There are five different types of abuse: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and self abuse. Abusers can be of sex, any age, any race or culture, any religion, any socio-economic background and any level of education. Abuse is a…
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There are numerous reasons why people in abusive relationships struggle to leave. For those who have never been in any sort of relationship like this, it may be hard to understand what it is that makes it so difficult for the abused…
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When making a decision on being a caregiver, there are many things you need to understand to make this commitment beneficial for all members of the family, yourself and of course the person who is ill. If this is a…
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There is no easy way to discuss abusive relationships and their victims. A common misconception is that women are the only victims of abuse and this is not the case. Abuse can be mental and/or physical and is sometimes very…
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The death of a loved one and the grief that follows teach many lessons. Perhaps the most important one is that pain is the sign to take a new road in life. This is a double barreled lesson. First, you…
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Abusive, violent relationship bruises go deeper than the surface, they can bruise one’s soul. One can harm the body and mind but abuse can also harm the soul. Abuse is devastating in every form imaginable. A world of pain, mentally and…
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You finally awaken to the nightmare of being virtually imprisoned by an abuser. He controls your body and mind. He keeps all of the money so that you have none of your own. You have no transportation as he drives…
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Dealing with a family member who has a mental illness can be very difficult even for someone who is very strong. Such people can often use support themselves. There are different things that you can do to help, including the…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a multi symptom anxiety disorder caused by traumatic experiences. PTSD can be caused by any type of traumatic experience. Soldiers coming home from combat often have PTSD to some degree, rape and abuse victims can have…
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The loss of someone close is a very difficult part of life. People cope with grief in a wide variety of ways. Everyone must find their own way through the grieving process, hopefully with the help of close family and…
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There is a world of difference between having private time and being alone. At a time of loss, the bereaved will need the support of family and friends because it’s a time when they really are at their most vulnerable….
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The recent horrific school shooting tragedies permeating the news media have brought into focus the subject of children and grief. Childhood is normally a happy, carefree time for most children, however there are times when grief and sorrow overshadow…
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All human societies have rituals surrounding death. These rituals are often flexible, but there are social expectations about what is considered appropriate. Why should this be the case? After all, when a person dies, they are no longer aware of…
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In June 2013, the World Health Organization released an alarming report which concluded that violence against women has become “a global health problem of epidemic proportions.” WHO claims that “more than one third of all women” now report having experienced “physical…
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It’s happened so much, she’s deteriorated into expecting it as just another one of life’s inevitable routines. Abuse followed by dramatic apologies. Abuse followed by gifts of expensive jewelry. Abuse followed by tears and pleas for forgiveness. She knows that…
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From the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “grief’ is defined as “deep sadness caused especially by someone’s death.” Grief is experienced by people the world over. The grieving process itself is a way to accept the loss of a close person, and this…
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Grief is a natural reaction, usually to the loss of a loved one or the break-up of a relationship. A serious medical condition, unemployment, financial uncertainty, a lost dream can all trigger grief in a person. Though everyone reacts to…
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When I was a young man, my best friend killed himself. He succeeded in taking his life on his fifth suicide attempt. I was the one who found him dying in bed the first time he tried. He came to…
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Because domestic violence occurs behind closed doors, the array of damage caused by the nature of violence in and of itself is far more than anyone can see. Domestic violence is more than physical bruising, or lying again about another…
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Recovering from a physically abusive relationship is difficult especially for women. The stage of recovery is a long and strenuous journey. Women who have been physically abused by their husbands or partners might suffer from depression or even trauma. …
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There are two certainties in life, death and taxes. So the saying goes, but it certainly is true that the majority of people will have to deal with at least one death during their lifetime. Because it is a subject…
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Grieving for the loss of a loved one is never an easy process. People handle grief in different ways. Some are overcome with sadness, some go into a period of denial. Others go through a period of being angry and feeling abandoned. Some…
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Having spent time helping out during calling hours at a funeral home the one thing I have learned is that people grieve in different ways. There is no right or wrong way to express sorrow, every circumstance is uniquely individual…
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To those on the outside of an abusive relationship, it’s easy to question why a woman stays, tolerating abuse albeit physical, emotional, sexual, verbal or all the above. For years some women stay, angry and ashamed, but the years of…
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Color is a visual attribute of things that results from the light they expel, transfer or reflect. The use of color in most cases is symbolic. Almost all colors have a meaning and especially when worn. However, these meanings vary…
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Funeral services take on many forms and it’s important to understand the differences, and to know the preferences of loved ones, so that arrangements can be made that suit the kind of person they were and give tribute to their…
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There are so many women out there who are being abused daily by men who should never be in any relationship. These are selfish individuals who think they are the only person that matters. They may be of the old…
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San Francisco in 1891 saw the introduction of an iconic element in the American Christmas tradition. It arose out of a desire to provide a Christmas dinner for those in the city who were poor and destitute as a reflection…
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The American Stroke Association states that strokes are the number three cause of death in the United States. Survival and treatment are dependent upon the victim getting to the hospital within the first three hours at the onset of symptoms….
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Men and women differ in how they deal with grief. Sympathy gifts for each different greatly. If a man loses his spouse, family member, or a friend a card is always appropriate. If you wish to do more than a…
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