“Breaking Free: Escaping Teen Dating Abuse and Reclaiming My Life” By Chelsie
I was in a relationship I was 16 when the relationship started I was 18 when it ended but they 2 years felt like a lifetime at the beginning of my relationship it was perfect everything was so good it felt so real we would do everything together go out we where always with each […]
Teen Dating Violence: Is Generation Z the Game Changer?
We live in a very technologically advanced world, meaning less physical and verbal connections, andmore remote forms of communication. The generations nowadays don’t have the same experiences wehad as pre-teens and teenagers. I can remember getting a note passed to me in 6th grade, from myfriends, while changing classes that read, “Do you want to […]
Letter to my 19-year-old self
Dear 19-year-old me: This is 38-year-old me. I have come from the future and I have some things to share with you. You are beautiful, smart, kind, sweet, and joyful. I know you walk to work now, but one day you will drive a new car. You are going to be the mother of two […]
Consent
As Valentine’s Day passes, we often think about couples holding hands, kissing, and going on dates. There is one key component that must not be forgotten: consent. Without consent, these seemingly cute ideas can take a quick, dark turn. Learning to speak up for yourself as an adult when you haven’t throughout your whole life […]
Escaping the Abyss: My Journey Out of an Abusive Relationship.
I was 17 and at a party where I saw Billy. Billy was tall, dark, nice eyes and the most gorgeous hair I’ve ever seen. Billy came up to me and said I was beautiful and we introduced ourselves. He was 17 and we talked for a little bit before he asked for my number. […]
Triumph Over Turmoil: My Journey Through Adolescent Adversity.
When I was 15 years old, I found myself in a tumultuous situation that I never could have imagined. It all started when I witnessed domestic abuse between a white couple. The abuser, according to many girls, had bipolar disorder and was controlling towards his girlfriend. He was particularly angry that she was friends with […]
