When she consoles a woman who lost a family member to terminal illness, it's not with the slant of a licensed grief counselor, but with the heart of an orphaned daughter, who has lost both parents to cancer and emphysema. When a woman calls to play a song for her married lover, Delilah counsels her to stay away from extra-marital affairs, based on her own experience with dysfunctional relationships. If some of those painful experiences can help someone avoid the same mistakes I made, then perhaps my heartache was not totally in vain. The show is not just an advice show, Delilah points out. Even on the calls where I'm giving my opinion, I try to end on an audio hug.
Listeners respond with their own hugs.
This show is a place where listeners come together as a community. There are quick to comfort each other with encouragement and sometimes even material support. Delilah has often been amazed at the kindness her listeners have extended to each other. If you'd like to share your story with Delilah, call 1.888.6.delilah . What People Should Know About My Show.