Love Shouldn’t Hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Monday, 07 October 2024 11:18

Who Am I Now?
by Teresia Smith

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, where we work to shine a spotlight on the issue of domestic violence. There’s an unquestionable reality that survivors of abuse and domestic violence share: although they came out alive, they did not come out the same. Abuse changes a person.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Monday, 30 September 2024 07:29

Are You an Emotional Stuffer?
by Teresia Smith

Emotions are a part of being human, but learning how to effectively handle strong feelings is challenging. How many times have you received the following poor advice when you are hurting? “Don’t cry over it.” “Don’t let them get to you.” “Just get over it and move on.”

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 06:31

Secondary Survivors
by Teresia Smith

Intimate partner abuse affects more than just the victim.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Monday, 16 September 2024 09:23

Journey of Healing
by Teresia Smith

Embarking on a journey of healing after sexual assault can be daunting, but it is also a courageous act that displays fortitude and bravery. Unpredictable emotions linger after an assault and can make a survivor feel like their life is out of their control. Upsetting thoughts and flashback memories may make it hard to maintain focus or to have any inner peace. By choosing to work on your healing, you are choosing to reclaim your life and not let the abuser win.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Friday, 06 September 2024 09:13

Subtle Abuse Behaviors
by Teresia Smith

Do you think you can always tell if someone is being abused? It’s easier to see abuse if someone is yelling at their partner and threatening to harm them, or possibly throwing things across a room, pushing them into a wall while calling them belittling names. Those are all clear signs that abuse is happening. But what about the more subtle abusive behaviors? Often a victim struggles to identify the abuse, doubting their perceptions.