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- Christians and Boundaries: How To Teach Your Daughter Not to Tolerate Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you a Christian struggling with boundaries? If so, you may be concerned about what you are modeling to your daughter. As a parent of a daughter, you want her to be treated well by the men she will date and the man she will marry. This article will show you how to teach your daughter not to ...
Views: 2131 - Registration in a Hospital in Chinese Language - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from james tomaThe purpose we learn mandarin is to communicate with others more convenient and live a better life in china. As ordinary people, we inevitably need to go to hospital for consultation. Today I will show you the registration in a hospital in Chinese language. 护士：早上好！请问您需要挂哪个科室？ ...
Views: 1601 - Family Violence Q&A - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from Tina TessinaQ: My spouse and I often have arguments over the “small stuff.” How do we get past this so that we are not constantly bickering? A: I’ll bet neither of you would argue with your boss or work colleagues, or your children’s teachers the way you argue with ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - How Sally Got Her Ex Back - And How You Can Too Using This Simple Technique - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Ese UadialeIt seemed to just come out of nowhere. Jimmy dumped her. He started his sentence like she'd seen so many times in the movies. "Sally, we need to talk," he said. Then there it was. "It's just not working out. I think we'd be better off as friends." Sally was mortified. She heard the slam of ...
Views: 807 - Are You Making These Top 10 Break Up Mistakes? Find Out Now! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Ese UadialeYou're distraught, upset and heart-broken, so it's understandable you'll find yourself willing to do pretty much anything to get your ex back. The ten mistakes below are extremely common, and will almost completely kill your chances of getting your ex back. Undoubtedly you've either seen friends ...
Views: 890 - Abused Children: Do Abused Children Need To Forgive Their Parents? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to moving on and letting go of an abusive past, it is not uncommon to hear that one needs to forgive. The act of forgiveness is highly regarded by many people and in numerous schools of thought. Religion has also espoused this outlook from the very beginning. So is it really a ...
Views: 2933 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Love Him to Death But Can't Find a Solution - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, My name is Michelle i am 18 years old.. I was reading an article that you posted up about fighting; and everything that you talked about not doing during a fight I tend to do. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years now and we tend to fight a lot about the smallest things ...
Views: 2087 - Why She Doesn’t Leave Him - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Debra FentressShe can be the woman in the market with the bruises on her face and you look at her with pity, wondering why she stays. Or she could be the woman at gatherings who goes off by herself, seldom speaking, quietly watching—a shell of a person. She could be your sister who never wants to come to the ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Toxic Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Michael ClearmanToxic Relationships Every person reading this piece is either in, has been in, or knows someone who has been in, a toxic relationship. The term is self-descriptive, the relationship is poisonous, and it is deadly. Remaining in this type of relationship may or may not lead to physical death ...
Views: 2703(3 votes) - Bodily Effects of Torture and Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam VakninThere is one place in which one's privacy, intimacy, integrity and inviolability are guaranteed – one's body, a unique temple and a familiar territory of sensa and personal history. The torturer invades, defiles and desecrates this shrine. He does so publicly, deliberately, repeatedly and, ...
Views: 2684(1 vote) - On Changing - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Michael ClearmanThose darn treetops are at it again! Anyone who has taken the time to read a recent piece entitled “On Treetops” knows what I am alluding to. At a point along my daily jogging path, regally stand a dozen or so trees as silent witnesses to my labor. But are they really silent? You will ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - Abuse vs. Building Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Gerri D Smith“Above all, challenge yourself. You may well surprise yourself at what strengths you have, what you can accomplish.” - Cecile M. Springer When you find yourself stuck in an abusive or a bullying situation, try building up your self-esteem. Whether the abuse you experience is domestic or ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Abused Children: Why Do Abused Children Deny What Happened? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough the title refers to abused children, this article will primarily look at why some adults, who were abused as children, grow up to deny what happened to them. Individuals that were abused in their childhood by their parents or caregivers often find it hard to look at and admit to what ...
Views: 3759 - Wondering How To Get Your Ex Back- use these instructions - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Franklin FashayaIf you are wondering how to get your boyfriend back then it is surely the perfect place to get the right advice. If you had met Mr. Perfect and then he ended up leaving or the relationship ended then it really must be treacherous for you. Meeting the right guy is not very easy these days and the ...
Views: 885 - Get your Ex Back By Been Your Real Self - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Franklin FashayaYou are worrying your brains out by trying to think of how to get your ex boyfriend back. Most often your own thinking and concept will be bad to actually use on getting him back. Most women think by worrying they can get their ex to give them another chance. It doesn’t work and it actually is ...
Views: 837 - Abusive Parents: Why Do They Deny What Happened? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperParents that are abusive often deny that the abuse has ever taken place. And if it is not denied, then it may even be minimized. Both of these actions can have devastating consequences on the lives of those that were abused. So here I want to take a closer look at why parents deny or minimize ...
