Marriage Issues

Deep Thoughts While On Lockdown

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 by Lonnie Clark

Do you know what I realized during this lockdown? It takes so much time to heal wounds of the heart, mind, and soul. I will be two years separated from this monster my children call “dad,” but the pain of his torture on me is still there. Every time I see him, I panic. I have difficulty breathing, and my nerves are all acting up. I know he cannot hit me anymore or cannot threaten me. We are past that. It’s just that my body is still traumatized from everything, and no matter how much I try to hide it, it shows. The bastard is even taunting me. It seems that he enjoys seeing me flinch and suffer.

When Will The Pandemic End

May 24, 2020May 22, 2020 by Lonnie Clark

Since the start of the year 2020, there are a lot of disasters that the world experienced only in its first quarter. There is the sudden eruption of Taal Volcano, Australian and Amazon bushfire, earthquakes in Turkey and the Caribbean, devastating floods in Indonesia, Ukrainian jetliner crash in Iran, and communal riots in Delhi. But … Read moreWhen Will The Pandemic End

Is Your Relationship On The Rocks?[Signs You Will Benefit From A Couples Counseling]

December 15, 2019November 29, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

Every marriage goes through a bumpy road, and sometimes, it may seem hopeless because you have both grown so tiresome about all the issues that are thrown at your relationship. Before ending a once magical bond with your spouse, consider seeking professional help. “Couples therapy is designed to bring out the best in you and your partner, strengthening the quality of your relationship, as a point of balance, allowing you to deal with issues in ways that support you to grow as individuals and a couple,” says Athena Staik, Ph.D.

You may never know how much it could benefit you individually and as a couple. “[I]f we have the tools to understand, empathize, listen to and connect with our partners within and outside of conflict, we can have the fulfilling relationships that we were meant to have,” according to licensed marriage and family therapist Robyn D’Angelo.

Why You Need Couples Counseling Before Marriage

December 15, 2019November 22, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

[Invest In Something You Want To Last]

Marriage is a lifetime commitment, and that means to put your 100% to it. Often, people get so caught up in the feeling of being in love that they forget a relationship is more than just rainbows and butterflies. There are several things to take into consideration especially if they haven’t been dating for a long while. “[I]f we have the tools to understand, empathize, listen to and connect with our partners within and outside of conflict, we can have the fulfilling relationships that we were meant to have,” according to licensed marriage and family therapist Robyn D’Angelo.

Signs You Are An Emotionally Unstable Person

December 23, 2019November 15, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

In life, both opportunities and hindrances to success are disguised in many forms. It is hard to figure out which is which because we may have grown used to a situation making us unaware of its impact on our lives. For instance, our behavior is based on our life experiences. We learn to change and … Read moreSigns You Are An Emotionally Unstable Person

Tips From A Psychiatrist: Simple Ways Mothers Can Keep The Family Relationship Tight

December 15, 2019November 8, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

“Motherhood is all-consuming. There are parts of who we were before we had children that get lost. I voluntarily stopped work and embraced motherhood wholeheartedly. I felt like I had less value in society’s eyes because I only contributed within my own family.” This was the personal recount of a licensed psychologist named Kellie … Read moreTips From A Psychiatrist: Simple Ways Mothers Can Keep The Family Relationship Tight

I Had To Seek Online Therapy For My Teenage Daughter

December 15, 2019November 1, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

I admit, I never imagined that raising a teenage daughter can become so challenging. I never thought that that once sweet, bubbly angel could make me lose my sanity. My daughter, Eve, turned 15 just three months ago. She used to be jolly and smart, but now, she started to display erratic behavior that affects the whole family. She’s not our only child. We have two others younger than her which makes it more complicated because her behavior affects them too.

A Father’s Honest Words – When I Learned That My Son Has ASD

December 15, 2019October 25, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

When my wife confirmed that our son has some neurodevelopmental delay disorder, at first, I was in denial. Does this mean that my son is mentally ill? That was my first thought. He is crazy. Or is he not? What is wrong with my son? And why did he have this “issue,” as … Read moreA Father’s Honest Words – When I Learned That My Son Has ASD

Things To Keep In Mind Before Going To A Couples Counseling

December 15, 2019October 18, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

Things To Keep In Mind Before Going To A Couples Counseling People go to couples counseling before finally deciding to get a divorce and go separate ways. It’s their last resort in trying to patch up their relationship. In all fairness, it’s a well-meaning sign that there’s still hope in saving the … Read moreThings To Keep In Mind Before Going To A Couples Counseling

Therapy For My ASD/ADHD Child

December 15, 2019October 11, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

The teachers of my son sort of pushed me to have him assessed by a neurodevelopmental pediatrician. A neurodevelopmental pediatrician is a specialist that engages in the interactive therapy of young children with issues like Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, and other conditions relating to behavioral … Read moreTherapy For My ASD/ADHD Child