Sometimes you may just need someone far away to talk to – 8 Sep 15
Swami Balendu tells of a friend in need who called him because he could not talk to any friend who was closer to him! Read what his problem was.
Monika’s alcoholic and violent Father – something you have to accept as Fate? – 18 Dec 14
Swami Balendu tells more about Monika's situation at home with her father who drinks and often beats them.
A drunk Father beats his Wife and doesn’t send his 9-year-old to School – Our School Children – 24 Oct 14
Swami Balendu introduces Shalini, a girl of nine years whose father spends most of his money on alcohol and then beats his wife when drunk.
Alcohol – making poor People poorer – Our School Children – 6 Jun 14
Swami Balendu introduces his readers to another girl of his school. Read how Anjali's father drinks, then cannot go to work and has to spend money on medicine for his liver!
Gambling and Alcohol leaves no Money for the Family – Our School Children – 7 Mar 14
Swami Balendu introduces a girl, Shelly, to the readers of his blog. She is from a poor family and learns in his school for free.
Why this 16-Year-old Teenager parties too much – 2 Feb 14
Swami Balendu describes an individual session to which a mother brought her teenage daughter, complaining that she partied way too much.
Child Marriage, Child Labour and Alcohol Problems – Our School Children – 24 Jan 14
Swami Balendu introduces a boy whose father drinks, whose sister got married when she was 15 and whose brother works with his 14 years to earn money for the family.
User Guide for Swami Balendu, Chapter Two: Meat, Alcohol and Cigarettes – 27 Oct 13
Swami Balendu describes how he may not have had the attitude towards vegetarianism, alcohol and smoking as people may have expected.
The Irish and the Alcohol – seeing a common Stereotype confirmed – 19 May 13
Swami Balendu writes about his time in Ireland where many people told about the problems with alcohol. Read what he was told.
Western Culture is not responsible for Sex, Alcohol and Gambling Problems in India – 16 Jan 13
Swami Balendu explains why it is not justified to blame the west for problems that people have in India with drinking or gambling or even sexual crimes.