We can stop domestic violence no matter what the local news may say. We don’t need to see the statistics. We need to be making a choice when it comes down to hostile family members. I have dealt with one…
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Most people think of home as a safe place, a haven that protects from the elements, and a place where families meet their challenges with reason. Conflict is a natural part of human interaction and this is certainly true within…
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Being an abuse survivor is often challenging, as is being married to one. For most, if not all, who were abused during childhood, there are many effects that linger on far into adulthood, many times for the rest of their…
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There is no doubt that sexual abuse is a terrible thing to go through, at any age, any gender, by any person. It is a destructive force that will come in and wreak havoc on the very soul of the…
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Abuse…why me? Abuse in a relationship it is not your fault,it isn’t something you said to have ticked him or her off,its not something you wore,it is them,they are the abusers they are the ones that are at fault, not…
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Every second that we exist on this earth, we may end up losing someone special. How do we lose them? It can be due to the following: natural causes, car accident, murder, line of duty, sickness, unfortunate event, and so…
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Causes of Family Violence Despite decades of research, family violence remains a public health concern, one carrying immense emotional, psychological, medical, and social costs. Moreover, recent studies indicate that the incidence of family violence remains extremely high with no indication…
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Education and consistent laws are the primary way to address domestic violence. Education must start in the community because people caught in the trap of domestic violence are not able to teach their children anything different until they escape their…
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The effects of childhood abuse do not go away simply through the passing of time. In fact, the problems can be compounded and reinforced over and over again. Only when a survivor starts consciously working with them can they be…
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Grieving comes naturally to most people. Any loss or change can result in emotional upheaval and a wish for everything to remain the same. While the process is similar for every person, each individual’s experience feels unique. Hearing unproductive advice…
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Emotional abuse is not at first obvious, either to the recipient or others.  This is especially so if the victim has low self esteem and does not expect to be respected and this usually comes from emotional abuse. It is…
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I am not making this up. When my friend’s father passed away, someone walked up to him at the cemetery and said, “It’s going to get a whole lot worse before it gets better.” I still can’t believe someone could…
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I have two sisters, in fact we are all the same age. Yes, we are triplets. But what I want to share with you is what our relationship has been like for the past few years. In the beginning, we…
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Honoring a mother who has done very little to earn even respect is a challenge, to say the least. A mother who has been abusive to you is one that you probably harbor anger and resentment towards. Maybe you haven’t…
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The damaging scars of child abuse can remain hidden on the inside for years to come. You may have suffered from physical, emotional, or psychological affliction, one or all of them will still find a way to abuse your future relationships. All the pain…
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Though we grieve when we lose a loved one, most people understand that death is a natural part of life. We might feel the void left when a grandparent or parent dies, but we know that death is part of…
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Women are just as capable of abuse as men. Just ask Genene Jones, Beverley Allitt, and Andrea Yates. Whether it be Munchhausen’s, or just straight rage, women can be surprisingly vicious. For example, the 1990s flick, “Misery” based off of…
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Grief is something that we will all experience at some time in our life. We all deal with the process in our own individual way. Understanding the process of grief and the various stages that we must all go through,…
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There Are Four Main Ways Couples Verbally Abuse Each Other – Some of us will never learn how to communicate our thoughts and feelings properly. Instead we go on a rampage and say things we mostly don’t mean to say,…
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Growing up, I was always told that you should mourn the birth of a person and rejoice their death. With this being said, no, you should not morn the dead. The way it was explained to me was as follow;…
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The Cycle of Abuse is exactly what is says. Don’t make the mistake that this cycle pertains solely to those that are immediately involved in the abuse, it also applies to the children who watch it time and again. Breaking…
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The effects of domestic violence on adult children can be quite extreme.  With adult children, it can generate incredible anxiety and stress to watch their mom or dad suffer abuse.  They may be desperately trying to get them away from continuing harm and…
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At four years old, I guess it could be concluded that I was a normal young boy who loved riding his bike with his friends, playing in jungle gyms and fishing with my dad. I wasn’t really much of a…
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When children lose a loved one through death. Loss of Parent or sibling (Are you prepared just in case) People generally know it is important to have a will and life insurance, but something that is not thought about often…
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Well I’m glad he’s not hitting me Emotional abuse can be just as painful as physical abuse. Without the bruises or contusions, Often there are very few distinctions between the two. First of all, let’s define abuse. It is a…
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The family of a patient on life support would want to hold on to him forever, no matter what the consequences are. They are willing to suffer emotionally with him just to see him alive, even if he is physically…
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Thirty percent of men and women who were abused as children will become abusers as adults.  What happens to the other 70%?  Most of them will become victims. • Abuse:  Major Cause of Injury to Women Battering is the major cause…
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While dealing with death, you need strategies for coping with the passing of a loved one. My coping skills were therapy sessions with my psychologist, having something to look forward to, and doing something new. All three helped me to…
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