Helping Friends in Need

Dealing with any type of loss can be a painful process. In the case of a death of a roommate, you may be involved in a legal contract such as a lease, adding fiscal responsibilities to your grief....

When I was 11, I received an autograph book as a present from my mother, who felt it was important enough to impart this message to me, courtesy of William Shakespeare, “To Thine Own Self Be...

Advice on how to discern whether or not a relationship is healthy.

Each person who has lost a baby reacts differently, and each person finds their own way to grieve. According to BabyCenter.com, it is impossible to gauge how a loved one will react to losing a...

Helping a troubled loved one in need is never an easy undertaking. I've compiled a list of steps that will get you on your way to providing the aid required. I wish you all the best.

My article is about many people who I have had the joy of knowing throughout many years. observations of these people are the basis of my article. this article is not necessarily about...

If we could all learn, understand, and begin practicing two very simple principles we would all be much happier. Both of these principles have to do with how we view ourselves, others, and the...

At some time in your life you will encounter a parent whose child dies. The child who dies may be an infant or have lived many years. The parents may be young or old and may have experienced...

How to control your primal WULF sacred animal instincts. full moon....... shadow people.....

This is something that I wish no one had to endure, but tragically more and more women are being abused by a loved one everyday. In this article I will express to you what I have witnessed with my...

This is a twist on American Idol that can be a bigger benefit to you than sitting star-gazed in front of a silver box night after night. :-) Do the American Idol Twist: instead of Idolizing , BE...

Practically nothing in life is harder than losing a mother. When your friend is in front of their mother's coffin, they need you more than ever. Just the other day, I was faced with this. ...

Sometimes it can actually be more difficult to watch someone you love suffer from a broken heart, than it is to actually experience your own broken heart. The pain involved with not knowing what...

Before you get too excited, this is not an article about how to convert unsaved loved ones. It is advice on how to preserve your relationship with beloved people who do not share your religion,...

Christian laypeople in relationship with a survivor of childhood abuse have been given a great privilege—the opportunity to be Christ’s arms cradling the wounded heart of one of His own; the...

Are feeling up to a challenge? Well how about helpng a grown kid become an adult?!! Yep Just follow these sound steps of advice and BOOYAHH!! instant success! LOL But seriously this comes from a...

Being humble does not mean we are a doormat for others needs and desires. Humility is a spiritual virtue of a modest person who realizes their greatness and smallness at the same time. We realize...

It is never easy when someone you love and care about is dealing with violence or any other abusive relationship. There are ways to help someone in an abusive relationship, though. Here we will...

There are no words to explain the devastation of losing a baby. One moment, I was filled with hope and expectancy at the days to come. I had already thought about what she might look like and how...

If you have a friend or family member who only calls you when they need $20.00 for a quick high and you truly love them, you really need to think about their situation before you give them any...

A compulsive liar will tell lies no matter what. It does not matter what the situation is, he or she will lie. The liar is ultimately out of control. No one is exempt from lying every so often,...

In the role of a Domestic Abuse Advocate and in Crisis management, I heard countless times how the support of family and friends was not perceived by the victim to be present. Here are some...

If you're watching a friend pursue a bad relationship, it's hard to keep silent and let your friend keep on ruining his romantic life. While your friend might not take your advice to leave his...

You have a friend who has Attention Deficit Disorder and you want to find ways to help, but you are unsure of how to proceed. Here are some steps that might assist you.

Watching a friend spiral downward into the pit of drug addiction is not a pretty sight. Attacking the friend or calling her a worthless drug addict is not going to help, but getting her to admit...

Your best friend has been feeling down lately and has been spending more time at your house than at his own. You've tried getting him to open up to you about what's wrong, but he insists that...

You were there for her when she called you up in the middle of the night crying her eyes out because she found out her husband was having an affair. You gave her a listening ear when she drove...

Talking to a child who has been abused can be one of the most difficult things you ever have to do. This is especially true if the child has turned to you for help because you are a teacher or...

When someone we care about loses a loved one, it can be a painful and awkward time for everyone involved. Many people feel at a loss of what to do or say and are afraid of saying or doing the...

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Losing a father can be a very traumatic experience, especially for a young man. A male of any age has a different relationship with his father than he does with anybody else. Here are some tips on...

Most of us try to be a good friend, or a good person. We're there to help someone move, or pick up the pieces after a bad break up, or even to give them a dinner or a warm bed to sleep in with...

Watching a friend become involved in a religious cult can be a frightening experience. Your friend moves further and further away from you while becoming more intrigued and fascinated by her new...

Even close friendships can become strained when one of the pair becomes seriously ill. The possibility of losing that friend is scary and we're forced to face our own mortality. But by reaching...

Some people have a difficult time finding that special someone. Let's face it; some people even have trouble finding a date. That is where your matchmaking skills will come in handy. It isn't hard...

Do you have a friend who has recently lost their job? Losing a job can be difficult for someone's ego and can leave them feeling stressed and depressed. Here are a few ideas to help your friend...

Consoling a friend isn’t always as easy as just acting goofy to cheer them up. Sometimes their problems are too complex and painful for that to work. Sometimes they need to actually be helped. You...

The death of a close friend is hard at any age, but it can be especially difficult when your teenaged or young adult friend passes away. How do you mourn the loss of your friend? There is no set...