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V Ft* 14A ' THE CHARLOTTB POST • ThurMUjr. January UH. 19SU Abusive Relationships Dear Carole. If I told anyone in my family about thla problem, flrat they would laugh at me, then they would call me a fool. When my wife can't have her way or do whatever ahe wants to do, she loses her temper with me. When she loses her temper, I lose my temper, too. Then we really get Into it. Now the jxol problem is that I was taught never to hit a lady but I don't know what she was taught. My wife tears me up when she's angiy. She will use her hands and anything else she can get her hands on. I love my wife vejy much and I know she loves roe but I don't think I can take much more of this. How can I make things change? 'Told ny secret" Dear Told toy secret", The situation you describe is an abusive one. Abuse, in any relationship is both emotionally and physically destructive, When violence is used to eX' K ress frustration, anger, fear or elplessness, each person is at risk. Don't blame for your wife's temper. However, you have the right to live in a safe and peace- Ail home. The Arst step towards changing vour situation to a more healthy oruj is to seek pro- fessiorud counseling. Although there ere fewer re- 4gil corded instances of abuse in which the husband is abused, these occurrences do happen. It is not okay for either spouse to be at risk in an abusive relation ship, Sometimes it is necessary to have legal protection to as sure one's safety, A physical separation is also necessary at times to protect each person until professional counseling has begun arul is complete, , Carole Editor's Hotel Carole B, Ricks, A,C,S.W„ is a marriage and family therapist with a pri- Double Oedcs Has An Adult Day Care The availability of an Adult Day Care in the Double Oaks Community Service Center is making a positive difference in the lives of the elderly/disabled adults and their continued abili ty to live at home. The Family Outreach Adult Care Center haa spacee evaVia- b\e for the frail eWerly adult, They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until B;30 p.m. for the convenience of those family members who work. The Adult Care Center offers crafts, games, field trips, health surveillance and nutritional meals a nd snacks. For further Information, please contact Dona M> Patterson at 333-2033 or 382-7030. "Care Oivers Day Out" offers support arid relief for care givers who need a respite to to shop ping, visit friends, go to the doc tor, attend a meeting, take a class, or Just get away for a while. Program hours are lo a,m. un til 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at an houily rate. Transporta tion is available at a minimal cost. P^ial scholarship funds Available. Trlcholo'gT Corner Obarlest Question; What is the preparation on the market that’s supposed to grow hair? Answer Three come to mind: DRogaine which is available only by doc tors prescription with 2.5% Vasodialators. 2) Foltene which is sold in department stores and 3) 2% Nutroil sold in salons and product distributors at 5%. Vasodialators is the in gredient that increases blood circulation. There is no way to tell what the results will be from person to person and each prson will need a consultation to put the program into effect. Once started be prepared to continue the process. The House Of Charles "HTwh you care enough TolMok Your Very Beef*- Carole's Corner With Carole Ricks Subscribe Today! Call; 376-0496 isimm js said, .''Paaoa l lai ith you, my peace j “2tas/th6 ha you have personal, parent-chtld or marriage problems, write to: Carols's Corner P. O, Box 37107 Charlotte, NC 28237 FOR AMERICAI HAD AN ACCIDENT? SEEUS.N0m WE ACCEPT INSURANCE CALL TODAY FOR APPOINTMENT Dr. Dennis L. 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