December 16, 2014 Crisis Support
Self-mutilation is a relatively new phenomenon to the realm of mental health professionals. This is not to say that it is a new occurrence, only that it has been in recent years that it has gained more attention from the…
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December 15, 2014 Crisis Support
I remember the night that I found unbelievable, but undeniable, horror. I probably always will. It was right after a class that my teen daughter and I were taking together. We had gotten home late and I knew that I…
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An affair is a treacherous and devastating thing to have happen in a relationship. They have the potential to utterly destroy even relationships that have seemed solid and enduring in the past, although they don’t have to. Unfortunately, affairs aren’t…
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There are, believe it or not, women who make the choice to be alone. Not because they can’t find anyone and not because they are entirely too selfish, but because it is the lifestyle that works out best for them…
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For most high school students, money is rather tight. Many of these young people don’t have jobs, especially in the current job market, and those who do are usually making little or no more than the minimum wage in their…
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Long-distance relationships can have their challenges. It is hard to be away from someone that a person cares about and possibly is even in love with. However, these relationships can also be some of the most romantic ones to be…
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To all of you teens who are thinking that with summer coming up, you are ready to have a little romance in your life, this article is for you. This is a guide written specifically for teens regarding summer romances….
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Teenagers, this is the voice of experience talking and it’s not your grandma’s. This voice is one that remembers very well that first time, and now knows the effect that it has had on every experience since that time. I…
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So, you’ve finally found Ms. Right and would like to change that to Mrs. Right? Your first step will be to ask her father’s blessing, or her mother’s if there is no father in the picture. This can be a…
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December 3, 2014 Communication
At some point or other, most of us will encounter a person who has the trait of being passive-aggressive in their words, actions, or both. These people are the ones that smile sweetly as they assassinate you. They are terribly…
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December 2, 2014 Communication
Life today is an extremely busy situation for most people. It can feel like we are running from one obligation to the next, from the time that we wake up in the morning to the time that we go to…
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December 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Often, when we think of people that have trouble getting over an ex once a relationship has come to an end, we think of women. We imagine these poor things crying in heartbroken devastation over the one that they’ve lost,…
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December 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage should be one of the greatest aspects of any of our lives, the truest of friendships and the most exciting of life situations. It should be, but there are many times that it isn’t. There are women who feel…
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December 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Without love, marriage is an extremely trying and difficult commitment, often not one that makes it to the end. The emotion of love is what makes it possible to endure the difficult times that every marriage will encounter at some…
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November 30, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Being in a relationship that is faced with the horror of infidelity is a terrible and heart-wrenching experience. Many people associate cheating with males primarily, but statistics are showing that this is a dual gender issue and there are actually…
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November 29, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Having an affair was the last thing on my mind that day. It actually wasn’t even the last, since it wasn’t there at all. Unfortunately, neither had I given any thought to not having one. My marriage was going down…
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November 24, 2014 Skin and Body
Saggy underarms are seemingly the curse of many women, and some men, as well. This can be a genetic issue or it can be simply a lack of proper diet and exercise, but either way, it does not have to…
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Having come from a long family history of depression and self-harm, taken to its most extreme, I have experienced the effects it has on a family from just about every possible angle. My father succeeded in taking his own life…
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Life with teenagers at home can be a tumultuous and trying time for parents. Where have those little cherubs gone that we knew so well and who are these willful and independent people that have moved into their bodies? We…
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It is an unfortunate, but realistic, fact that the American family is disintegrating more and more every day. Divorce rates are at an all-time high, which has left many mothers flying solo in raising their children. Over 1/4 of all…
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One of the saddest things to see is a child who doesn’t grow into their full potential due to an incredibly stressful home life. Family should be the stabilizing factor around a child, the ones they can count on for…
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Many people have at one point or another fallen for a controlling person and gotten into a relationship with him or her. These people tend to be the great charmers of the world in the beginning. They know who to…
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The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is a very difficult one to make for many people. This is true even when there is absolutely no other option and when you know that it is really…
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November 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When you are beginning to seek a relationship with someone and are ready to look for something that will be potentially serious and long-term, there are many things that you should consider. One of these is that although you will…
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November 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is a true blessing that we receive when we find someone that we want to share our lives with. It is also hard work if we are to get the blessings that it can bring our way. A good…
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November 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When you get married, you are making a commitment to be there for your spouse in all of life’s trying times. You are saying that no matter what comes your way as a couple or individually, you won’t leave and…
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November 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The ingredients for a healthy marriage are ones that each of us possesses, but whether or not we use them in the relationship mix is completely up to us. There are five basic ingredients that are found in healthy marriages…
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November 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
During your dating years, life was filled with romance and excitement, but now, the honeymoon has ended and real life has begun. If you find yourself feeling a bit bored and ho-hum in the romance department with your spouse, you…
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November 10, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The debate surrounding the career woman and the housewife have long been the source of frustration, insecurity, and hurt for women on either side of this invisible fence. There are valid aspects to both of the position and to the…
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November 10, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When you are married and sharing a home with another person, it is natural that you feel their stresses just as distinctly as you do your own. Typically, women are even more susceptible to this than men are as they…
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