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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Should Rape Victims be Interviewed by Members of the same Sex – Yes
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
It makes people fear to go down dark alleys, get into cars with someone they don’t know and walk down streets that look shady. Rape is a word that no one wants to hear. It can send chills down your…
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Self Mutilation as a Problematic Coping Strategy
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Self mutilation as a coping strategy is a perfect example of a short term solution to a long term problem, except that self mutilation is really no solution at all. It doesn’t matter whether a person that mutilates does so…
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Sexual Assault Rape Domestic Violence Violence Sexual Abuse – No
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Are some victims of rape irresponsible? As I write this article, I am quivering and shaking, and it’s not just from the three cans of caffeine. I am wondering why this should even be a topic to debate. It’s kind…
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Signs your Man Isn’t into you Anymore
It began with flowers and romantic cards for every occasion and even no occasion! Stopping at the store and hearing him say, “No honey, I’ll run in for you and get that for you!”. “Sure, let’s take your kids out…
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Signs your Man Isn’t into you Anymore
It’s not so much that he isn’t into you, ladies. Subconsciously, you’re not into him anymore, and he can sense this, so he’s feigning disinterest. Now, you may be saying that I’m only writing what I want to read, but…
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Self Injury Depression self help Parenting Teen Trouble Teens Guidance Advice
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
There is a new trend among teens today. Many of our children who are struggling with real-life issues such as depression, for example, will begin to call themselves “Emo”. Emo (which stands for emotional) is a cartoon character with illustrations…
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When it is and Isn’t okay for a Woman to Date a much Older Man
It isn’t okay for a young woman to date older men if she can take inventory of that relationship and see that her desire for that older man reflects issues that she had with her old man growing up. Typically…
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Helping a Drug Addict
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Drug addiction can tear a family apart. It’s rough to see a beloved family member going through a drug addiction. You want to help them get clean but there’s only so much you can do. When it comes down to…
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Should Rape Victims be Interviewed by Members of the same Sex – Yes
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
The premise here implies that there are both male and female victims of rape. However, except in all-male prison attack situations and male-against-child rape cases, statistics indicate that more than 96 percent of adult rape victims are women. With that…
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Should Rape Victims be Interviewed by Members of the same Sex – No
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
In my personal view, rape, is the single most horrific crime in existence. Rape is a crime meant to break a persons spirit, it is a false display of power. After being raped, the most common feeling is shame and…
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Love Explained by Disney
http://www.loveexplainedbydisney The story goes that in a castle far away from the world lives a princess. She sits in a room in the tallest tower of the castle beset by a dragon. The princess awaits true love, and true love’s…
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How to Manage a Family Emergency when Working from Home
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Now that tele-conferences and web-links are a popular business tool many people are opting to stay at home rather than commute to work. Some people are even starting their own work from home businesses. But the problem often faced by…
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Advice on Emergency Preparedness
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Bug Out Rubbermaid Kit or BURK Since the aftermath of 9-11, it is not uncommon to get on your computer to check the most recent news only to find that the security alert level has been elevated. This increase in…
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When to Give up on Waiting for a Guy to ask you to Marry him
After years and years living with guy, you have two kids a house and a mortgage with him and you’re still wondering when he’s going to pop the question. “Honey,” he never will so stop picking your brain wondering when…
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Where can you Turn when Life Turns Upside down
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Where can you turn when life turns upside down. Take a moment to reflect where one is. When life turns upside down for one, grief and sorrow abounds and all rational thoughts are depressive thoughts. One can continue to grieve…
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Are some Victims of Rape Irresponsible – Yes
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Are some victims of rape irresponsible? I think this depends on a lot. I myself have been raped. Yes i am an attention seeker at times i flirt and i use to drink but non of these things really led…
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Homeless Income Tax Jobless Unemployment Career Salvation Army
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Everyday we hear heart wrenching stories and we want to help. We all can do our part to make this world a better place to live in. Even though you want to help someone in need; you also need to…
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Prince Charming can a Man be too Perfect
It is a common occurrence that a woman will meet a man, deem him “perfect,” and then completely lose interest in him after a period of time. When questioned about her change of heart, she will lament, “He was just…
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Where can you Turn when Life Turns Upside down
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Life has it really changed. As a Child older people really got on my nerves talking about how bad our world has become.As an Adult I had come to the conclusion that it just seemed that way because of the…
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Why you should not Sit by the Phone Waiting for him to Call
Why you should not sit by the phone waiting for him to call You’ve just had one of the best dates with a guy, one you haven’t had in a long time and you’re hoping that there will be a…
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Families of Crime
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
As the mother of a criminal, I have found that there are many outlets in which a criminal’s family can utilize for support. My situation varies from many others in the fact that the person who committed the crime, and…
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Emo Emotional self Injury Teens Depression Sadness Loneliness Low self Esteem
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Self-injury has been around for years; and yes, it is an uncomfortable reality specifically with our teens today. Recently there is a new trend among teens today; something which teens refer to when referencing self-injury. It is called “Emo”. Emo…
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Red Flags that a first Date is going Downhill Fast
You can only imagine how well your date is going to be, afterall you’ve been hoping for weeks that this guy would ask you out. Finally the night arrives when the two of you are out on your date. Something…
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What are the Skills that Make up a Mother
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
What are the skills that make up a mother How much are you worth as a mother? Most moms have read the articles and have tallied up the skills of the nurse, chauffeur, chef (which is worth much more than…
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When to Give up Waiting for a Guy to ask you to Marry him
To avoid undue marital delays, the safest alternative is always to begin a relationship by stating your expectations from the start; to find someone who shares the same goals as you and are after long-term commitment like you are, and…
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Advice on Emergency Preparedness
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Revised January 14, 2009: One has to always be organized and to plan ahead even if there is no indication of a serious risk. We are never too prepared and its important to think about emergency situations and plan ahead…
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Reasons for Choosing Cremation instead of Burial
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
When I die, I definitely want to be cremated. I do not even want to be embalmed if that is one of the procedures. When the doctors declare me dead, then I want to be dead. My mother-in-law told me…
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Should Rape Victims be Interviewed by Members of the same Sex – Yes
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
When dealing with the matter of rape it is more beneficial for treatment to be administered by someone of the same sex. I say this because often times when a young lady or young man has been raped by the…
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Mckenzie Phillips John Phillips Incest Family Attitudes and Incest
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
The Code of Silence It has been interesting to watch the evolution of our society here in the United States of America. Through the availability of enhanced media, we have privy to the latest trends and information at our fingertips. …
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Life after Stroke how to Live with a Stroke Survivor and Acclimate your Family to this
February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
My Dad had a brain bleed last month. Eight days later, he sustained a left-sided stroke. I live three hours from him, and although I am not with him for his day-to-day activities, I am living life with a stroke…
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