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- Reforming The Abuser - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Sam VakninHow to get your abuser to see reason in the first place? How to obtain for him the help he needs – without involving law enforcement agencies, the authorities, or the courts? Any attempt to broach the subject of the abuser's mental problems frequently ends in harangues and worse. It is ...
Views: 1012 - Rehab centers in Cincinnati - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Rosy brownRehab centers in Cincinnati Ohio's third-biggest city is Cincinnati and 66th biggest city in the US with 301,301 inhabitants. The city lies in an awesome area on the north bank of the Ohio Waterway, and Licking Waterway is a halfway safe, 488 km (303-mile-long ) stream of the Ohio Waterway in ...
Views: 908 - Rehabilitation centers in Philadelphia, PA - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Rosy brownAt the point when an individual is dependent on a substance like liquor or medication reliance, they may encounter an awful circumstance that carries damage to the individual lives and their families. So as to take out this enslavement both rationally and physically, he/she ought to find the ...
Views: 811 - Relationships: Can Someone End Up With People They’re Not Attracted To If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one can have the desire to be with someone who is right for them, it doesn’t mean that this will take place. One could find that they have the tendency to end up with people who they are not really compatible with. Alternatively, one could have been with a number of people who were ...
Views: 1332 - Relationships: Can Someone Put Up With Controlling Behaviour When They Are Emotionally Dependent - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen two people are in a relationship, they can continue to express who they are and to fulfil their own needs. As a result of this, their time together will have a positive effect on both of them. There will be the effect that this has on their relationship, and there will be the effect ...
Views: 1223 - Relaxing Into Independence - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2021 from Wajahat AliThe languid long stretches of summer have arrived, and I have recently gotten back from a very much procured excursion. On my return, and shockingly, the sluggish speed of immortality, which I encountered holiday, was rapidly withdrawing like a rainbow blurring into the fog after a delicate ...
Views: 685 - Releasing The Limiting Effects Of Your Earliest Experiences - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Debra Brown Gordy© 2005 Debra Gordy. All rights reserved Little 3-year old Susie holds her dog for hours at a time and has a meltdown when Mom separates them. Forty-year old Tina complains she can’t feel much in her life and resists getting close to people. Diane is terrified of commitment and imagines ...
Views: 1486 - Religiöse und politische Überzeugungen können unseren Beziehungen schaden - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2021 from Wajahat AliEs ist fair zu sagen, dass 90% der Konflikte, die wir Glaubenssätze in unseren Beziehungen mit anderen erleben, durch arrogante Haltungen, einen kritischen oder verurteilenden Tonfall und einen Mangel an Höflichkeit und Freundlichkeit verursacht werden. Dies gilt insbesondere, wenn religiöse ...
Views: 641 - Removing Toxins - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from B.L. AckerEverything that is toxic can kill you. Some work quickly, dropping their victims almost immediately. However, not all toxins are fast-acting. Some build up slowly over time. But they are all poisons and, regardless of the speed in which they work, all will eventually kill you. When most ...
Views: 1571 - Reporting Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Claude RatliffThe process of reporting abuse is such a simple thing. You call or tell someone in a position of authority that abuse is occurring, a life is in danger, or harmful neglect is taking place. Pretty simple, huh? So, why is such a simple process so rarely ever done by the person suffering the ...
Views: 921 - Responsible Gaming: Strategies for Maintaining Balance in Online Casino Play - by Submitted on May 06, 2024 from hassam khResponsible Gaming: Strategies for Maintaining Balance in Online Casino Play Introduction: In recent years, the rise of online casinos has provided unprecedented convenience and accessibility to the world of gambling. While these platforms offer entertainment and the potential for winning, ...
Views: 388 - Restraining Orders and Peace Bonds - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Sam VakninIf you want the nightmare to end, there is a rule of thumb which requires courage and determination to implement: Involve the courts whenever possible. In many countries, the first step is to obtain a restraining order from a civil court as part of your divorce or custody proceedings or as a ...
