Counsellor's Notebook

Stories from AWARE counsellors

Counsellor’s Notebook: Just a listening ear

A young woman and her first experience with sex leads to confusion an a need to just talk.

Counsellor’s Notebook: Courage to Divorce

I was married for 25 years and was a full time housewife to 3 children. My whole life was devoted to my 3 kids…

Counsellor’s Notebook: Single Mom

I had a strained relationship with my in-laws, even before I got married.  It became much worse after I gave birth to my baby a year ago…

Counsellor’s Notebook: Abused wife

I had just been hit by my husband again.  I’ve forgotten how many times he’s hit me, but this was the worst…

Counsellor’s Notebook: A Helpliner’s Story

Although this helpline has been in existence for the last 15 years, there is a degree of confusion about what exactly we do due…