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October 16, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

doesit matter whoisthe breadwinnerinthe family

Does it Matter Who is the Breadwinner in the Family?

October 16, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

doesit matter whoisthe breadwinnerinthe family
In today's world, as compared to 40 or 50 years ago, husbands are much more accepting of their wives being professionals and making money by working outside of the home. Gone are the days when men believed their wives should be home raising the kids and taking care of the house. Fast forward 30 to 40 years to the adult lives of those children who were at home with mom while dad was at work. There are still some men who think they should be the breadwinner in their family and that their wives should be home raising their children or working only part-time hours! These thoughts are due to the beliefs instilled into these men when they were young. They were home with their mothers while their fathers were working. [More]

August 29, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

comingto termswithan abusive childhood

Coming to Terms with an Abusive Childhood

August 29, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

comingto termswithan abusive childhood
There are so many factors that can affect people as adults as the result of growing up in an abusive childhood. There are so many types of abuse and so many different forms of abuse that many times, when these survivors become adults, life may actually be harder for them than when they were children or even when they were survivors. Probably the more common issues that survivors will have as the direct result of being abused as a child are anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also common are trust issues and intimacy issues in adults. [More]