Views: 1517 - Risks Of Problem Drinking - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieIs it hard for you to tell when risky behavior becomes a problem? They say that if you place a frog in a pot of water and begin to heat the pot, the frog will boil to death without even realizing it. Conversely, if you throw a frog into a pot of boiling water, the frog will make a quick exit. ...
Views: 1399 - Saga of a Firetender - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Russ Reina, a firetender (Healing Arts)Not terribly long ago, I came to the conclusion that my life's work is all about seeking the healing arts wherever they are found. The overwhelming thing about the concept was that I found them everywhere! All of the individual paths that I had thought I had been on in my life were just one big ...
Views: 1067 - School speaker and addictions expert, reflects on his life as a bully - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Scott GallagherBullying is growing problem in Canada and the United States. In recent years bullying behavior has spawned needless school violence and adolescent suicides. This article details what the life of a bully is like and how it affects everyone involved. The life of a bully is not what it seems. On ...
Views: 1725 - Schutz vor Negativität - psychische Selbstverteidigung erklärt - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2021 from Wajahat AliDie moderne Welt bietet eine Vielzahl von negativen Gewohnheiten ändern Ablenkungen von unserer geistigen und seelischen Entwicklung. Eilige Zeitpläne, Hightech und die Konzentration auf materielle Besitztümer beschäftigen die Menschen und lassen sie die Bedeutung ihres inneren Lebens und ihres ...
Views: 652 - Secret Wish of Islamic Women; Female Mutilation; US—Great Satan; Iran v West in Daniel 8 Prophecy - by Submitted on May 26, 2015 from Richard RuhlingWhen a woman sees her husband is touched with tenderness toward her from Scripture and that he prays for God's blessing on their marriage, her heart is touched and she may even weep with love for God and him. This could be a secret wish or unidentified need of half the world's ...
Views: 1435 - Self Acceptance and Freedom from Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Laura De Giorgio"There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you are thinking and the things you are doing are right for you. The criterion is: Have they brought you inner peace?" -Peace Pilgrim We come into this world freely expressing ourselves, and then slowly but ...
Views: 3703 - Self Defeating Beliefs & Behaviors - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Michael RymerWe are Known for doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. Some call this addictive insanity, returning to past self-defeating behavior and thinking is a perfect example of addicitive insanity. This mind set can derail our recovery from self-defeating beliefs and ...
Views: 3453 - Self Medication - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Sobriety GirlThere are times in my life where I do not question my decision to be sober. I would say this is about 99% of the time, to be honest. The beauty and decisiveness in my life has become apparent due to the decisions I have made. Overall, I am absolutely in agreement with my heart and ...
Views: 1580 - SELF-HATE & ACoAs (Part 1) - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna TorbicoI’M NO GOOD & EVERYONE KNOWS IT so I have to be perfect to make up for it Self-Hate is the #1 deterrent to growth for all ACoAs. It undermines our ability to function well, to have self-esteem & to be happy. Some people call it being ‘hard on yourself”, but it’s much more than that. It’s so ...
Views: 1777 - SELF-HATE & ACoAs (Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna TorbicoNOBODY LOVES ME - I’m going to eat worms & die! Part 1: Essence, Source - Past & Present PURPOSE for S-H - TO: • protect our ideal of having good, loving, safe parents • protect us from feeling our old abandonment pain • keep from risking change (fear we’ll die if we S & I) • keep us ...
Views: 2217 - SELF-RESPECT = SELF-ESTEEM. Want some? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Keith BraySelf respect = Self esteem Last week I had the opportunity to talk with you a little bit about the meaning of RESPECT. Ultimately, in the addiction world, we have to add SELF into the equation. How important is self respect/self esteem and have I got it?I have had the opportunity to ...
Views: 1571 - Selfishness is OK - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Roni Weisberg-RossSelfishness has a negative connotation in our culture; but it’s not selfishness, it’s a lack of empathy that hurts others. While I am no Ayn Rand acolyte, I do agree with her argument in “The Virtue of Selfishness”. Taking care of oneself is not only reasonable; it is necessary – necessary for ...
