Connect with a BetterHelp counselor My mom hates me: Violence and abuse Though most moms mean well, toxic mothers do exist. If your mom is abusive and actually says she hates you on a regular basis, please reach out for help. If possible, talk to a teacher, counselor, or other trusted...
Advice for Parents on Kids, Stealing and Shoplifting When Your Child Uses Your Credit Card I’ve talked with many parents whose kids have used their credit card to buy something online. Often, they’ve used it for gaming. Even if the money is gone and cannot be retrieved, don’t let yo...
The first thing that is important to establish is who are you dealing with.Many people make sense of their controlling parents behavior by labelling their parents as strict, insecure, they had poor role models as parents, their own parents were abusive, they love me underneath it all, or "...
Empowering Parents caught up with Peggy Moss, a nationally known expert on bullying and a tireless advocate for the prevention of hate violence, to discuss bullying and what parents can do when they suspect their child is being bullied. And what they can do—together—to try to stop it. Q...
support isn’t possible. However, online therapy platforms like BetterHelp open up the option for therapy from home or any location with an internet connection. Your counselor can connect you with resources to call or contact, worksheets, and coping mechanisms you can use to stay mentally healthy...
After a few months, she came to me and told me how appreciative she was of her promotion because it gave her the opportunity to get her very first own apartment and move out of her parents’ house. She grew up in an environment where her stepfather was mentally abusive and sometimes phy...
As a kid, I had a friend who was always telling stories of mean things her parents would say or do to her. Not abusive, just cold or unkind. I could never tell whether the stories were real or made up. One day my mother explained that it didn’t matter whether the stories were re...
It includes bonds with those who spoonfed you, played in the mud with you, pulled your heartstrings differently, or taught you to handle stress. So let’s check out the types right away… 1. Family Your family includes your parents, sib...
AsAmy Morin, LCSW, a psychotherapist and author of13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do, tells TODAY.com, red flags are crucial warning signs that someone isn’t ready to participate in ahealthy relationship. “Red flags should indicate that the person might not be able to participate ...
The drastic change was needed to overcome many excuses I’ve had in taking control of myself and my life, as it has affected my well being (physically & mentally) especially after hospitalised for dengue fever. It wasn’t an easy move, but im so glad I took the challenge up to my...