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Fred Luskin on Overcoming the Pain of Intimacy

By Frederic Luskin — 2012

The director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects explores how to cope with the pain of a fight with someone we love.

Read on greatergood.berkeley.edu

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People with physical disabilities fight hurtful stereotypes when looking for relationship partners

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Tip #7: Be patient with us.

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Sometimes you have to come up with unique ways to show love if your partner has a disability.

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I Have a Serious Physical Disability, but the Biggest Daily Challenges Are with My Mindset

The ongoing dialogue I have with my own perspective and emotions is the biggest job I’ve ever undertaken. Exploring this internal give-and-take forces me to grow in surprising ways.

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Coping with Depression and Disability

Often, disabled people have their disability treated, but they don’t have their emotional or spiritual needs addressed.

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When a Physical Disability Keeps You from Getting Mental Health Help

Depression and suicidal ideation are more likely among people with disabilities due to factors like abuse, isolation, and stressors related to poverty, among others.

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The Mental Health of People with Disabilities

Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities.

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