November 8, 2014 Crisis Support
Common Myths About Verbal Abuse Most people think domestic abuse is a problem involving physical abuse or trauma only. This couldn’t be further from the truth however. Verbal or emotional abuse is often more prevalent and sometimes even more…
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September 26, 2014 Crisis Support
Spousal Rape The words “spouse” and “rape” make no sense to most people, especially among Christian communities, where women are taught to submit to their husbands. Many Christian women believe that to be submissive to their husband requires that they…
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September 25, 2014 Crisis Support
Many people ask women that stay in a domestic abuse environment WHY they stay. For many women, in fact, as many as 50% or more women, it is much easier to stay than to walk away. This is especially true…
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Facelift Without Surgery: The Knifeless Need Less Approach To Great Skin Getting a facelift without surgery is not only possible, it is an inexpensive and cost-effective means of making you look youthful and beautiful. It is possible to tighten the…
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What to do if a woman you know is abused Typically when someone hears that a woman is suffering from abuse, they want to step in and “rescue” her or solve the problem. This is not always the best solution,…
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How Writing Helps You Express What You Cannot Verbalize How often do you walk away from a situation wishing you would have said this or that? Many times we find we cannot articulate or verbalize something with our mouths or…
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Why It Is Important To Say I Love You Mi corazón, te amo. My heart, I love you. (Spanish) Η αγπη μου. My love. (Greek) Vous êtes l’amour de ma vie. You are the love of my life. (French) I…
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How to debate without getting into a fight A debate is a discussion or consideration, typically of opposing views. There are two key ingredients to a healthy debate: *Respect for the parties involved. *Excellent listening skills. A healthy debate is…
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Positive communication with other parents on parenting websites Parenting websites can be an extremely valuable resource when used correctly. Parents often seek the advice, support, and encouragement of other parents when interacting on the web. For this reason, it is…
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February 18, 2014 Communication
How internet communication makes it easier to avoid human interaction The advent of the internet has made many a hermit a happy camper. The internet provides the ideal medium for anyone interested in expressing themselves without actually putting themselves “out…
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February 18, 2014 Communication
There comes a time in every conversation when the talking stops and silence commences. Sometimes that silence lasts a minute; sometimes that minute extends to two minutes… If you are the shy or insecure type, that lag in conversation can…
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February 17, 2014 Communication
How Your Words Can Affect Other People’s Lives The tongue, why, it is a wild thing; you can be the best of friends or enemies, so I would advise you tame it soon and you are likely to be on…
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February 15, 2014 Communication
How to avoid conflict in close relationships The dictionary defines conflict as: *fighting, battling, struggling *strife *mental struggles derived from opposing demands[i] Conflict is also seen as opposition between two forces. Many people feel that conflict in a relationship is…
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September 20, 2013 Communication
How to be vulnerable Vulnerability requires taking risks. It requires you take a leap of faith. When I was a child, my father taught me to show no emotion, which meant being invulnerable. That meant incapable of being hurt, wounded, damaged;…
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