Bullying… a term we hear often, and mostly associate it with young children or unruly teenagers. What is bullying and why does it happen? Bullying can be defined as unwanted, repeated behaviour which can have long lasting problems for both the bully and the person being bullied. Bullying includes actions such as threatening, embarrassing someone… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Relationships
Prevention Starts Early
In parenting, when the parents are overly authoritative or protective, it is likely that the result will have the opposite effect. Very often, the result of such parenting would be that the child builds an attitude and a reaction that can lead to all sorts of things that can go totally against the parents’ expectations… Read more »
Stress
Daily life has developed in such a way that one is finding oneself in stressful situations that are threatening to one’s health. The causes can be many and also vary, and sometimes complicated as well. Hereunder we will mention some of these causes.When you feel unaccepted – One of the most common causes is when… Read more »
The Experience of a Wife Whose Husband Pursued the OASI Rehabilitation Program
What made you aware that your husband had an addiction problem?It took me a long time to realize and accept that he had a problem. I was aware that my husband had depressive symptoms. But it was a particular tragedy in our lives that escalated the gravity of the situation. I hoped that things would… Read more »
What Should I Do if the One I Love is an Alcoholic? The Twelve Steps Forward
Do not look at what happened as if it was a family tragedy. Like any other disease, one can also recover from alcoholism.Do not moan, preach or insist on repeating words of advice. Most likely the person has already gone through all the words he or she would hear from you and repeated them a… Read more »
Denial is the Greatest Enemy of the Truth
Denial is the greatest enemy of the truth;It puts you in a bubble and cuts you off completely from reality;Makes you extremely sensitive to the least important thing;Whilst continuing to seek attention endlessly! I lived my life with very low esteem. I was bullied, cut myself to physically relieve myself from anxiety, negative emotions, self-hate, loneliness… Read more »
6 Subtle Signs You Have an Anger Problem
Anger is a normal human emotion, and can be beneficial in the right context. For example, righteous anger can help us defend ourselves from other people. Unfortunately, inappropriate and frequent episodes of anger can undermine your relationships, career, and health. Shouting, swearing, and throwing objects are all obvious signs of pathological anger, but did you know it’s possible… Read more »
A Reflection … A Woman … A Mother
The following story is a true refection of a young, married woman, who with no fault of hers, found herself in a situation where her husband became a victim of alcohol and drug abuse. She tries to find a reason and searches for help and a solution to the problem. When one reads the story… Read more »