After Domestic Violence: Know Your Rights and Resources

Unfortunately, domestic violence happens every day in the United States. It’s a heinous crime that for some men and women may become a significant part of their life. In fact, according to a report sponsored by the National Institute of Justice and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, one in four women will [...]

After the Abusive Relationship – Remedies for What Next: Do What You Love

Leaving an abusive relationship is more like leaving your life because often one has to walk away from their home and family and friends, simply to get their safety and well-being back. And once on the other side of the abusive relationship, many say “Now what?” Here’s What’s Next: Do What You Love Find [...]

Abusive Relationship Healing – 7 Secrets for Greater Well-being After an Abusive Relationship

Adversity is part of life. It comes in all shapes and sizes. It’s not what happens to you; it’s what you do about it that matters most. Battered women also come in all shapes and sizes. And I’m convinced that what they choose to do with their circumstances, after the fact, is far more [...]

Abusive Relationship Healing – 5 Tips for Lifting Depression After Your Abusive Relationship

It is common knowledge that when one is beaten down, they feel beaten down. So it’s no wonder that domestic abuse survivors frequently suffer from depression. We see this in individuals living in an abusive relationship, and in those having left their abuser. What is it that makes it possible for these people to [...]

After the Abusive Relationship – Long-term Aid for Domestic Abuse Survivors

Do what you’re called to do and the universe will support you. You’ve probably heard this, but may be scratching your head thinking about your bills, responsibilities and all of the what ifs… This is understandable. So rather than jump in with blind faith, I want to invite your everyday casual, rational mind to [...]

Is That the Reason Why I Cannot Deal With Stress After a Traumatic Experience? Part 1

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has been called many names over the years. It was known as “shell-shock” in World War I and “battle fatigue” in World War II. The term post-traumatic stress disorder became well known during the war in Viet Nam. It simply means a person has experienced an overwhelming trauma and [...]

Recoup Your Self Esteem After A Divorce

How to Recoup Your Self Esteem After a Divorce (911 Words) Getting a divorce is a major life change, and it can leave many with low self-esteem. Self-esteem can be greatly shattered when going through a divorce, since normally a person’s life partner is who made them feel great about themselves in the first [...]

What Do I Do After Being Dumped

If you find yourself having been dumped, you may not know what to do. We grow up never having been taught this relationship stuff, especially the break up part so we have to rely on intuition or instincts to get through it. So now you are in a break up situation and you are [...]

After Marriage: 4 Surefire Ways to Kill the Passion in Your Relationship

Anyone in a marriage or a long-term relationship understands the challenges of keeping romance and passion alive. Candlelit dinners, gazing into each other’s eyes, and the priority of talking and making love begin to buckle under the pressure of busy schedules, the demands of maintaining a household, the stresses of work, and for all [...]