Views: 5670 - Self Help for Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceSelf help for depression... One of the saddest things about this illness is that it makes you feel very alone. You feel trapped within yourself as if things are happening to you which you have no control over and which cannot in any way be stopped but you also feel as if you are going mad ...
Views: 1600 - What to Do If You're a Victim of Domestic Violence - 5 Sources of Help - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Karla DowningWhat should you do if you are a victim of domestic violence? You should get help, even if you are not sure you are ready to leave the relationship. Here are five sources of help that are available to you, each of which has various benefits. 1. Friends and Family: Friends and family offer you ...
Views: 888 - Counseling Careers - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceCounseling careers - It is good to help others and it is even better if you can help them to transform their lives. To take a person who is going through an emotional torment or who is undergoing an emotional improvement in their goals or their personality. To take someone who is anxious ...
Views: 1320 - Family: Are Family A Gift Or A Curse? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some families in the world that are filled with love and connection. These families’ work together, to support and assist each other and not because they have to; but because they want to. To them, family means much more than just a word or the DNA that may connect them to each ...
Views: 2159 - How to be strong - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from sheron blakeI sat on the hospital bed, whilst the kind nurse was stitching up the left eye well the eyebrow where the blow had made contact and then that was when 10 years of hate had come to the surface...."I want to report an offence", the young nurse looked down at me and nodded and left me there I knew ...
Views: 1340 - How Anger Management Courses Can Benefit Families - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ari NovickAnger is one of the leading problems people face today. Whether it be at home, at work or in social gatherings, we sometimes fail to control our anger, leading to serious domestic and professional problems. As a human being, your tolerance to annoyance is under provocation every passing minute. ...
Views: 1847 - Winning Criminal Appeals With The Help Of The Right Criminal Attorney - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from domnic larsenThe working of the law is a thing which is understood by mostly everyone, be it a simple law or the more complex legal issues handled by the experienced attorneys on daily basis. There are various options available in case someone has been convicted of a crime. It doesn’t matter what one ...
Views: 954 - Ten Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Bhavesh JoshiWhen you are in an unhealthy relationship, it can be detrimental to your mental, physical, and spiritual health. The truth is that many people are in relationships, and they do not even know that it may be an unhealthy one, or many people may deny that they are in an unhealthy relationship. This ...
Views: 5265 - Taking Action to Get Out of Your Bad Marriage - Garrett Law Group - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Long SchippersAre you currently trapped in a marriage gone bad, feeling absolutely helpless and alone? Have you been looking to get out of this mess and to start again having a renewed feeling of hope and better self-esteem? Then perhaps it is about time you genuinely assessed the relationship you are in ...
Views: 1262 - When Does a Relationship Qualify As Abusive? What Are Boundaries That Must Not Be Crossed - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Karla DowningWhen does a relationship qualify as abusive? One of the ways to answer that question is to look at boundaries that must never be crossed. Boundaries are intended to protect you as a valued person in a relationship. There are four boundaries that abusive people violate because they do not see you ...
Views: 1260 - Domestic Violence Along With Your Legal Rights - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Mario CoraLately, we often hear phrase "domestic violence". Others call is as domestic abuse of family violence. Violence breaks out anywhere and everywhere. But the term varies depending on the place where it occurs. Maybe you have seen violence on the news regarding terrorist attacks and when there are ...
Views: 778 - Learn To Control Your Anger Before Your Girlfriend Leaves You - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Ari NovickIf you are someone who has a hard time getting their anger control, it’s important that you learn how to do this. Without the proper control you never know when you will end up going crazy and hurting someone, including your girlfriend. Even though you might love her, anger can make anyone do ...
Views: 1212 - Change Your Behavior With Anger Management Classes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Ari NovickEver since the beginning of modern medicine, psychiatry and psychology have played a key role in diagnosing patients. In fact, more patients get psychiatric treatment than most other medical departments. Although psychiatry has always been a major field, it is in these economic times that it is ...
Views: 818 - The Voice from Within - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Patrice PerkinsA voice within......we all have one - we just need to listen. It's a parents dream to be a witness to their child's first words. There was a time when it was easy to speak my little words of expression from that point in my life and receive a smile from my mother. But, as time went on my ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - April is #SAAM: Sexual Assault Awareness Month - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Barb MaibergerApril has been designated as 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The issues of sexual assault, is a national issue and profoundly impacts everyone’s community. The purpose of SAAM is to help people become more aware of sexual violence in ...
Views: 1650 - Putting Others First or showcasing our “Good” deeds? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L Richardson Putting Others First or showcasing our “Good” deeds? As I sit and reflect on my experiences with sexual relations, I have found that I have performed such more so for my partner than for myself. For instance, I enjoy the concept of having sex but the actual ...
