This true account of domestic sexual abuse does not horrify the reader with graphic details of incest rather it shares the repercussions of it. C.J.s personal reactions, her recovery and interactions with family members are well documented here.
They Should Have Beat Me More – The Cycle Of Physical Abuse
In December, 2005, I conducted a two-day workshop with men who had recently been released from prison for domestic violence. With the men were their wives, as well as the father of a batterer who was still in prison.
The father, Douglas, sat in front of me, sharing his childhood experiences.
My momma was a very loving woman a big-hearted, hard working loving woman, he told me. From my many years of counseling, I knew that my definition of love and his definition of…
Latest Drug Abuse Statistics in Young People
This November, there have been several new UK studies released which indicate a frightening trend in the abuse of drugs and alcohol, which affects young people and their safety.
Random Drug Testing in our Schools
Drug use amongst young people is an increasing trend, yet the public perception of the suitability / effectiveness of random drugs testing at school is relatively uncertain. This article contains statistics and the results of several important studies.
Recent Drug Abuse Statistics
Recently, the results of the Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey (SCVS) 2006 were released, along with the Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) 2006, giving an insight into the prevalence of drug abuse in Scotland in all age groups. Of course, these statistics are very similar to the rest of the UK and give us valuable statistical information on the current level of drug use in both children and adults.
Goodbye My BULLIED Baby
Sucess is the sweetest revenge for a bullied child, How to protect your child when your gone. Furthering your child’s education is a great start in self defence when out in the big cruel world of today.
WOMEN (What We Are)
WOMEN are like the ocean. When they feel loved, their self esteem rises and falls like the ocean at its wildest time.
Oh…..to be FEMALE!!!
But being FEMALE, now that’s a challenge and a half. I have never been a guy, but from what I see…
Self-esteem Builds Female Athletes
Beads of sweat roll down her forehead as she rubs a very prominent muscle in her calve. Her breathing is deep and hard but steady as regains her focus to another place in order to numb the pain. She reaches into a place in her mind where she has stored an energy that only a dedicated athlete has come to know. An energy that will take her that extra distance to her finish mark.
Battles against Media’s idea of “The Perfect Woman”
Women today have fierce competition. I have spoken to many men also and they have strongly let me know that they would not trade their gender for any amount of money. They actually feel sorry for the women of today. A few of them even shared with me
Food addiciton!
“Hi, I have had a weight problem all my life. But I think it is more of a pleasure problem It is also a self esteem of issue. Food was always a reward or “to keep me happy” kind of thing. Food is a happy gathering kind of thing… holidays.. going out to eat..sweet cakes on my birthday.
Drug addiction
In the field of addiction, there are a lot of the different views from scientist and professionnals in the area of substance abuse.