November 9, 2014 Crisis Support
If you find yourself in an abusive relationship, the first thing that you need to do is learn to protect yourself. This sounds so simple, but with the conflicting emotions that always seem to accompany abusive relationships, it’s anything but…
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November 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Abusive relationships can be both frightening and embarrassing for the victim. They often don’t want to admit the abuse is happening, even to themselves, so they keep it a secret from the rest of the world. Chances are also that…
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November 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Domestic violence is a huge problem in our society today. In order to stop domestic violence, it helps to understand where it can come from and why it happens. I would interject a word of caution, however. No matter what…
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November 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Why doesn’t she just leave him? People ask this question regarding victims of abuse every single day. The truth is that the reasons for not leaving are as diverse as the people themselves. For some, it is a matter of pride. …
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November 8, 2014 Crisis Support
Domestic violence affects us all. Even if you are never personally abused, you probably know someone who is. It may be a neighbor, a friend, a family member, or even a member of the church you attend. The abuse victim…
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November 8, 2014 Crisis Support
There comes a time in each abuse victim’s life, that they must choose to move from being a victim, to becoming a survivor. This is not as easy as it sounds, and they will often hear the words uttered, “don’t…
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There is a movie starring Will Smith known as “Hitch,” where he is able to plan the perfect dates for everyone but himself. While his own dates may not turn out quite as he has envisioned them, anyone can take…
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Many a little girl has grown up watching the Disney princesses and dreamt of being swept off her feet by her very own Prince Charming and taken off into “happily ever after.” When she has met her Prince Charming and…
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Is co-creating erotica an inspired way to learn about one another, or a recipe for false expectations? It really depends up on who you’re with. With the wrong person, it definitely creates a recipe for false expectations, and can often…
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There are some women out there who seem to have a bad habit of keeping clothes that no longer fit them. It may be that sexy dress that they bought for a New Year’s Eve party many years ago, before their…
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There was a time that I wouldn’t be caught dead in anything but designer jeans. I wore Jordache and Calvin Klein when nothing came between Brooke Shields and her Calvin Klein jeans. I got into arguments with my parents when…
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Children seem to grow at an alarming rate. Just when you think you may have bought last years clothes large enough that they can last through another season, you try them on your little girl to find that they don’t…
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October 24, 2014 Communication
Being taken advantage of is something that most people have dealt with at one point or another in their lives. It can happen in personal relationships, on the job, or even by people we barely even know. It can be easier…
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October 24, 2014 Communication
Being shy is one of the most difficult things to overcome. It can affect every part of your life, and make it harder than it is for the average person. Most shy people would love to be one of those…
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When looking at all the lipstick colors, it can be overwhelming how many are available. Who knew there could be so many shades that people wear on their lips. Choosing just one, may seem like quite an undertaking. When choosing…
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October 21, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Living with a husband who is passive-aggressive can be an excruciating experience. This is the kind of person who can regularly put you between the proverbial rock and the hard place. He may tell you one thing one day only to tell you…
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October 18, 2014 Skin and Body
Acrylic nails are very beautiful when they are fresh and new. They can make a woman’s hands look more attractive. They can set the stage for a special occasion. Unfortunately, they are expensive to keep up, and if they are…
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The role of a stepparent is not to be envied. This is a person that is coming in and trying to make themselves a part of an already established family. They are often stepping in after, or sometimes even during…
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October 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Sometimes, after you are married, you start to discover things in your spouse that you either didn’t know existed or ignored prior to the marriage. One of those things that can come out is bullying tactics. Often they were actually…
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September 30, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Communication is vital to a healthy relationship. Without communication, there is no relationship, and therefore the marriage is doomed to fail. Even if the couple manages to stay together, it’s not a real marriage. A good marriage is built on…
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September 30, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Every couple needs time to do things together. This is so easy for anyone to say. However, in the day to day routines of life, things can get in the way of that couple time. You may not have someone…
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September 29, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Even after you get married, it is important to keep that connection with your spouse that comes from dating. Unfortunately, it can seem out of reach between babysitting costs and the price of going out to dinner or a show. Staying…
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September 27, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Marriages may not be made in heaven, but some do seem that way. If a couple gets along well, and learns to communicate with one another, their marriage can appear to be made in heaven. On the other hand, if…
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September 26, 2014 Crisis Support
Most people know that domestic violence can lead to low self-esteem. However, this can also work in reverse, with a person who has low self esteem being more vulnerable to abuse. This is why many people will get caught in…
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September 25, 2014 Crisis Support
One of the problems with domestic violence is that victims of abuse have a tendency to recant their stories prior to trial. Some people believe that they recant because the abuse didn’t really happen. However, more often than not, this…
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Putting together a professional wardrobe can seem like an expensive endeavor. Professional clothes do tend to range from moderately expensive to extremely expensive at most places that you look. If you are on a budget, the only word that you…
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There was a time, not so very long ago, when tracing your family history meant that you had to track down documents and family history charts from obscure locations. As a result, tracing your family history, or genealogy, became more…
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September 18, 2014 Friends and Peers
No matter where you are, at work, at church, and sometimes even within our own homes we can often become the subject of gossip. Gossip is vicious because it’s usually not true, and if it’s at work, it can cause…
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Whether you are developing an online dating profile, or attempting to get a date in person, it pays to be honest about who you are. When you are looking for dates online, your online profile is a potential date’s first impression of you,…
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It’s almost universally true that people who have curly hair would prefer to have straight hair, and those with straight hair want curly hair. However, those with straight hair truly do not understand some of the drawbacks that come with…
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