Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Are You A Survivor?

April 17, 2010 by  
Filed under Domestic Abuse

Our whole world are filled with extraordinary people, people who are considered heroes, fighters, over comers and people just like you, a survivor. Are you one of those who has survived something you were not supposed to? If so you have probably made it through your ordeal only to find that you have come out [...]

Joggers Need Protection Too

April 6, 2010 by  
Filed under Self Defense Advice

During the past decade or two, jogging has become a regular way to exercise for millions of Americans. You’re outside, you’re getting a good cardiovascular work out, you’re looking at things you pass by close up. What could be bad? Unfortunately, with the increase in jogging has come an increase in the number [...]

Healing From Abuse – How Wakeful Rest Can Heal and Enhance Health for Domestic Violence Survivors

April 3, 2010 by  
Filed under Self Defense Advice

Tell me more about the “wakeful rest,” asks my proofreader. Well certainly, I think to myself. There is nothing I’d rather talk (write) about more. What is the wakeful rest? Ahhh, that is the magic…the gold…the sweet spot, wherein the mind and body mend. But before I lose myself in this discussion, let’s not [...]

Affluent Spousal Abuse – Battered Queens: When the Rich are Entangled in Abusive Relationships

April 3, 2010 by  
Filed under Self Defense Advice

Common thinking is that domestic violence is a misfortune that befalls the lower class. We hear about them more, we see more of them, we have public services to care for their needs…but that doesn’t make them in the majority when it comes to domestic abuse. I would venture to say that we are [...]

Communication To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back

March 18, 2010 by  
Filed under Surviving Stalking

Breaking up can be one of the most difficultly emotional times that any individual can go through. This is only further complicated when one of the individuals in the relationship does not feel that this is the right path for the couple to take. When a break up is handled appropriately a lady has [...]

Avoiding Predators

March 11, 2010 by  
Filed under Self Defense Advice

There is a high profile sexual assault case going on in our Province right now. It involves the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teen girl by a man posing as a police officer. The young person was pulled over by an individual who appeared to be wearing an RCMP uniform, with grill lights [...]

Drink Spiking and How to Avoid It

March 8, 2010 by  
Filed under Self Defense Advice

Drink spiking can happen to anyone and can have a devastating effect, the spiking can be with a view to sexually assaulting the victim or just simply a way of mugging someone for their wallet or valuables. The myth that drink-spike victims pass out is just that and most victims are conscious through out [...]