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Rage and Anger
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini expressed his thoughts about how we should express our anger in artistic ways. He wrote: Magnolia, Lycas' suggestion, which I have also used in a similar way to Manuel, is a good tool; it helps remind me in the midst of whatever madness I'm in that there are things I am deeply grateful for. I kinda wanted to echo Joanne's comments about therapists...
Read MoreFibromyalgia
Joanne responded to one forum member in the SHM Community Forums who was worried about her husband who's suffering with fibromyalgia. She wrote: Hello Orchid! I was to second Lizzie's welcome. You are doing the right thing by trying to gather as much information as possible. If your husband is taking a variety of medications and he's been acting odd for a couple days, it sounds...
Read MoreA Cheating Wife
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini responded to one forum member about his wife flirting with her co-worker. He wrote: Hi Summer, Glad to meet you though I am sorry to hear of the pain and difficult times you are going through. I give you a lot of credit for having the honesty and emotional courage to say it out loud here though; a lot of people, in my opinion, especially we guys, don't have...
Read MoreSuicide Survivors Feel Guilty
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini responded to one member who felt guilty about the death of her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend. He said: Hi Cricri, Suicide leaves "victims" behind, including those who question, doubt or blame themselves to one degree or another. While there is a part of me that understands why someone might choose a "permanent solution to a temporary problem"...
Read MoreSpanking Your Children
In the SHM Community Forums, Manuel shared some thoughts regarding what experts think about spanking. He said: There's an article in SelfhelpMagazine that deserves some discussion. It's about spanking children – which is an issue that was near and dear to me as a child (because I was beaten frequently) and also because it's an incredible meta-analysis of over 88 other...
Read MoreSenseful Quote
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini shared an interesting quote he happened to stumble upon. He wrote: Ran across this quote by Elizabeth Kaye (don't know who she is), really like it and find it moving and full of wisdom, hope and meaning. Maybe somebody else will too……. "I no longer expect things to make sense. I know there is no safety. But that does not mean there is no...
Read MoreBlaming Yourself
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini responded to one mother who was drowning with sorrow and regret about the death of her son. She held herself accountable for what had happened. Dini said: Nanse, Just want to say hello and welcome here and my heart just went pouring out for you reading your post and about the loss of your son. I hope YOU are OK, and that you are finding someone you can talk to...
Read MoreMurder Trauma
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini advised one member on how he can help his Dad who had witnessed the murder of his other son. He said: Hi Tazkss, Welcome. Sometimes it takes a little while for someone to notice a new thread, so don't let that put you off; (I'm one of the worst for it – I get kind of tunnel vision). I am sorry for your loss. And trauma. Both for yourself and your...
Read MoreOn-Off Relationship
In the community forums, Joanne advised a woman who was concerned about a guy who keeps on hurting her emotionally with their on-off relationship. The woman felt terribly depressed. She wrote: This is an early relationship in your life, and with time, you will come to see it as a bad experience, something to avoid. You will be able to spot a guy like this from a hundred paces. When someone goes...
Read MoreCounseling Blues
In the forums, Joanne responded to one member who's seeking for some advice if he needs some counseling to beat depression. She said: H,Welcome to our community. We can't give you counseling but we can offer support!It seems like you've had much more than your fair share of a bad childhood Losing your father, beatings from anyone and everyone who was in a position to stop the...
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