“Unveiling the Shadows: My Journey Through Teen Dating Abuse”
I am a sophomore in high school from Texas. My abuse happened during my freshman year when I was only fourteen years old.In July 2022, I met someone- let’s call her Evi- and fell in love with her. I introduced her to my best friend and my current partner, who wishes to stay anonymous, and […]
Teen Dating Violence; Is Generation Z the Game Changer? By Alexis Bien
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 by Victoria Tatum
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 […]
Teen Dating Violence – What It Looks Like And What We Can Do About It
Teen Dating Violence – What it Looks Like and What We Can Do About It Violence amongst teenage dating is a huge social issue that affects millions of young people around the world. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 12 U.S. high school students experienced dating violence – whether physical or sexual. […]
Preventing Teen Dating Violence
This is where some parents can tend to miss the clear signs of teen-dating violence, under no fault of their own. They are looking for the stranger who tries to groom, and infiltrate the safe-space created for the child. What is often the more pressing concern is the people we invite into the safe-spaces.