So many women and men are experiencing or have experienced some sort of domestic violence. Most battered women/men can’t understand why it is happening to them, and so their world closes forgetting what their children are going through. By the…
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Domestic Violence is a widespread problem throughout the United States. It is estimated that around 960,000 women have been involved in some type of domestic violence with their current or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend per year. What is alarming…
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Violence? YES; domestic? NO India is still ill understood by people who have not been a part of its complex society. India is by a far distance, the most family-centric society in the whole world. In the Western world, the…
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“Do those who were abused become abusers?” Based upon my personal experience, I believe that there is a significantly higher probability that those who were abused or those who witnessed the abuse of others will go on to become abusive…
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What a perfect timing to stumble across this topic. I am currently in an epic fight with my sister, it has stemmed from the fact that I don’t like her partner. This not being from physical abuse, but the fact…
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People grieve in a different way. The same situations trigger different emotions and different reactions to everyone.That happens because each person interpretes differently reality. There is no right or wrong way, but it is important for everyone to understand why…
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First off, never jump into a relationship or move a relationship along too fast. If you take your time in the beginning, you might get a better idea about the person before you get in too deep. Never date anyone…
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Grief affects each person differently. It can even be different based on cultural teachings. In America many people view a funeral and death as a sad occasion, they weep and sob for the lost loved one as if they have…
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“Don’t die yet.” Her eyes rolled back in her head she could hear the sirens in the distance, but she wished they were not coming. She wanted it all to be over. “No more” she said. “I’ll be at…
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Knowing what to say or do when someone you care about is grieving, can be tough. Often friends, family members etc, worry about appearing obtrusive and doing more harm than good with their presence. Perhaps you feel that there is…
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What do you think about when you hear the term Domestic Violence (also referred to as, intimate partner abuse, intimate partner violence, and domestic abuse)? Most people would think that Domestic Violence is the act of doing physical harm to…
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If you want to assist someone with the grief and loss of a loved one be prepared to affirm the thoughts and feelings that accompany his personal journey of grief. Genuine empathy can provide the support that a grieving individual needs in order to…
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Abuse takes many forms, some physical and others mental, yet an effect that is common to them all is a diminishment of self-esteem. Abuse is an invasion of some sort, whether it’s of the body or is verbal. We all…
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The loss of a loved one is a very painful, gut wrenching experience. While everyone goes through the pain of grief one time or another, it is foolish to assume you know how the grieving person feels. Suffice it to…
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You assist someone grieving the loss of a loved one by being kind. Tactile gestures are appreciated. Most mourners accept being hugged or having their hands gently squeezed. If the person is in shock take the necessary precautions. Sedatives are…
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I hit you because I love you! Am I the abuser in this relationship? “Don’t you know I love you, this is why I have these uncontrollable feelings of jealousy, and it enrages me to see how other people look…
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Losing a loved one, whether you are young or old can be a solace time. In most cases from past experience losing a younger family member or parent can be especially hard but there are certain mechanisms one can use…
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Emotional abuse is the dark cloud that hangs over our head without identity at times. Emotional or Mental abuse is not seen, it is rather hard to identify and only those involved in this torrid affair can truly understand the…
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Too many people live with the regret of not having said a proper goodbye to those people they love. A friend is a part of your life, and often when someone dies, there is no chance to say a final…
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Losing a loved one. As hard as it is to watch, it is harder to experience. There is so little that anyone can do to actually help make the grief process easier,that isn’t to say you shouldn’t try. Sure there…
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On the morning of November 14, 2006, a postal carrier was walking her route in a rather old but well-kept neighborhood. It was a routine day until she arrived at a house in the middle of the block. As she…
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The death of a close loved one is something that we all face at some point in our lives. During this time a grieving person can suffer from depression, anxiety and an inability to cope. There are various ways that…
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Losing a loved one is devastating and traumatic. The pain can be so excruciating that it can catapult a person into the darkest and loneliest places of their soul. It is a time when family and friends are needed the…
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To live is to live through difficulty. I don’t think there’s a single person out there who would argue against life being hard work, even if the definition of ‘hard work’ changes from brain to brain. Most of us can…
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Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult no matter what the age of the person. For the elderly widow or widower, it is especially lonely since in most cases they depended upon each other for daily living…
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Traditionally, there were specific actions to be taken in times of grief: black ribbons were hung, photographs covered, doorbells stilled. These actions provided an avenue of comfort and communication to family, friends, and neighbors for the bereaved. These public signs…
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In the last week, the author of this article had to stand up in front of a church full of people to speak out for their best friend who had died unexpectedly. In a state of disbelief, this is one…
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Grief. We’ve all experienced at one point or another. Whether it’s the loss of a pet, a co worker, a friend or a family member, all deserve their share of grief – and the majority of us are willing to…
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The experience of grief is a horrible thing for someone to go through, and it can be uncomfortable for the people around them, too. The burden of grief must be let go in a healthy way, so as to not…
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You’ve just gotten the bad news. The father of your kids has died, your childrens grandmother has passed, or your son’s twin didn’t survive. It’s a hard time for you, but how do you help your child grasp the concept…
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