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 thei
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...
The primary consideration in caring for a victim of rape or sexual assault has to do with the needs of the victim during this crisis. Any intervention tends to be more effective when sensitively administered in a timely way so that the survivor of a rape or other sexual assault will not b...
but they come in and steal from me as well I've even started to buy extra such as milk, coffee, sugar, bread and washing powder to try to prevent them having a go at me. But
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...
After Celie’s abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing “Mister” Albert Johnson (Danny Glover), things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. ...
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...
I was never much of a fan of hers until I’d grown past my insecurities and into myself. Then I was able to see the actress beneath the mane. I loved her as Barbara Hutton in, “Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story,” and as the woman who killed her abusive husband in...
comply. This type of parenting can be physically and emotionally abusive. While having boundaries and expectations of your children is healthy, rules have to be balanced with warmth and respect for your child as well. Children of parents who are too strict may have some of the following issues...
In January 2021, several transgender / nonbinary young people and their allies left the SNP, prompting Nicola Sturgeon to make an open plea to them to return “home” to the party, and to have a ‘debate’. Sorry, Nicola, but when that home is abusive, then you are left with no choi...