by Tania Henderson | Feb 21, 2013 | Abuse, Communication, Trauma, Uncategorized
Emotional abuse is one of the most insidious ways one person can cause harm to another human being. Through constant jibes directed at one’s self-esteem, even the most confident person can be broken down over time. Sometimes it is obvious, like name calling...
by Mike Henderson | Jan 13, 2013 | Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship, Trauma, Uncategorized
There is an idea that seems to endure despite research: people with mental health concerns deserve to be judged. It is believed they either lack self-control, are weak, or are simply undesirable burdens in society. I have even heard people state that the real issue is...
by Tania Henderson | Nov 11, 2012 | Abuse, Grief, LGBTQAI, Trauma, Uncategorized
There are numerous people who are discriminated against, harassed, and even murdered. One such group is the transgender community and they annually honor all of those whose lives have ended in the past year due to hideous hate crimes. If you have any interest in...
by Tania Henderson | Aug 7, 2012 | Abuse, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
The following is a woman’s brave account of surviving five years of abuse at the hands of a pedophile. Rather than focus on the abuse itself, she does a beautiful job of highlighting the devastation caused by such an act, especially how it transmits to other...
by Tania Henderson | Jul 30, 2012 | Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, PTSD, Self-care, Trauma, Uncategorized
Rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:3-4) If you are in the middle of a struggle as you read these words, don’t be surprised if you have a sudden urge to throw your...
by Tania Henderson | Jul 18, 2012 | Abuse, Anxiety, Communication, Depression, Happiness, Self-esteem, Uncategorized
In the last article about the snare of suffering, I talked about how comparing a personal struggle to another’s can be helpful at times, but more often than not can serve as a way to minimize pain or create judgement. I was intrigued by this blog where other...
