Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 14 December 2021 10:37
Letting Go
by Teresia Smith
Here we are at the end of one year and poised to begin a new year. The past two years have been quite difficult for many people and everyone has high hopes that a new year will bring back normalcy, more joy, and a sense of peace. People will be making New Year’s resolutions and gym membership purchases will be at an all-time high. However, I recently saw a quote that reminded me that the things we want to happen don’t just happen on their own. It takes our willingness to change, grow, and to work for what we want as we pursue our dreams. Marc and Angel say it best:
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Monday, 06 December 2021 11:05
Today or Tomorrow?
by Teresia Smith
Do you ever feel as though life is passing you by? Like you are always putting things off until tomorrow? We hear so much nowadays about self-care, especially if you have experienced trauma, but chances are that many of us live our life just waiting for a tomorrow.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Monday, 29 November 2021 13:44
Have You Lost Your Joy?
by Teresia Smith
I think we have all found ourselves feeling lost at times. We could be at the end of something – end of a relationship, the end of a job, or the end of a lifestyle. We could also be at the beginning of something new, whether a relationship, a job, or maybe even a new home in a new town. At the end of something, we can find ourselves searching for who we are apart from what we lost or what we’ve always known. At the beginning of something, we can find ourselves trying to find our place, figure out where we fit in, and how to move forward. Anytime we experience change, we have to find our bearings and a starting point.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 23 November 2021 14:05
It’s the Most Stressful Time of the Year
by Teresia Smith
This time of year, you can feel the excitement building. Parties, special services, concerts, dinners, decorating, cooking ….spending time with those dear to us. However, especially if you are a survivor of a traumatic event, sometimes the holiday season often brings a couple of unwelcome guests — stress and depression.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 16 November 2021 07:21
Holiday Tips from a Survivor
by Teresia Smith
Several years ago, I shared this story. Many will be celebrating various holidays soon so I felt this was a good time to share again. The holidays can be a particularly stressful time for adult domestic violence or sexual assault survivors, especially those who now have children. Everything’s supposed to be happy and rosy, with plenty of family and togetherness — but what if your family has caused you pain? Read on as one survivor shares a portion of his story and his tips from nomore.org for getting through the season.
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