Family Crisis

Articles in Family Crisis

By Treciagayle 1 comments
If you want to keep certain things about yourself a secret, you must read and follow these simple steps. Truly, these specific steps are the only effective means of keeping secrets. As always, my prayer for you and your loved ones is to ... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 0 comments
When you are a child, it seems like grandparents are forever. They are old (to us, anyway) from our first memories, and they seem as if they will always be a fixture of our lives. One of the hardest parts of mourning them when they pass is also ... more »
By GreenMomma 0 comments
A final resting place is a big decision for many people. Once you make a decision and follow through with it, there's usually no turning back. Here are a few ideas to help you decide on a final resting place... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 1 comments
These guidelines follow the recommendations of PG&E, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the Public Works Agency of Oakland, California... more »
By fossilflower 4 comments
Substance abuse is a symptom of another underlying conflict. This is one reason (among many) why recovery efforts become life long for so many people. Consider that the longer you allow substance abuse to progress, the more of your heart & ... more »
By terrylweber 0 comments
Note: This is what Pat Flora told me about what she has gone through and what she has learned. I promised Pat I would help her tell her story to others, so,please read on: "I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right ... more »
By energizerbunny 0 comments
As a former therapist with children and families I had to find a way to explain grief and loss to the children. I designed a visual program, using different colors to symbolize the different steps... more »
By Charleen Bradshaw 0 comments
Many traditions teaches us, that it is not a pleasant thing to be rude and mean, rather holding the tradition of being considerate of others and to be kind, the old saying, "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you", now how ... more »
By Treciagayle 0 comments
Sooner or later you will be faced with this particular situation. It may not be a topic that brings pleasure, but it is a topic with which you need to be familiar. The steps are easy and straight forward, and contain a lot of 'common sense' ... more »
By smilesatme1 0 comments
Being an understanding mother is like jumping into the fire. It is not easy to be a mother and more difficult to understand someone whom you do not know for a long time. If you are a mother you focus is your kids and family members at home. ... more »
By klee13sb 0 comments
There are a variety of reasons why a family member may be feeling blue. Try cheering her up and don't stop until you have put a smile on her face... more »
By logan 0 comments
Condolence letters/The form to use/What to say, and whom to write... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 2 comments
Alcoholism is a disease that affects not only the alcoholic. Family and friends of an alcoholic can be in social settings and situations that are uncomfortable and possibly even dangerous. If you have a friend or family member struggling with ... more »
By Elizabeth Leiba 0 comments
The chronic illness of a spouse or partner can be a devastating event. Dealing with it can be stressful and frustrating. Often, this type of situation is totally unexpected and it can be hard to know exactly how to handle it... more »
By crosswalk 0 comments
Sometimes it is difficult to detect when we are in unhealthy relationships. The warning signs may be subtle and we may have developed dysfunctional habits that lead us to believe that our relationships are healthy when they are not... more »
By ClCornwell 0 comments
There are times that it becomes difficult to deal with chaos in one's life. The trick to this has a lot to do with learning how to with standing your ground. Read on to learn how to eliminate chaos in your life... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 0 comments
No one understands the needs and concerns of a military wife better than another military wife. Sometimes she just needs a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on or a hand to lift something heavy. Luckily, finding a support group for military wives ... more »
By Sheila Wilkinson 0 comments
There is nothing more devastating than to find that your innocent child has been sexually molested. It is a pain that overwhelms completely. Knowing what to do and where to turn will not right the wrong done, but it will help you to gain control ... more »
By Treciagayle 0 comments
Sometimes we are in a position to help a distraught friend who is considering suicide. Any statement of suicide should be taken seriously. Strategics indicate that if someone continues to talk about the possibility, the risks increase for the ... more »
By lineisew 0 comments
If you live in house with people you can't get alone with the best thing is to move out. This can keep from getting yourself in trouuble. You don't want to kill anyone and you don't want anyone to kill you. Move out the house. Things are only ... more »
By yeddish 1 comments
You're writing a sympathy card for a friend who needs to know that you are there, but you're not sure what to write to really let that person know that you feel that they're special. Let me help you with the right words to say... more »
By Susan Peabody 0 comments
When your child is in trouble try prayer... more »
By parvenue 0 comments
If you're like most people, there are times you need a little extra money for college, or a birthday or to buy that big ticket item, like a big screen television, or maybe a new speaker system for your car. This wasn't the case for me. I had lost ... more »
By HeavenSent 0 comments
Many people think that Domestic Violence is just the physical abuse towards another person. However, domestic violence comes in many forms... Physical abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse are all different types ... more »
By copingwithgrief 0 comments
Living through the grief has been a challenge. I won’t deny it. There were days when it seemed like I could not go on. I would search through my sister’s journal to read her thoughts and some things would make me smile and others would make me cry... more »