Crisis Support

When a child tells you they have been molested, the next steps have to come with a great deal of caution.  This can completely ruin a good person’s life if it is not true.  It can ruin the child’s life…
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How do you react if a child tells you they have been molested? Unless you work with children on a regular basis, it is probably not something which will ever have occurred to you. If you do work with children,…
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Ask almost anyone and they will have an opinion about domestic violence.  Some will give you known facts, others will give personal experiences, while others can only give what they believe.  As wide spread as domestic violence has become, it is surrounded…
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Unfortunately, most people have to deal with a stalker in some form at some point in their lives.  It may be an ex lover or spouse.  It may be the new lover or spouse of your ex.  It may be someone…
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Self mutilation as a coping strategy is a perfect example of a short term solution to a long term problem, except that self mutilation is really no solution at all. It doesn’t matter whether a person that mutilates does so…
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It makes people fear to go down dark alleys, get into cars with someone they don’t know and walk down streets that look shady. Rape is a word that no one wants to hear. It can send chills down your…
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Are some victims of rape irresponsible? As I write this article, I am quivering and shaking, and it’s not just from the three cans of caffeine. I am wondering why this should even be a topic to debate. It’s kind…
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There is a new trend among teens today. Many of our children who are struggling with real-life issues such as depression, for example, will begin to call themselves “Emo”. Emo (which stands for emotional) is a cartoon character with illustrations…
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Drug addiction can tear a family apart. It’s rough to see a beloved family member going through a drug addiction. You want to help them get clean but there’s only so much you can do. When it comes down to…
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The premise here implies that there are both male and female victims of rape. However, except in all-male prison attack situations and male-against-child rape cases, statistics indicate that more than 96 percent of adult rape victims are women. With that…
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In my personal view, rape, is the single most horrific crime in existence. Rape is a crime meant to break a persons spirit, it is a false display of power. After being raped, the most common feeling is shame and…
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Now that tele-conferences and web-links are a popular business tool many people are opting to stay at home rather than commute to work.  Some people are even starting their own work from home businesses.  But the problem often faced by…
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Where can you turn when life turns upside down. Take a moment to reflect where one is. When life turns upside down for one, grief and sorrow abounds and all rational thoughts are depressive thoughts. One can continue to grieve…
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Bug Out Rubbermaid Kit or BURK Since the aftermath of 9-11, it is not uncommon to get on your computer to check the most recent news only to find that the security alert level has been elevated. This increase in…
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Are some victims of rape irresponsible? I think this depends on a lot. I myself have been raped. Yes i am an attention seeker at times i flirt and i use to drink but non of these things really led…
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Life has it really changed. As a Child older people really got on my nerves talking about how bad our world has become.As an Adult I had come to the conclusion that it just seemed that way because of the…
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Everyday we hear heart wrenching stories and we want to help. We all can do our part to make this world a better place to live in.  Even though you want to help someone in need; you also need to…
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As the mother of a criminal, I have found that there are many outlets in which a criminal’s family can utilize for support.  My situation varies from many others in the fact that the person who committed the crime, and…
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Self-injury has been around for years; and yes, it is an uncomfortable reality specifically with our teens today. Recently there is a new trend among teens today; something which teens refer to when referencing self-injury. It is called “Emo”. Emo…
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What are the skills that make up a mother How much are you worth as a mother? Most moms have read the articles and have tallied up the skills of the nurse, chauffeur, chef (which is worth much more than…
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Revised January 14, 2009: One has to always be organized and to plan ahead even if there is no indication of a serious risk. We are never too prepared and its important to think about emergency situations and plan ahead…
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When I die, I definitely want to be cremated. I do not even want to be embalmed if that is one of the procedures. When the doctors declare me dead, then I want to be dead. My mother-in-law told me…
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When dealing with the matter of rape it is more beneficial for treatment to be administered by someone of the same sex. I say this because often times when a young lady or young man has been raped by the…
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The Code of Silence  It has been interesting to watch the evolution of our society here in the United States of America.  Through the availability of enhanced media, we have privy to the latest trends and information at our fingertips. …
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My Dad had a brain bleed last month.  Eight days later, he sustained a left-sided stroke.  I live three hours from him, and although I am not with him for his day-to-day activities, I am living life with a stroke…
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“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”Mahatma Gandhi Anytime a person does not speak their truth, they are not fulfilling the deep call of creation and personal expression, vital to themselves…
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The loss of a loved one can be the most painful experience a person will ever have to face. Even if a family is aware that their loved one only has a short time to live, they will never be…
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It began as one week. Designated as the first National Child Abuse Awareness Week, June 6- 12, 1982 was observed with programs, ceremonies, and activities. It was the hope of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that this week…
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We always talk about the victim and the abuser when we talk about Domestic Violence. We seem to forget the children. Children raised in a home where domestic violence is an issue are affected and often have lifelong issues. Children…
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After abuse the dark memories can surface in dreams and nightmares. Going through trauma even with therapy one still holds the horrible memory within. Sometimes the only release is to surface in ones dreams which end up nightmares. This is…
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