Rediscovering Childhood: An Exercise for Childhood Sexual Abuse or Rape SurvivorsWritten by Candace Cook
I believe that, while it may not be possible to recreate childhood, it is possible to rediscover childhood. As older teens or adult prevailers over childhood sexual abuse or rape, we may feel we were cheated out of our childhood. Our innocence was torn apart as we were introduced to lewd, dishonorable, irresponsible, corrupt, manipulative behavior by child abusers, molesters, and rapists. This cannot be undone.. but, we can re-introduce ourselves to youthful innocence of play, genuine honesty, and light heartedness. For some, it's easier to do than for others.. but, in this forum, we're going to work on being kids - because that's one of most important parts of growing up!
| | Ten ways to reduce StressWritten by Jason Reischutz
Last time I told you how bad stress is for your health. I also told you I would give you some tips to reduce stress, here they are:1. Exercise. Exercise not only burns off stress you have it also makes your body more able to manage stress in future. It does not need to be hard. Even a short walk can help you distress. 2. Organize. Disorganization at home or work is a symptom of and a cause of an unorganized mind. Clean up your appearance and physical surroundings. They are within your control. You always will feel better by cleaning you house. Note: A portion of individuals are obsessive-compulsive about these things. If you are admit to yourself, then use that energy to improve your diet or personal relationships or to exercise or funnel it into some other positive direction you will have less of a compulsion and be less obsessive. Vanity is just as bad as sloth. Try to find a happy medium. 3. Sleep. You need to be rested to best face your day 4. Level your blood sugar. The hard way is to perfectly balance all you meals. The easy way is to eat ½ teaspoon a day of cinnamon in your breakfast of morning beverage.
|
