Finding out that a loved one is terminally ill presents a serious emotional challenge, not just for the afflicted person, but for their friends and family as well. While you need not repress all of your emotions, you should bring the needs of the individual to the forefront during this trying time. Read more
My partner and I both struggle with addiction; his is alcohol. Mine is cigarettes. Neither is particularly easy to overcome, and while we both want to, we continually find ourselves in different phases of “quitting”. Which leads to us actually helping each other justify our slips and bad decisions instead of helping each other stay strong and overcome. Read more
Today, 5th of December, the global community marks the International Volunteer Day (IVD). But, as is the spirit of volunteerism, the IVD does not only celebrate the efforts of those who selflessly help others and the impact their actions have on their communities, it strives to guide others and to promote participation in volunteering as well. So the best way to join this celebration of helping others is by actually helping others. Read more