Crisis Support

Abuse emerges in various differentiating forms; e.g., physical, verbal, sexual, and emotional/psychological exploitation of an intimate partner or child.  Emotional abuse is by far the most horrific of all abuses due the nature of its nurture, which subjects another human…
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Yesterday my wife and I drove to the hospital to visit a couple of friends whose new- born baby boy is suffering from an intestinal blockage. Initially, there was quite a bit of concern for the little guy, but to…
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Domestic violence is not usually something that comes to mind when entering into a relationship but if a partner has a history of abusive relationships or is known to be volatile then it better to be cautious and make plans…
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Everyone needs someone. The grief that comes along with the loss of someone you care about can be extremely painful. Asking yourself how you can assist someone through this process may leave you at a loss yourself. Here are a…
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In an abusive relationship honestly, and sadly, is almost impossible to recognize until your married… generally. There is the occasional man who has always been abusive, but manages to either scare, or seem mainly nice overall… overall. it’s little things…
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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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The reasons why women tolerate abuse from their men seem to be very difficult for some people to understand. Even some professionals in the domestic violence field do not understand the reasons, with the result that some professionals become impatient…
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Sometimes it takes time for people involved in abusive relationships to realize that their relationships are abusive. Perhaps, after a long period of abuse, one starts to see his or her situation as normal. This is why it is critical…
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Your best friend has recently lost his wife to a long battle with breast cancer. Your husband’s brother has been killed in a sudden car accident. Or your boss is dealing with the death of his wife due to a…
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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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Grief is an emotion that is shared by every human being on the planet. When you lose a loved one, it feels like a piece of you goes with them. Understanding that emotion, how can you help someone get through…
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When someone we know is bereaved of a loved one, we often feel helpless and awkward. Many of us resort to euphemisms, distractions, home cooking, and good advice. These strategies often add to the burden of the bereaved rather than…
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Grief and loss are terrible hardships of life, and nobody is safe from them. There will come a time when all of us are likely to face the deaths of people we cherish and adore.  While people vary greatly in…
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All humans have in common the experience of losing someone we love. It seems unfair that the sun should rise the next day but it does. As friends we try and help in any way that we can, even when…
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My vote… Walk away… Okay, I’ll be the first one to say it’s not that simple in some cases. Statics show women leave about 8 times before it sticks. Why? Financially, they’re afraid they can’t make it. The kids…then there’s…
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To truly help someone who is grieving; you have had to have experienced a loss of a loved one yourself. It is not enough to use cliches like: “I do understand,” or “I know what you are going through,” because…
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The problem with domestic violence is that it is a learnt behaviour. As with all learnt behaviour it is hard to break. The abused is involved in this behaviour as much as the abuser. If the abuse has been a…
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My sister’s son suffered from mental illness from an early age. He died just two weeks after his twentieth birthday. Three years later, it’s still unclear whether it was an accident or if he committed suicide. We will probably never…
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When loosing a loved one it is essential to remember the good times. This may sound elementary and clich, but it is really the best way to cope with loss in my opinion. If your loved one suffered for a…
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Grieving is very individual process. Not everyone grieves in the same way, but there are some universal needs. ~Physical needs The basics of eating, sleeping and general exercise and movement are still present. It is not always easy for some…
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Living in domestic abuse is frightening and not understandable by anyone unless you have lived through it. My answer to the debate is based on what I lived through. It’s easier to walk than to continue to be beaten and…
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Don’t let personal discomfort prevent you from reaching out to someone who is grieving. You don’t have to have answers or give advice, just simply be there in loving support. Grief doesn’t follow a set time table or have an…
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Possibly the hardest event to deal with in this life is the loss of a loved one. In the hours and days immediately following the death of your loved one you will run the gamut of emotions from loss, betrayal,…
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The loss of a loved one is probably the most devaestating experience that we as human beings will ever have to face. In many cases, it is impossible to prepare for the shock and grief it will bring. For those…
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Whether you stay or walk away from an abusive partner is very hard, but I believe in these times it is easier to walk away. In this day and age where the majority of women are independent and are surrounded by…
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Unique opportunities are given each of us to be a present blessing or absent in another’s grief. The brokenhearted need an ear to hear and a shoulder to lean on, and your faithful, supportive presence is what they’ll remember. How…
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Somehow, somewhere, sometime, a little girl has been made to feel inferior, powerless and worthless. This little girl may have been raised in a rich family, where daddy’s word was law, where her brothers were stars who shone brighter than…
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Sometimes it is expected and yet, ill-timed like an unwelcome guest. Sometimes it comes like a flash of lightening and catches one completely by surprise. Regardless of the onset, grief is a process through which no person should go alone….
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Women are extremely sensitive beings. More often than men, women are identified as being the gender that will often find themselves in tears over such tiny things. Women are not seen as strong, defensive beings although some women will defend…
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Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a ground breaking book ‘On Death and Dying’ in 1969 and it is still a very helpful tool in understanding and assisting in the grieving process. Her model consists of five stages: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and…
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