Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 18 July 2023 08:31
Importance of Your Support System
by Teresia Smith
When we think of building a good life, the first thing that comes to mind is the other people involved. The people we surround ourselves with are the biggest influencers of our behavior, attitudes and outcomes. Who you choose to be around can set the course of your life. What they think, say and do becomes what you think, say and do.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Wednesday, 12 July 2023 10:39
Secondary victims
by Teresia Smith
At Crisis Services of North Alabama, we talk a lot about people who have experienced traumatic events such as sexual assault and domestic violence, as we should, because they need our attention. Today, I want to ask, what about the secondary victims — the friends, family, and loved ones — of the survivor? What can we do to help them as they cope with the difficulties of trying to help their loved one cope with a painful event?
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Wednesday, 05 July 2023 13:32
Can you ever be happy again after traumatic life events?
Is it possible to be happy again after experiencing trauma? How do you heal from traumatic life events? You start to wonder if it’s even possible or where to start. You wonder if you’ll ever be happy again. Most people are not strangers to trauma.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 20 June 2023 12:02
Do I have to forgive?
After someone has been hurt, at some point they come across the F-word. Forgiveness. After experiencing a trauma, it is very difficult to think of forgiving the person who harmed you – Especially if they never acknowledged what they did or if they never suffered consequences for their actions.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 13 June 2023 12:04
Body Safety
We all look forward to summer break. Long play-filled days, kids sleeping in, and not feeling so rushed. Even though school is out, most parents are still at their job and babysitters are watching the kids. We all try to make sure we hire a responsible sitter, one who is not zoned out into a smartphone and who is actually caring for our children.
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