Suicide should never be considered as an option for any situtation that may arise in someone’s life. An option should be a logical decision that someone makes to improve their life and the lives of the people that they care about. Suicide…
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In general, if an attacker applies a choke to your neck, the intention is to kill you. There are two primary dangers in a choke: strangulation and suffocation. Strangulation occurs when the blood flow to the brain is cut off,…
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There are many ways to support the family of a person with mental illness. The first thing that would be good is to treat their mentally ill relative as a normal person, invite him to gatherings and talk to him…
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Depending on its severity, stroke is more or less devastating but it is always life-changing not just for the person who has suffered it but also for his or her family and friends. Warm and loving people may turn argumentative…
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How to handle dreams and nightmares after abuse Ironic, isn’t it, that we survive the actual abuse and manage to set out on some form of “normal” life. The only problem is that “normal” has no parameters and is totally…
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In our 21st Century, life has become increasingly stressful. Young children have more stimuli in their environment than ever before. For Example, radio, television (from 3″ to over 54″), video, video games, tapes, CD’s (for music or movies), computers, internet,…
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Don’t let my PTSD stop you from thinking I love you… How many times have you wanted to just scoop that someone special you love and hold them so tight that they can see beyond your pain and simply know…
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When a family encounters a time of crisis it is stressful to those involved, including extended family members. There are so many different circumstances and issues that have the potential to be labeled a “crisis.” It is nearly impossible to…
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Sexual abuse is the worst crime someone can commit – especially when children are the victims. Children can’t defend themselves against violence or sexual abuse which makes these acts the epitome of cowardice. Victims of sexual abuse will eventually show signs of abuse, but…
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As a retired hospice nurse, and having cared for a dying husband, there are tips to share for dealing with, and caring for, the dying. Even if you are not a licensed care giver, you may find yourself involved with…
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Abuse within a relationship is not always violent. Indeed, when one thinks about abuse, one tends to think that violence always has to be involved. However, this is not always the case. One of the worst types of abuse in…
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The growing link between PTSD and domestic violence in military families has become the focus of the Department of Defense, who in October of 2010 announced the launch of a domestic violence awareness campaign to address the increasing number of soldiers who  are engaging…
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Abuse comes in many forms. It can be physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual. All forms are equally important and equally damaging to the victim. Many times an abuser is someone close, such as a partner. When seeing signs of abuse…
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The sudden overhaul of everything that is familiar and dear to us can for a prolonged period of time seem competely overwhelming. Disorientation, loneliness, depression, even thoughts of suicide can follow bereavement. Covering over grief is not the best way…
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The loss of a child is the worst event a parent can face. We all expect to face loss; it is part of life. However, few expect to lose their children. If you are trying to help someone facing this…
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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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