attitude of gratitude. It can be ...
Reg. sefishness of my relative and people7/20/2007
  Q: How I can treat the slefish people including my relatives.I am suffering lot of this type of people, ...
  A: Deepak, Often we teach people how to treat us. If people are being disrespectful or taking advantage ...
how to determine what I want7/5/2007
  Q: I have a difficulty to determine what I want from life to be successful. Some people say me, I have ...
  A: The first key to getting what you want in life, is to determine what it is you want. Since you are ...
i need some direction6/27/2007
  Q: Since 1995 I've lived with a series of BF's and they have taken care of me financially. I avoided ...
  A: The answer to your problem is that you have to want something different bad enough to go out and get ...
What do i do?6/3/2007
  Q: i'm 24 yrs old, i come from a very conservative society. society were love marriages are not ...
  A: I can't imagine being caught between two cultures. My first thought (a western society idea) is that ...
question5/17/2007
  Q: what subjects do i need to do if i want to a lawyer
  A: You didn't indicate what level of school you are in. If you are in high school, you'll want to focus ...
fitness goal5/7/2007
  Q: I have a goal once I become a certified group fitness instructor. I want to create videos for others ...
  A: Denise Austin and the rest were likely offered a deal by a video company to make their videos. They ...
Find Job5/2/2007
  Q: I did my MBA from Lucknow University (2005). And did my internship from ICICI bank. And dint work ...
  A: If you want a job, you should pursue it the same why you would anywhere. What type of job do you ...
Life4/20/2007
  Q: I am a 30 year old new mother, I am struggling with decisions that I am faced with concerning the ...
  A: I think its a good sign that he has shown interest in the baby and intends to get his life together ...
marriage what to do4/19/2007
  Q: I have been married for 26 years. During that time we have never spent one anniversary together ...
  A: Here are the questions you need to answer in order to know how to proceed. 1) Do you love your ...
mission statement (personal)4/12/2007
  Q: I am trying to write a mission statement for my personal life. can you tell/show me how to do it. ...
  A: A mission statement helps you define your values and purpose and is used in helping define specific ...
Breakup or not3/27/2007
  Q: I have a really serious problem; I have been into love with a girl a year ago and lately we got ...
  A: I can't tell you what to do, but I can share some thoughts that hopefully will help. First, how is ...
becoming a doctor/pediatrician2/14/2007
  Q: I am a 24 year old mother of two. I have been going to school online to earn an associates degree ...
  A: If you want something bad enough, your age and other factors really don't matter. Many people get ...
How to get what you want in life1/14/2007
  Q: Okay. This may be a bit atypical. I have a very happy marriage. I have two really great grown ...
  A: You have a couple of options depending on what you're most comfortable with. First, you can ask ...
How to convince my husband to move??1/4/2007
  Q: My husband and I have had many problems in the past brought on by his infidelity. I have in a way ...
  A: In some ways you probably saw this coming, but hoped your husband would choose you over his family. ...
The whole town is against me and my family1/3/2007
  Q: I am a 55 yr old retired teacher. I always knew that the town of Forsyth where I taught in for 30 ...
  A: Wow. I have never heard of an entire town being against someone like that. A part of me wonders if ...
What do i want?!!!!!!!!12/26/2006
  Q: i have just read your answer to kerry's question but i dont find it satisfying by any means(it ...
  A: You are right in that your happiness and success depends on you. All I can do is offer some ...
Intimacy - What is appropriate?!12/24/2006
  Q: I am a single parent of a 6 year old boy. I have been dating a single father of a young boy for ...
  A: Let me preface my answer by telling you that I understand that as a single parent, you will be ...
My husband doesn't want to move or change job12/23/2006
  Q: I have lived in my current area for 6 years now and I completely hate it due to a lot I can't get ...
  A: Sorry for the delay on getting back to you. Your question is not one that is easy and I can't give ...
others insight to self12/13/2006
  Q: i was looking for specific questions. examples. i am just trying to see how i present myself how i ...
  A: I still don't know how to help you because I don't understand why you are asking or what ...
others insight to self12/12/2006
  Q: what questions can i ask others friends, family, etc. to gain insight about how they view me in all ...
  A: My first question is why do you want to know what others think of you? Is it for a school project or ...
reaching goals and dreams11/21/2006
  Q: who would I contact to have a fitness website done? should I have more services to offer before I ...
  A: Why being a dreamer is a bad thing, I don't know. Dreamers have created much of what is good and ...
Confused of Job hunting !!11/21/2006
  Q: I have something to tell and seek your advice. Since I do Network Marketing, I have been not really ...
  A: Network marketing is a great option, but nothing has hurt this industry more than dishonest and ...
Confused of Job hunting !!11/20/2006
  Q: I am Samuel Lie, just graduated from IT - Networking field, University of Coventry, UK I have been ...
  A: I'm not able to tell you what to do, but perhaps I can give you some guidance so you can figure out ...
reaching goals and dreams11/17/2006
  Q: I dont have a website yet, I think I need pictures done and more services to offer right, my goal is ...
  A: I don't know what kind of website you want so I can't answer your question. Websites are very ...
reaching goals and dreams11/16/2006
  Q: which book do you think would best suit me? write it down, make it happen, wishcraft, or the ...
  A: I would recommend Wishcraft and Write it Down Make it Happen. Wishcraft has some great exercises to ...
getting what you want in life11/16/2006
  Q: how can I get what I want when I always have a financial barrier in the way. most of what I desire ...
  A: Its difficult to adequately answer your question without knowing what it is you want. For example, ...
How Can I11/13/2006
  Q: How can I let go of the past regrets about things how can I let go since they didnt work out or go ...
  A: It can be difficult to let go of regrets or depressed feelings about how life has been. But, if you ...

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