So…Why Won’t She Leave Him?There are probably as many reasons a woman stays in an abusive relationship as there are domestic violence cases but a few seem to keep resurfacing. 1.She loves him. (Actually she loves the man she married…
Read more
I was sexual abused as a child to this day it still haunts me. I am married now with 2 little girls and I’m afraid the same thing ill happen to them, so I watch them like a hawk; they don’t get out…
Read more
Can Men Be Abused? Yes, a resounding yes! Men can and have been abused for many years. Sadly they have often suffered in silence because of pride, ego, humiliation, and the fact that when they do speak up, they are…
Read more
What could you possibly say to a person who has been abused especially as a child and why do some children rise above the abuse and change the path their life is on, and have families and raise their children…
Read more
One in three women will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime. However, the scariest fact is that many women stay in an abusive relationship even though the real answer is to “get out”. So, why are 2…
Read more
When you are in an abusive relationship your thinking begins to change as the abuse escalates over time. For me the abuse started out slowly, just an occasional issue. One for which he was very sorry each time. Over the…
Read more
Domestic Violence I don’t think anyone should wait for the court systems, because we need to start training children what to look for in the early stages of Domestic Violence. There are many and looking back at the violence I…
Read more
A lot of women tolerate abuse because that’s all they know. They’ve never felt what real, non-abusive relationships are like. So they keep getting into abusive relationships, even if they don’t relies it until years later. Many women think that…
Read more
The anatomy of abuse can come in many ugly forms: verbal, physical, psychological, and emotional. Much of the abuse usually stems from when according to George Rolph’s book The Anatomy of Abuse, he cites that abusers are actors who use…
Read more
Contrary to the myth that women are only abused by men, some lesbian women abuse their female partners. Lesbian abusers perpetrate violence, and all types of abuse. Lesbian abusers perpetrate sexual abuse, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, domestic violence, financial and…
Read more
Of course there is life after domestic violence. That if you make it out alive. Domestic violence is not about violence or abuse. Domestic violence is about power and control. Violence and the abuse that occurs during Partner Family Membership…
Read more
When people hear the word abuse they automatically think of two specific types: sexual and physical. While these are more easily recognized, and truly horrible crimes, they are not the only forms of abuse. Emotional, or verbal abuse can be…
Read more
Is My Friend, Sister, Niece, or Mother Being Abused? Often if a person close to you is being abused, they won’t tell you. Why? Because they are ashamed or embarrassed. They often feel the abuse is their fault, that they…
Read more
Shaking a baby is one of the deadliest forms of child abuse. Anything and everything should be done to help prevent this tragic form of abuse. The cruel act of violently shaking a baby causes catastrophic bleeding, tearing and bruising…
Read more
When you have a sister who is involved in an abusive relationship, all you can do is let her know that you are, and will always be, there for her. It is unbelievably hard to watch someone you love stay…
Read more
When someone close to you is terminally ill or dies one of the most important steps to take is identifying a reliable funeral home which is sensitive to your needs and trustworthy. There are a number of details that require…
Read more
The right time to leave an abusive situation is at the very first sign of abuse. I have worked with survivors of domestic violence, and their children, for more than 7 years.One thing I have found is that while many…
Read more
A memorial is a funeral without the body that is set to remember a person or persons that have gone missing or died. It may consist of a variety of things, depending upon the person’s age, personal qualities, leftover wills,…
Read more
Finding someone who has died is never a pleasant experience. Despite this, it is essential that you remain calm and with the deceased. First: Call 911 and explain the situation. Believe it or not, there are people who appear to…
Read more
Life can be very hard when you lose a loved one who was very special to you. This can be a family member, friend, or anyone who has taught you many lessons about your life. How do we comprehend the…
Read more
Daddy, I Love you. I know you are tired, I want to let you know you can go home if you need to. I cannot give up hope. I have to keep praying, however, I understand if you need to…
Read more
Throughout all the years of this lifetime, I have experienced the need to express grief and overcome loss, and attempt to help others to do the same. This has been the case because, as I was entering this lifetime, our…
Read more
My wife’s mother passed away last Monday. She was 82 and died in her sleep, so from her point of view, she made a smooth transition into the afterlife. The funeral is now over; and her body has been consigned…
Read more
A eulogy is traditionally read by family, friends or colleagues of the deceased at the funeral. It is a final tribute to the deceased and compliments his or her life and achievements. Taking into account that a funeral is a…
Read more
As a Christian, for many years I felt that suicide was an unforgivable sin. I felt that the decision of life and death should be left up to God, who has a plan for all of us. We had no…
Read more
I have recently suffered my third miscarriage this year. We have been trying for a baby since September 2007 and the first year bought us nothing. Then in the second year all my dreams came true. I was so happy….
Read more
It was a lovely quiet Sunday morning, on 5 February 2006, when my life irrevocably changed in the blink of an eye. My husband and I were on our way to the shop when an emergency vehicle passed us with…
Read more
My brother Martin Joseph is the youngest among five children. He still is a bachelor for his age, thirty two, no string attached; with high ambition and endless dreams, and so to say, the apple of my mother’s eye. I…
Read more
Physical pain is no stranger to me. I have a high tolerance to pain, which is good since I have so many health issues that cause pain. I can handle physical pain. Emotional, mental, spiritual pains are different. I have…
Read more
People don’t like to think about their own mortality. The closest most people will ever get it to (maybe) get some life insurance. Yes, this is important but there are other things that you can do. One in particular is…
Read more