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Senseful 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...
Read MoreDealing with Bullying
In the forums, here's Dini's advice about bullies. He wrote: Hi Purple Lilacs and Welcome,First of all, I gotta say that you should not feel at all embarassed. As someone getting up there myself, I understand the feeling of "I can't believe I'm X years of age and I'm STILL dealing with this or not over that" or whatever – sometimes I too feel embarassed...
Read MoreFeelings for Your Therapist
One SHM Community forum member shared concern about another member's sudden relationship break down with her therapist, and continuous struggle to like her next therapist. Dini said: Alice, Welcome and glad to meet you. I haven't been around long but have found that if you bring honesty to the table around here, as you have, there's plenty of insight, experience and support in...
Read MoreStruggling with an Eating Disorder and a Not-So-Good Therapist
One SHM Community Forum member shared her problem about her binge-eating and vomiting problems and not-so-helpful therapist. Joanne answered: blue bell, Welcome to these forum, and hurray for you in having the courage to speak up about it. That takes courage and it is always a welcomed sight to see someone be honest about what's going on. In this case, the truth might very well set you...
Read MoreLost in Love
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini responded to one member who got issues with someone who makes her happy but just doesn't fit to be loved by her. He said: Hi Elleana, First, I admire your honesty here. Takes courage to lay it out like you have and that's something to give yourself credit for…..thumbs down I'm a pretty firm believer in communication being the key to ANY...
Read MoreDealing with Someone Who Keeps on Repeating Himself
In the SHM Community Forums, Frank responded to one member who is annoyed by his Dad who keeps on repeating himself no matter what the topic is. He wrote: Yes!! This is one of the problems that irked me the most about the Aunt who just died in June! It really pisses me off when older people ask me to repeat myself when they heard me just fine the minute previous and nothing else has changed in...
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