Crisis Support

In Defense of the Battered Woman I was one of those women who said she would never stay with a man who laid a hand on her. I can remember saying that to one of my friends. It is such…
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Fears held within are like a diseased mind, body and soul. Silence of a victim is fear and speaking out, breaks the chains of abuse. When one experiences violence and abuse the controlling person behind the cold hand will put…
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Whether you were a child of abuse in the past, or have experienced it in the present, breaking the chain of abuse for your own family is extremely important. Many times, it takes a “breakthrough moment” – you are no…
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Are the sins of the father visited upon the son? The same would be said about the question, do the abused become the abusers. It is as if someone would expect a child who came from an abusive home absolutely…
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So you were abused, does this mean that you will abuse too? No! I was sexually abused, emotionally abused and physically abused as a child. If anything comes from being abused as a child it is going to another extreme….
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This December 6th will mark the 18th anniversary of an event known as the Montreal Massacre. For those of you who aren’t familiar, a man named Marc Lepine walked onto the campus of cole Polytechnique in Montreal. He wasn’t a…
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The time to find help has come. You have realised suddenly that your life will never be the same again. A one-off event or a series of repeated threats has broken your trust in people. It has made you feel…
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Amita (name changed) is a maid at my home in India, and she is 28 years old- only a couple of years older than I am. She has been married for the past 10 years, and has two little daughters….
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Whether you are in an excellent relationship or involved in one that has serious problems, separating yourself from the relationship is difficult for everyone. A relationship grows into a special bond between two people no matter what the situation is….
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How to protect children from sex predators Our children are among the most preciousl assets on the face of this earth, and it is crucial that they be protected from sex predators. The job of protecting them is continuous, and…
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Finding a therapist for any reason can be a little tricky. Knowing who you need to see about surviving abuse is important. Taking some time to do some research will reduce the stress you are already experiencing and can cut…
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Domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse will effect 1/3 of women within their lifetime. Why do these women stay with their abusers? There are many dynamics involved in the reasons why a woman may stay with an abuser and even defend…
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The difficult process of finding a therapist involves more than throwing a dart at the phone book and hoping you get the right one. In the case of abuse survivors, this is really not a good idea. Those who suffer…
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Domestic violence in India is not what you think it is. The definition is not applicable in most cases and to understand it, you must be born in India. The cultural standards and Indian sense of family and community is…
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An abuse survivor’s guide to finding a therapist Abuse is unacceptable in society, yet it happens. The stigma attached to abuse of all forms often means that human beings at the most vulnerable time of their lives find it hard…
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In my family, violence seemed to be part of my everyday life. I grew up in a home where conflict, rage, and abuse were common occurrences. I never understood why this was happening to me; I heard other children talk,…
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Seek help. Naturally it is the first thing that we say to someone we know is or has been abused. The assumption that there must be easily accessible help is a common one. Of course we assume that somewhere in…
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The honeymoon phase of an abusive relationship makes it difficult to recognize the disrespectfulness of the relationship. As all D.V. literature explains, the phases of an abusive relationship are The Honeymoon phase, The Tension Building phase and The Explosion phase….
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Domestic Violence affects many woman/men within every lifestyle. Sometimes the abuse is noticeable, and other times its a well kept secret. But there are places that abused women may turn to when they decide to get help. Even in you…
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Understanding your rights as a Battered WomanBefore you finish reading this, a woman has been beaten or raped. This is a topic that hits very close to home with me and thousand of other woman who live in the United…
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In every paper we read and on every programme we watch or listen to, abuse is a regular occurrence. Hardly a day goes by without the local or national news containing a tragic item of abuse. Abuse takes many forms…
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Having unfortunately needed the services of the Co-op Funeral Home almost 12 months ago after my mum died, I can only rate the Co-op funeral services extremely highly. Their professionalism at such a difficult time was second to none. They…
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How does one speak to a young child about death? Although it may seem difficult to begin, it is a necessary task. Kids are curious and will ask of these things, and we, as parents, need to give age appropriate…
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As a survivor of abuse, it is important for you to remember that you are precisely that: a survivor. Survivors win; they persevere through the toughest times, often dealing with things that others cannot possibly understand until they have lived…
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The permanence of death is a painful reality. Often we are caught off guard and were not present or prepared to say goodbye to the person we have lost and this only deepens the grief. Discovering a way to offer…
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At some time in most people’s lives, the experience of losing someone close will be inevitable. Individuals react to grief in various ways, depending on their attachment prototype in early childhood from their primary care giver, as well as other…
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Bereavement is one of the most significant events people go through. It raises big questions and small ones as we try to make sense of what’s happened, deal with the uncomfortable subject of mortality and adjust to a world that…
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How many times will I replay the last angry words I spoke to him? I can never take them back. Were my words part of the reason for the crash? Was he driving angry and missed the light? He’s gone…
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Although life and death are delicately interwoven we spend most of our time planning how to live our lives and give very little attention to how to deal with death. One of the most painful realizations upon the death of…
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Only the Good Die Young. Read on, you’ll soon understand. First off, this isn’t a article being written for your sympathy. This story is what it is. The truth. A truth that hurts beyond belief. August 16, 1990 I gave…
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