Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

Perspective
by Teresia Smith

In January, many have a habit of reflecting upon the past year and planning for the upcoming year.

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Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

6 Signs of Abuse & 6 Self-Care Tips
by Rebecca Hieronymi

Your relationships with family, friends, and acquaintances define your life and how you experience it and shape how you engage with others. Attached to every relationship are experiences and memories, however, sometimes what you experience can hurt you. This hurt can influence new relationships you may be trying to build, so here are 6 signs of abuse plus 6 self-care tips to help you heal.

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Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

What Are You Leaving Behind?
by Teresia Smith

When I was a child, I recall my elders commenting how fast time passed. I never really understood it, because back then, it felt like summers out of school lasted a year and time was like a sloth, just creeping slowly by as I anxiously awaited my turn at adulthood.

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Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

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:

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Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

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.

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