Views: 2760(1 vote) - Abusive Relationships: Changing Your Victim Mentality - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Karla DowningAbusive relationships challenge our ability to take care of ourselves and leave us feeling victimized. It is important that you work on changing your victim mentality. Many of us complain that we are victims in our relationships. By claiming we are victims, we are giving up our power to do ...
Views: 2919 - Escape Your Dysfuntional Family - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Gary DirenfeldJump the Pond Every one was raised in a particular pond: Their home, their community. And in that pond, the fish tend to look alike and swim in schools of similar fish. The pond becomes familiar; it is what the person knows. It is the sum of their experience. It is their normal, even if ...
Views: 4892 - Facts You’ll Never Hear from Big Booze Alcohol Awareness Month - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriApril is Alcohol Awareness Month: Alcohol Facts You’ll Never Hear from Big Booze • The alcoholic-beverage industry relies on heavy and addicted drinking for the largest share of its profits. Hazardous drinking (5 or more drinks at one sitting) accounts for more than half of the ...
Views: 1702 - ***Morally Indefensible Notions About Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have never heard anything as outrageous as the views espoused in a book entitled, A Gift for Muslim Couple, by Maulavi Ashraf Ali Thanvi. Us being sick to our collective stomachs is a gross understatement of the outrage we feel about the garbage ...
Views: 2741(18 votes) - Give Me Back to Me: A Fight for Your Own Identity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Renee L Richardson Give Me Back to Me: A Fight for Your Own Identity Whenever someone makes the mistake of stepping on your foot, most times, you will hear “I’m sorry”. In such cases, sorry goes a long way. However, there are the situations of which you may seem to feel that the ...
Views: 3362 - Choking Off The Roots Of Anger - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Charles SteedWe’ve become a society of free expression. These days people are encouraged to open up and just let their feelings flow. Of course, there are plenty of acceptable ways to do this as well as some very unacceptable methods of expression. In most cases anger is one method that causes significant ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - ***Are You Married to a Bully? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Don’t you just hate bullies! They try to get what they want by bullying you, by intimidating you, and by making you feel inferior to them. If you are like us, this NEVER works! Yet, so many good folks succumb to the bully. And we wonder ...
Views: 6964(19 votes) - Anger: Cleansing Squall or Hurricane? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Tina TessinaAnger is the emotional energy within each of us that rises up when something needs to change. If you act on the need to create change, your anger can be channeled effectively; but it’s not redirected to something effective, your frustration will build, sometimes to hurricane force. Anger ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - Somatization: The Secrets Our Bodies Hold - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossOur bodies cry out in two ways - either through emotion or illness. When we understand our body's pain we articulate it. When we can't understand it, we are overwhelmed by emotional and/or physical sensations. And we feel powerless. While we need to understand what is happening to us, we may ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - Controlling Mothers: Why Are Some Mothers Controlling? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that to some degree all mothers are controlling and that they have to be. From the very beginning a child has to have the right discipline and guidance to develop. However, what happens when this control is taken to the extreme and the child is taken advantage of? A ...
Views: 4777(1 vote) - What Is Normalcy Bias and Why Is It So Dangerous? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Anna MossNormalcy bias is a natural, but uninformed response to the unknown, unrecognized risks in a situation. For 15 million women a year, it’s an incapacitating response to abuse in relationship. Normalcy bias can be described as inaccurate, inadequate thinking that makes things worse. It surfaces ...
Views: 5033 - How to Make Your Ex Fall in Love With You Again and Want You Back - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from James Uadiale“How to make your ex fall in love with you again?” If you are asking this question, probability is that you are in search of ways to rekindle the love in your relationship. Normally, after a breakup, you still have lingering emotions for your ex. There will be moment when you are going to miss ...
Views: 19917 - Is Sex with Your Ex Boyfriend a Good or Bad Idea - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from James Uadiale“Should you have sex with your ex boyfriend?” If you are asking this question, chances are that you think that by having sex with him you will be able to rekindle his love for you again. However, you must reconsider you decision to avoid making a wrong move. Once women have sex with their ex, ...
Views: 13067 - Does My Ex Girlfriend Still Love Me - Signs She Still Loves You - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from James UadialeDoes my ex girlfriend still love me? If you're asking this question now chances are that you still have strong feelings for your ex girlfriend and wondering if she is on the same page with you regarding getting back together. Is it possible to read a girls mind? Trust me, it’s easier said than ...
Views: 25234 - Does My Ex Boyfriend Still Love Me - Signs He Is Still Interested In You - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from James Uadiale“Does my ex boyfriend still love me?” This question really bothers you, doesn’t it? You still love him, he means the world to you and you aren’t sure if he is on the same page as you are regarding getting back together. The worst mistake you could ever make is to conclude wrongly that he still ...
Views: 13490 - What to Say to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back and Keep Him - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from James UadialeWhat to say to get your ex boyfriend back? If you're asking this question now chances are that you want to get back together with him. There are specific things to say to win him back. The moment most women realize that there are specific things to say to win back their ex, they wrongly conclude ...
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