The Narcissist’s Prayer
That didn’t happen. And if it did, it wasn’t that bad. And if it was, that’s not a big deal And if it is, that’s not my fault. And if it was, I didn’t mean it. And if I did, you deserved it. The Narcissist's Prayer ...
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Setting Boundaries in a Relationship
There are a lot of misconceptions about what boundaries are and do for relationships. We may feel that boundaries are unnecessary because our partner is supposed to already know and act on our needs and wants, or that they ruin ...
Dear Survivor… Part II
Dear Survivor’s who have been watching the news lately, Every day, the news delivers another act of violence. Over the past month, many of us have watched people be murdered on our phones or TV screens, in the middle of our ...
Don’t Forget the Teens: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
When you think of a “couple,” what is the first image that comes to your mind? Are they dating or married? Do they live together? Do they have children? What is their home like? The answers to these questions were probably different for everyone. Now, ...
Digital Boundaries & Internet Safety
We fully live in a digital world. We shop, communicate, learn, and entertain ourselves online, and this is especially true for children. Today's kids grow up with constant access to information unlike anything seen in human history. For most of the ...
Sexual Strangulation: Safe or Deadly?
According to Brown University sexual strangulation can be defined as, “...(often called “choking”) the application of pressure to the neck, usually with the hand(s) or a limb, which restricts air flow and/or blood flow to the brain.” Popularized in the ...
Understanding Stalking: Meaning, Types, and Impact
"Stalking is a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that causes fear or emotional distress (SPARC)." Under Illinois law, two or more incidents make it a pattern of stalking. Incidents can include, but are not limited to, unwanted contact over ...
Dear Survivor…
Dear Survivor's who have been watching the news lately, I want to discuss something deeply important with you; the Epstein files. I want to write this with care, honesty and the respect it deserves as it seems new information is released ...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Exposing Human Trafficking
The History of Human Trafficking Awareness Month Since 2010, January was named National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During this month, the government, non-profit organizations, anti-trafficking organizations, law enforcement, survivors, businesses, and everyday citizens all around the world raise awareness about the ...
Online Safety Tip for Parents
When talking with your children about technology and online safety, it is important to create an open and supportive dialogue. Conversations should be a space where your concerns, as well as your child’s feelings, habits, and experiences, can be discussed ...
