Love Shouldn’t Hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 04 June 2024 07:17

Domestic Violence, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
by Rebecca Hieronymi

Domestic violence can have devastating effects on a person’s mental health and those effects can be amplified when the victim also struggles with substance use. When an individual is experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use disorder, they are at greater risk of being controlled by an abusive partner. Abusive partners may try to undermine a victim’s mental health or substance use disorder treatment and recovery by preventing or discouraging them from getting help or taking prescriptions. These abuse tactics can increase a victim’s depression, PTSD symptoms, substance use, and suicidality.

Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 07:43

Connection and Loneliness
by Teresia Smith

Recently someone who was going through a stressful time mentioned to me that they didn’t have anyone in which they truly could confide. I asked about the friends they socialize with and about the many social media contacts they have and they just shrugged and said no. There have been many people over the years who have expressed loneliness to me, even though they appear to be well connected online. Social media has made us feel linked with the world but in reality, those are not true relationships. Our world seems very connected, though in reality, more than ever before, we are further isolated. So, what exactly is loneliness and how did we get here?

Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Wednesday, 22 May 2024 06:44

After Effects of Abuse
by Teresia Smith

We have all heard the old saying, “time heals all wounds”. Unfortunately, that is just not true for many survivors of domestic abuse. After experiencing abuse at the hands of a person who declared they loved you, moving on can be especially difficult. Fear and stress are natural after-effects of abuse, and the stress from abuse can increase your risk for health problems as much as 90 percent down the road.

Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Monday, 13 May 2024 12:33

Are You At Risk?
by Teresia Smith

Some may not fully understand what constitutes sexual assault. Many believe in order for one to be sexually assaulted you must be attacked and raped in a dark alley by a stranger.

Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 07 May 2024 11:06

Abusive Relationship
by Christina Hayes

When someone leaves an abusive relationship, it can lead to some of the hardest times in that person’s life. Leaving someone you love and have hoped would change is extremely hard.