RESILIENCE: Recent Episodes
Glory Olisah
It is said that; the closer the person, the heavier the weight of the offence. It is probably because we trust them so much and are quite vulnerable with them, so it's more painful to be hurt or betrayed by someone you trust. However, how do uou handle such situations? Stay in denial? Cut ties with the person? Confrontation? What if the person is older or is a superior at the office? This podcast explictly explains how to go about forgiveness.
Here is a conversation with a psychologist and a life coach on practical steps to eliminate the traumas created by a rape incident.
Statistics has proved that 1 in every 4 girls and 1 in every 6 boys are abused before they turn 18. Again 38% of the sexual abusers of boys are actually females. There is worse lasting emotional damage when a child’s sexual abuse started before the age of six, and lasted for several years. Among child and teen victims of sexual abuse there is a 42 percent increased chance of suicidal thoughts during adolescence. (American Counseling Association. So a growing child always goes through a lot. Then the male children have been taught to be silent and man up even when in pains.
What is about the male gender again? What is it about the building process of the male child that either makes of breaks them? We'll talk a lot abour the male gender in this episode.
Parenting can be hard job, depending on how ready/skilled you are in doing this. When children get victimized, 90% never tell their parents first. Question: how do you manage the relationship with your children, that would be able to confide you at the slightest incident?
There was a recent saga on rape. The feminine gender seemed to be very agitated and took it out on the male gender which I don't blame them for. However The Law of Cause and Effect states that: Every effect has a specific and predictable cause. Every cause or action has a specific and predictable effect. Then, my question is; are we addressing the effects or the root cause? Rape is the "effect" of a "cause". Teaching our ladies to fight or hold pepper sprays won't make the rapists back off, they would rather devise a better means to carry out their desire. Therefore the next few episodes would address the root cause of "Rape". I really can't wait to share them with you.
Most times, we believe that things are automatically owed to us without any solid reason. We feel that we deserve better and see privileges as a right. Its not always a good place to be because at this point we expect a lot from people and get hurt when our expectations aren't met. This episode addresses the entitlement mentality.
We all get to a point in life where it seems like our best is not enough. When the pressures and demands of life gradually overwhelm us. At this point we might be faced with the option of throwing in the towel. But most times, that's not the best decision to make. Life has its challenges but how you determine the outcome by the way handle the challenges. This episode walks us through a few steps to stay sane and come out strong.
We are faced with a lot of challenges and opportunities in life. Most times we give up opportunities because we feel that we aren't qualified. Lets walk through this feeling as we come out victorious!
Resilience is a program for young adults to discuss personal life issues and how to get pass it.