Workaholism and compulsive busy-ness are big problems in the United States, but because of our lifestyle, society applauds them rather than viewing them as the coping mechanisms that they are. Father… more →
Blooming Lotusmelove54 wrote 1 week ago: We as humans understand the premise that good communication is an important aspect of a healthy, in … more →
melove54 wrote 1 month ago: As my blog is primarily designed for married couples and long term interpersonal relationships, the … more →
Susan J. Elliott wrote 4 months ago: I was going to write this as part of the Blame and Emotional Abuse post but I wanted to break it out … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Workaholism and compulsive busy-ness are big problems in the United States, but because of our life … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Suicidal urges are common for abuse survivors. What makes these urges so perplexing is that they ar … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Many adult survivors of childhood abuse struggle with some form of substance abuse. Whether they tu … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Self-injury is a very common aftereffect of childhood abuse. Most people think that self-injury is … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common aftereffect of childhood abuse. OCD is driven by an … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Many abuse survivors struggle with eating disorders. Eating disorders are a way to manage emotional … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Many abuse survivors struggle with some form of dependence or compulsion. The following is a list o … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Feelings of shame is another hallmark aftereffect of childhood abuse. I have never met an abuse sur … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Having issues with trusting others is a hallmark aftereffect of childhood abuse. I have yet to meet … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: For most of my life, I had a lot of things “wrong” with me. I had no idea that these th … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Yoga and meditation were, and continue to be, very powerful healing tools for me. Now that I have h … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Visualization is a powerful healing tool that I do not see used nearly often enough. My intuition d … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: I cannot emphasize this strongly enough: If you are just beginning your healing journey, find a qua … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Talking with friends is a great way to get through the very painful times. It is especially helpful … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: A good support group can be invaluable as you work through your emotional issues. It helps to know … more →
faithallen wrote 1 year ago: Simplifying your life goes hand in hand with my last post about setting boundaries. Many adult surv … more →