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How do you fix a broken marriage?

The BIG #1 - I think that is the main question one has to ask themselves; is the marriage too broken to fix? Are both people involved even willing to put in the enormous amount of effort it requires to fix a...

0 comments    family relationships anxiety
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Breast Cancer - A Friend’s Opportunity to be a True Friend

You are almost as taken aback as your friend was, and her family members were, when you initially grasp the news that someone you love and care about has been diagnosed with breast cancer. How can you help, what can you do...

7 comments    breast cancer cancer awareness
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BOREL OPINION COLUMN: Orphanages vs. Foster Homes

by Helen Borel, PhD Introduction A little less than 20 years ago I sent the below letter to The New York Times in response to an item the paper printed which advocated orphanages over foster care for children...

4 comments    love family relationships
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Ways to Show A Cancer Patient You Care

Practical tips for dealing with cancer patients plus ways to help the caretaker and the family. Include emotional support as well as physical tasks and activities.

0 comments    life advice family
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If One Is Sick Two Need Help

By Rena Dictor LeBlanc   It happened during a wedding ceremony.   The minister's words were beautiful.   But, they brought tears to my eyes.   He said, "Wherever they may go may they...

22 comments    health love coping
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Living With Domestic Violence is Damaging Our Children

When we talk about abusive relationships and domestic violence we tend to concentrate on the adults, the abuser and the abused. Sadly, though all too often the people affected most are the innocent children....

16 comments    stress depression parenthood
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Expressing Gratitude Brings Happiness

A conversation with a friend in a hot tub to try to help her slough off feelings of depression that made it difficult to get out of bed and face the world. The point of the talk was that expressing gratitude helps.

2 comments    happiness mental health
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The Inner Light - Families of Children with Disabilities

The phone rings, and there is a hushed, almost timid voice at the other end, requesting some assistance, as these voices usually do when they get me on the line. By the time this woman finishes the...

8 comments    inclusion emotional support
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Remedies Herbs Depression

This is a serious problem faced by many in the world. Many suffer alone and some commit suicide. Very few seek medical treatments to overcome this. It is a pity that people do not consider mental diseases...

6 comments    health advice how to
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How Having a Dog Can Help Improve Mental Health

It's a tale as old as time: boy meets dog. Dog follows boy home. Mom gives in. What is it about dogs that, almost more than any other pet, so tugs at our hearts? And can they actually be good for our...

1 comment    pets dogs dog
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