Signs of emotional abuse
Unlike physical abuse which is violent outbursts, emotional abuse is rather elusive, and lingers on. Sometimes, both parties may not even be aware of...
How Did We Get In This Mess?
The abuse of women and children is an extremely serious matter and one which deserves attention.
We've been taking you through this year's commemoration of...
Think before you speak
Thinking before you speak is definitely one of those habits that seem to be dying out. It has become more evident lately that people easily...
The symbol formerly known as human
'Everyone in South Africa is always a human and a symbol at the same time.'
That was a comment someone made last night in the...
Dear parents, take the pressure off!
As parents you can't but feel a sense of pressure at times. You constantly feel like you are being pulled and stretched from all...
When friends fail you
Well, if I am like that, and I behave a certain way
and treat people a certain way, then obviously others should do the exact...
Having healthy boundaries
The Oxford dictionary defines the word 'boundary' as meaning:
A line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line
(Often boundaries) A...
What to Do When a Friend Is Depressed
Perhaps you've experienced loss before and now you're finding yourself thinking of someone in your life that has recently suffered loss, and who might be depressed....
Kill assumptions by killing fears
Most assumptions are birthed out of fear. Sometimes because we fear the worst at every turn maybe due to being hurt in the past,...
Am I Being Misunderstood?
Recently I bumped to an old friend I went to school with. I had a conversation with her about a few things and touched...