Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Wednesday, 01 September 2021 06:05
How to Respond to Unwanted Attention
by Christina Hays
We all have probably met someone who believes they just “naturally” pick the wrong person to date. Maybe this friend says they attract all the wrong attention or are a magnet for trouble, when in fact they are falling prey to someone who just will not take no for an answer. This is a major red flag and potential warning sign for someone who could be controlling, possessive, and eventually abusive. There are lots of ways to avoid feeling trapped into saying yes when your gut has told you to say no. Rejection is hard and most people try to be as polite as possible, however, if you are too polite or not straightforward enough it could encourage the person to continue trying instead of understanding that it simply is not going to happen.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Wednesday, 25 August 2021 11:48
Make a Wave
by Teresia Smith
Have you ever had the chance to toss a pebble into a lake? As a child, it was fun to watch the ripples from that pebble toss. What if multiple people threw pebbles at the same time? Those ripples may combine and become bigger. Then the bigger ripples may join others and become a wave. “Everything we do, even the slightest thing we do, can have a ripple effect and repercussions that emanate. If you throw a pebble into the water on one side of the ocean, it can create a tidal wave on the other side.” Victor Webster.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Thursday, 12 August 2021 05:55
Supporting Someone Who is in an Abusive Relationship
by Teresia Smith
It is painful to watch someone deal with hurtful situations and not be able to rescue them. Watching someone you love trying to survive in a domestic violence filled relationship can be very difficult. And it can be even more so if they boomerang, leaving and returning multiple times. You may feel sad, angry, and even feel like giving up on your loved one and all those emotions are totally understandable. Instead of giving up, I urge you to educate yourself about the intricacies of domestic violence, how you can best respond, and what local services may be available to assist.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Wednesday, 04 August 2021 09:34
Healthy Breakups
by Teresia Smith
School is back in session. New school clothes, new school supplies, new schedules. And then we have the morning rush-out-the-door drama, homework drama, extracurricular activities drama and if you have kids in upper grades, get prepared for dating and relationship drama. The high school dating scene can be tough. Navigating teen romance is not for the faint at heart and it is very important that we give our teens the tools that make dating and relationships healthy experiences.
Love shouldn’t hurt – ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Wednesday, 28 July 2021 09:59
Healthy Teen Relationships
by Teresia Smith
As we draw near to the end of summer break, everyone is in get-ready-for-back-to-school mode. Supplies need to be purchased, crisp, new clothes for the first day, schedules figured out and then we all look forward to watching our children learn and grow throughout the year. For our older teens, in addition to monitoring academics, it’s important that we discuss healthy relationships with them.
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