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Advice for Dealing with an Abusive Husband

How can a stay at home mom of 3 kids leave an abusive husband that won't give her any money? I have been married for 15 years and have been a stay home mom since our first of 3 kids was born. It has always been hard because I had no help.

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Finding Ways To Relax At Home

You know we all have a hard time dealing with life as it is. But sometimes it seems as if we have to deal with extra challenges. Well, my husband helps me get through life's challenges by joking with me all day and creating spots of relaxation, no matter where we are or what we're doing.

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Seven Mood Lifting Activities

Keep an uplifting photo of your child, grandchild, pet, or favorite vacation spot on your desk, near your work area, or in your purse or wallet.

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Budget Friendly Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs

As the cold gray months of winter drag on, you may begin to experience the winter blahs. There are various budget friendly ways to lift your spirit during winter's gray period.

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Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Husband

I am in this position right now that is horrible and very sad. I am 26 years old with one two year old and am a stay home mom, as well. My husband is a nice guy, but when we disagree on a topic, it is just not a pretty picture.

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Verbally Abusive Husband

I have been married for one year and I have a son, not by him. I have moved into my husband's house with his son and daughter. It started three weeks after we got married. He just starts yelling at me if he does not like what I ask him.

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Abusive Husband

I am 32 years old. In my 7 years of marriage I have been experiencing physical and emotional abuse to a large extent. Now my 5 year old girl child is witnessing all of this. I can't discuss this with my family or walk out of this mess.

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Dealing With Loneliness and Self Doubt After Death of Parents

How do I beat loneliness and self doubt? I had been a caregiver to my parents for the past few years. They're both gone now and I'm so lonely. I don't know what to do. Can anyone offer some suggestions? Thank you.

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Waking Up on Time

This is a guide for ways to wake up on time. Late again? Getting up on time is something we all have problems with.

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Advice for Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Spouse

I have been married to my husband for 25 years. We started out rocky and it only got worse. Over the years he has gone through the usual cycle of calmness and then the verbal and emotional abuse, even to our grown daughters. Is there any advice that can be offered?

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Kidney Cancer Support Groups

I was wondering if anyone would know of a support group for kidney cancer. I lost one 3 years ago and now I had to have part of the remaining kidney removed due to cancer. We don't have a support group here, let alone someone to lend an ear every now and then. Thank you.

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Ideas for Working After Retirement

I am retired and looking for some sort of job where I can keep myself busy and active. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

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Coping Strategies for Tension

How do I cope with tension?

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Getting My House and Life in Order

I need help! I'm a 51 year old single head of household and my life is way too disorderly at this point. I have a huge bedroom which feeds into a huge bathroom/sitting area which I have cluttered up with my sewing, tools, crafts, etc.

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Healing Ceremony For Assault Victims

Healing Ceremony For Assault Victims When a woman is assaulted her self concept and self esteem not to mention her innocence and trust are taken from her. This is a ceremony that returns the sacred feminine power to a woman who has been assaulted sexually, physically or verbally. This devastation is life changing, brought about by a man or, in some cases, many men.