Suicide - Giving Life Another Chance
Give life another chance. You may be reading this article because you are contemplating killing yourself. Or perhaps you know someone who is.
If you are at the end of your rope there are suicide hotlines and other resources here.
If you are that person who has lost hope for your life, please read on. Let me talk to you personally.... >Read More
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7 Discussions to Have Before You Get Married
I've been dating my girlfriend for almost 10 months now. We are thinking about getting married. What issues are important to discuss before marriage? I know we all tend to have secrets or past experiences that we wish to take to our grave. Should every detail be shared or only those that we think could affect a marriage relationship? We've...... >Read More
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Assert Yourself!
Most people tend to be fairly indirect about expressing their feelings and needs. As a group we are afraid to be direct, fearing people will be put off or that we will run into conflict. Many of us equate assertiveness with bossiness. Inability to be direct in a kind but firm way robs us of the chance to communicate... >Read More
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When is enough enough?
Where do I start? My husband drinks too much, becomes angry, verbally abusive, sometimes slightly physically abusive. He has been this way for the last year. The occurrences have become more frequent (weekly) the last few months. I've tried talking to him and he keeps saying things will change and they don't. When is enough enough? I'm at the... >Read More
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My boyfriend cheated on me with my friend
I am a 16 year old girl who just left a relationship with my boyfriend. I was in love with him and had been dating him for four months until we broke up. The break-up was caused by a phone call from my best friend who admitted that she had sex with my boyfriend 2 months before. Of course this devastated me... >Read More
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I was raped and had an abortion
Have you been through difficult times? We want to walk with you. Talk to a mentor.
My life seems to have nothing good about it. I was raped and got pregnant. I decided to have an abortion. I am so angry with life that I can no longer cope. I know I am depressed, please help me.
Advice: You are living... >Read More
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Why Is It So Hard To Forgive?
Human behavior suggests that people are “hard-wired" to retaliate when they have been hurt by another person. Our pride or self-esteem is injured. Our expectations or dreams are disappointed. We lose something very valuable to us. We want recompense for the damages.
But there are other resistances which block our motivation to forgive. ...... >Read More
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Life After Divorce
You don't have to do this alone. We're here for you. Talk... >more
Should Wives Really Submit?
I have a difficult time with the word submission. Can you explain... >more
What Do You Fear?
