How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Why Abused Men don’t Report their Women
August 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Most domestic abuse is male against female because on average men are bigger and stronger than women; there are cases however, of females abusing their male partners, though the numbers are hard to come by as most men are reluctant,…
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Tenant
It can be a tough and very stressful experience for a landlord to deal with a difficult tenant. There are a lot of good tenants out there who rent a property and look after the place as well as pay…
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How to Cut the Puppet Strings in a Relationship
August 25, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Relationships in this era of instant communication, instant coffee and instant gratification are difficult enough to keep fresh. That said, cutting the puppet strings of an unwanted togetherness may appear to be a simple instant snip. However, dealing with human…
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Abuse and self Esteem
August 25, 2013 Crisis Support
What happens when a child is treated badly all of their young lives? They grow up, and expect to be treated badly by people they will have to work with, live with, or marry. They go through their daily lives…
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How Talking can help Emotional Recovery
August 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Emotional grief can, for many, seem unbearable. To hide, mask or deny that pain can be an ultimately troublesome path. Just as a physical wound requires care to heal, so people require care to overcome emotional pain; despite this, cultural…
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Choosing the right Moment to Kiss Psychology
August 25, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
There are many different types of kisses. The “first kiss” is far more than a peck on the cheek or mild mannered greeting. It is significant. It is loaded with meaning. It is a romantic expression and emotional act between…
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How to recover from an abusive relationship
August 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Relationships are full of ups and downs and a person may be left wondering if it is even worth the hassle. This is how a normal relationship goes. However, when abuse becomes part of a relationship, it is not worth…
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What to do if your Partner or Spouse Hits you
August 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Being hit by your spouse is an incredibly frightening thing for anyone to have to go through. Not only is it the ultimate betrayal of trust, it is also something that is likely to happen again. Some people will leave…
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The Psychology behind Choosing when to go in for that first Kiss
August 25, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
To kiss or not to kiss; that is the question. The importance of the first kiss is taking the leap from being two complete strangers, or two people who have known each other for a long time, to becoming intimate…
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Why Won’t Abused Men Report their Abuse
August 25, 2013 Crisis Support
“Men are supposed to be like steel or something”, A quote from the great movie Steel Magnolias. Truer words have never been spoken. We view men as the caretaker, the provider, the protector. In most cases of physical abuse we…
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Understanding Polyamory an Evolutionary Psychology Perspective – Yes
Evolutionary psychology suggests that both males and females are engineered to adopt multiple sexual partners over a lifetime, for different reasons – it is an often-touted theory that males are biologically driven to be promiscuous, and mate with several different…
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Domestic Violence Abuse – Stay
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Unfortunately the answer to this question is stay. The easier option for any human is to stay in the situation that they are most comfortable in. Abuse leads to abuse. It also comes in many forms and fashions. A person…
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How to Give Practical help to an Elderly Friend who has Lost their Partner
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Often when an elderly person loses their partner, the bottom falls out of their world. Within the couple, each will have had their strengths and weaknesses and the remaining partner may find that they really don’t know how to do…
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The Psychology of Choosing when to go in for that first Kiss
August 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Your have finally asked her out. She has accepted. Now comes the big moment that you have waited for for so long: Should you kiss her on the first date? Your hormones says yes but there is something deep within…
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Why victims of domestic violence keep their abuse a secret
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
For most domestic abuse victims, it is believed that they will be involved in at least thirty-five more assaults over a period of approximately seven years before they make the break and report the crime. What is even worse is…
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Recovery from Divorce
August 24, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is never a word that makes anyone smile, it brings tears, and rips hearts and families apart, after the papers are signed, and things are finalized, and then comes the hard part. Spending so much time with this person…
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Practical Reasons for Marriage
August 24, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When most people think of marriage, they think of a big, beautiful wedding and two people who are madly in love pledging their lives to each other. Although love is one of the chief reasons that people get married, there…
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Reasons why Women like Nice Guys
There are a lot of reasons why women would like nice guys. One of the main reasons is because nice guys make women feel comfortable and special. Most women are attracted to the bad boy persona, but sometimes that leads…
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How emotions play into causes of domestic violence
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
When one is abused in any relationship by another in a family, this abusive behavior is known as domestic violence. The cause of domestic violence is to gain power over another family member and have control over that person. Domestic…
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Each Child has a Personal Perspective
Families are a unique melting pot of individuals. Parents do their best to love each child equally. With that being said, each child has unique needs and relationships with each other and their parents. There are a lot of family…
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A look at the reasons why some victims refuse to admit domestic abuse
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Domestic violence is a real life nightmare. No one ever asks to be abused and no one ever deserves the abuse. It doesn’t matter what excuses or apologies are given, abuse is never acceptable. People have heard these statements and…
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Early Census Records Offer Nuggets of Family History Information
Census records offer us a snapshot glimpse into the lives of our ancestors. Each census entry is a record of information as it was known at the moment the census taker wrote it down. This information can give us names…
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Difficulty of leaving an abuser
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Many people think that leaving an abusive relationship is as simple as just walking out the door. If it were so simple it wouldn’t be so easy to abuse. Until you have been close to an abused person or…
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Recognizing the Signs of Abuse in a Relationship
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Love, trust, understanding and commitment are essential parts of any relationship. Relationships are incomplete without them. Have you ever thought why we love to indulge in relationships? It is because of its warmness and comfort which keep us tied with…
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How does domestic violence affect society as a whole?
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Domestic violence can cause an enormous amount of problems for the victim’s self esteem, social life and family life. Victims of domestic violence and spousal abuse can suffer from long-term mental and emotional distress. These victims can come from all…
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What are Important Sources for Genealogy Information
Most people want to know more about their families, especially ancestors. The hunt is fascinating and leads you to places you never dreamed of going. Yourself A primary source of genealogy is yourself. Start with what you know, your own…
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Causes of domestic violence
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Domestic violence can happen among any members of a family unit and can be caused by several emotional factors. On the surface, things can seem calm and secure. There are, however, undercurrents that create turbulent emotions just waiting to surface….
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Could you be a victim of domestic Violence and not know it?
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Physical abuse is only one way abusers gain power and control over their victim. You can be a victim of terrifying domestic violence and never be hit. Abusers are master manipulators, controlling their partner through emotional abuse. Calling you derogatory…
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How to help a grieving co-worker
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
When a co-worker suffers the loss of a loved one, it’s probably one of the most uncomfortable experiences for you and certainly one of the toughest for them. The loss is the first thing that comes to mind when you…
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Dealing with the loss of a family member over the holidays
August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
People deal with the loss of a loved one in different ways and take varying amounts of time to heal. Holidays, like other special times such as birthdays or anniversaries, may trigger a different type of grief. While the bright…
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