October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to shine light on an issue that thrives in silence. Domestic violence is not always easy to see and it doesn’t always leave bruises. It can happen in any home, any relationship, and any community. And it’s more common than many realize. Domestic violence is about… Continue reading Understanding Domestic Violence
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How It Began
This is Something That is Considerably Difficult for Me to Write This is How It Began. I still have not been able to let it go after all these years. I feel like now is the time to write. From my perspective, this is what my experiences were like when I was dating someone. I… Continue reading How It Began
Happy Without You
The Pain of Losing a Friendship This young lady shares her feelings about losing a special friendship in Happy Without You. Friendships come and go like the ebbs and flows of the ocean. That is what I tell so many people because it puts in perspective that the things of this Earth are not forever.… Continue reading Happy Without You
Choices that I Made
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 The Lord chose me and His choices are for me to live! Life-Changing Events Being a young parent is hard. Tremendously hard. It changes you when you have complicated pregnancies and one delivery that almost loses your child. The lack of… Continue reading Choices that I Made
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day WARNING THIS COULD BE A TRIGGERING POST: Today, September 10, 2020, is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. Content in this issue contains information on death and dying, mental illness, and mental health crisis, which some readers may find triggering. If you need support at any time, please call or text… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
Suicide Deaths in the United States
Suicide Deaths in the United States These are some powerful visuals from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. The statistics are based on Suicide Deaths in the United States. Please, stop and take a look. More people have suicidal ideations than you think. Sadly, some of these people may be your family or friends. From 2009… Continue reading Suicide Deaths in the United States
You are Not Your Trauma
Highlighting Stories of Survivors In this story, you will read about a "boyfriend" who abuses his girlfriend. The phrase "You Are Not Your Trauma" has affected my heart so profoundly. As my heart was breaking for what this young girl had gone through, in the end, she knows Truth. What man used for evil, He… Continue reading You are Not Your Trauma
Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention
Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention Suicide is a topic that is near to my heart. This month is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Specifically, if you think someone you know is in danger, call 911! Make sure they seek help. During an escalated situation, sometimes mental clarity can get in the way. For… Continue reading Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Tough but Important September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide...that word makes my heart jump in my throat and I have an immediate physical reaction. People are so afraid to talk about this subject because they may be afraid it could "trigger" someone. That is a valid… Continue reading September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month