by Tania Henderson | Apr 10, 2018 | Abuse, PTSD, Self-esteem, Trauma, Uncategorized
It is easy to become discouraged when weighed down with issues and mental health challenges. To counteract despair or discouragement, it is important to seek out stories that offer different perspectives, hope, and resiliency. The following was something I came...
by Tania Henderson | Dec 27, 2017 | Abuse, Communication, Depression, PTSD, Relationship, Self-care, Trauma, Uncategorized
I thought this article might be well-timed as we interact with family, coworkers, and friends during the holiday season. Sometimes physical interactions can be welcome, particularly when they match levels of intimacy that seem to fit with the relationship. But then...
by Tania Henderson | Dec 2, 2017 | Abuse, Communication, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
We are in the middle of a social awakening. Brave individuals are coming forward and acknowledging the sexual dangers women face on a daily basis. With the growing number of voices, society cannot minimize or pretend that this is not a pervasive issue. A male...
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 | 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...