Views: 1702 - Sense Of Safety: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Unsafe In Their Body? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for a house or a tall building to stay in place, it will need to have firm foundations. Through having firm foundations, the support that the structure needs to exist will be provided. Not only will the building stay in place, but the people that go into the building will also feel ...
Views: 1146 - SEO Companies Outsourcing SEO Overseas - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2019 from pray net pkSEO company is essential to on line business. Company today went digital.seo company in usa With its power to execute international promotion, nearly every model is on a quote to establish an on line presence. But, it's difficult to get on line existence without appropriate SEO service. If you ...
Views: 897 - Separating from an Abusive Partner - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldIf you are in an abusive relationship and are seeking to separate or divorce from your partner, your safety may be at risk and your ability to achieve a reasonable separation agreement may be compromised. Abusive relationships are characterized by one party seeking power and control over the ...
Views: 1436 - Serenity and Expectations - Intimately Interrelated - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Robert Burney"I spent most of my life doing the Serenity prayer backwards, that is, trying to change the external things over which I had no control - other people and life events mostly - and taking no responsibility (except shaming and blaming myself) for my own internal process - over which I can have ...
Views: 2339 - Seven Tips to Reduce Stress Signs - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2021 from xanax247buy UKWell, with increasing the signs of stress in their daily lives, most people suffer from significant negative health risks. Again, due to severe and high-stress levels, most people experience sleep deprivation and other lifestyle challenges too. For instance, studies show signs in daily life that ...
Views: 825 - Sexual Abuse, Marriage and Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldWhen we talk about sexual abuse, we differentiate between intra-familial (from within the family) and extra-familial (from outside the family). When from within, it teaches the target of abuse to not trust people who are closest to them. When from outside the family, it teaches the target of ...
Views: 1283 - Sexual Abuse. A Story From A Survivor. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2005 from Fatimah MusaUncle Liam was very kind to me again. He gave me more candies when I went to his grocery shop. He always did. But I did not understand why he likes to touch and pinch my cheek. My visit to Uncle Liam’s shop was quite frequent. He has a daughter about my age and we played together a lot. Mom and ...
Views: 1514 - Sexual Addiction: Defining Recovery From Sexual Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Peggy FergusonRecovery from sexual addiction is slightly different than recovery from alcohol and other (AOD) addiction. With chemical dependency recovery, the goal is to abstain from all mood altering drugs. The primary goal from sexual addiction is not abstinence from sex, but the development of the ability ...
Views: 3295 - Sexuality: Can Someone’s Early Years Have An Effect On What Turns Them On As An Adult? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAs an adult, someone can believe that the things that arouse them are just the things that arouse them, and that all there is to it. However, what this wouldn’t take into account is the part that their early years may have played in why something in particular has this effect on them. If, ...
Views: 967 - Shelters Don't Help the Real Victims of Domestic Battery - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe nation's 1,200 abuse shelters are filled with homeless persons and substance abusers, making it hard for true victims of domestic battery to get the help they need, reveals a report released today. The report is issued by RADAR Services, a group of men and women working to improve the ...
Views: 1203 - Signs Of Abusive Relationships: Conditioning that Kills From The Inside Out In Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.We know the drama of domestic abuse from the outside looking in, as it is popularized by the media and by entertainment mediums. But the silent insidious inner deaths that take place are more pervasive and, and in some cases, more debilitating for the domestic abuse survivor. What are the inner ...
Views: 884 - Signs of an Abusive Relationship - 6 Personal Questions that Can Help You See Partner Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.It's no secret that we see what we project. And when it comes to abuse, doing so can have repercussions for all of us. Prior abuse in one's life can set the stage for misinterpretations of our adult partner's actions, intentions, feelings and relationship to us. Now this doesn't mean that when ...
Views: 964 - Signs of Emotional Abuse: Friend Or Foe? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Jeanne King, PhDDid you know the signs of emotional verbal abuse are your friends if you recognize them for what they are? An adult survivor of severe childhood abuse by her natural father plotted with her sister (also abused) to kill their parents in cold blood. The mother, who watched the children being ...
