by Beth Simpson | Dec 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
When you care so much about others: what they think, what they do, what you could be doing to help them, you can start to lose a part of yourself and your own identity. Caring for others is a noble and worthy thing to do, but not at your own expense. As a full-time...
by Beth Simpson | Dec 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Caring “too much” for others can wreak havoc on your body. When the majority of what you do and focus on is others, your own health can negatively impacted. If you don’t take care of your own needs (rest, eating habits, activity, etc.) because you are fully focused on...
by Beth Simpson | Dec 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
How do you care for others without caring “too much”? The biggest thing I can suggest is boundaries. Our culture throws that word around a lot, but what does it really mean? Boundaries in a relationship are how you will or will not act (or will or will not accept)...
by Beth Simpson | Jun 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Did you know that abuse from domestic violence can be the result of that person having a mental illness? (Duh – Of course! People who abuse others are not “right in the head”.). Okay, that seems like a “gimme.” But really – there are people who are (or become)...
by Beth Simpson | Jun 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
There are several types of mental illnesses. Mental illness is one of the most difficult illnesses to “cure.” One of the main reasons, in my opinion, is because so many times the person that has a mental illness is either unaware, or in denial. A person with a mental...