Views: 4434 - Signs Of Traumatic Stress in Adults and Adolescents - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2011 from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.All of us have had painful life experiences in the past. If we are lucky, we can just shake them off and get on with our lives. But sometimes experiences of trauma and loss can affect us so deeply that months and even years later; we still feel the impact in our daily lives. The aftermath of ...
Views: 1666 - Sin, Virtue and Society - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Mark GillespieThe seven deadly sins were the seven cardinal sins enumerated by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century – pride or vanity, envy, gluttony, greed or avarice, lust, sloth, and wrath or anger. These seven certainly are the cause of much human misery and may even be among those faults that condemn ...
Views: 2027 - Soothing Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jane RowanGetting in touch with our inner children is not always easy. At first it might seem that they just want to cry and cry. That’s natural. The parts of us that were split off at a young age had to go away for good reasons—abuse, fear, neglect, misunderstanding. These young parts were not ...
Views: 2181 - Spirituality and Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Astharte De Los SantosWhen I think of recovery I automatically think of a beach. A beautiful serene setting that inspires you to write a poem or to paint. A long walk by the shores finally answering life’s toughest questions. To me spirituality and recovery go hand and hand. You must submit your will to some ...
Views: 1409 - Spite and Envy: Passive-Aggressive Narcissists - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Personality Disorder is not yet recognized by the DSM Committee. It makes its appearances in Appendix B of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, titled "Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for ...
Views: 3147 - Spousal Emotional Abuse - 3 Deadly Mistakes in Hiding from Verbal Abuse in Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Verbal abuse in marriage makes for a toxic home. You feel it in the air, smell it in your living space, see its brutal impact on yourself as well as on little ones dependent upon you. You know this from the core of your being, yet when victimized by verbal abuse in marriage, there is a tendency ...
Views: 1532 - Statistics Of Abuse And Stalking - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Sam VakninBefore we proceed to outline the psychological profile of the stalker, it is important to try and gauge the extent of the problem by quantifying its different manifestations. More plainly, studying the available statistics is both enlightening and useful. Contrary to common opinion, there has ...
Views: 1750 - Stepping Stones to Recovery - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Claude RatliffIn no particular order of priority here are some stepping stones where you may begin developing your path toward effective and positive survival of abuse. Whether you were victimized as a child or as an adult any or all of the following could be a place to start. 1. Choose and visit a ...
Views: 1030 - Stop Being Abusive in Your Marriage and Be Assertive Instead - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Angie LewisHow can we stop being abusive with our spouse and be assertive instead? It’s easy once we learn a few simple communication techniques. When we are frustrated, disappointed, stressed, or angry what happens? We use our emotions in negative ways with our spouse. This causes a chain reaction and ...
Views: 5588 - Stop the Negative Self-Talk - by Have you ever listened to what you're telling yourself? You know, those almost unconscious mental messages you give yourself all the time as you move through your daily life.
Take a moment and listen to what you're saying to you. What sort of messages are you sending to yourself? How would you ...
Views: 1157 - Summary Of The Company She Keeps - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Georgia DuranteModel, Mafia Wife, Mother, and Stunt Driver—has packed a lifetime of lessons into forty-eight years. This is the true story of one of Hollywood’s most successful female commercial stunt drivers. A woman who can dominate a two-ton vehicle at high speeds, but off road has careened from one ...
Views: 1659 - Surviving Betrayal Requires a Leap of Faith! - by I define a betrayal as any experience, even one that should be insignificant, that produces ongoing resentment, anger, fear and helplessness. Has someone you trusted deeply ever betrayed you? Have you betrayed someone you love? We may rage and punish ourselves and the other, or deny the pain, ...
Views: 3225 - SYMBIOSIS & ACoAs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Donna TorbicoAM I ME, AM I YOU & ARE YOU ME? I hate myself, but I also want you to be exactly like me! SYMBIOSIS As infants, all humans are born with a built-in biological & psychological set of tendencies, which interacts with & responds to their specific environment in their own unique way - but ...
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