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Abuse in Teen Relationships
In today’s age, being in a relationship while you're a teenager is perfectly normal. After being in a relationship myself for a VERY long time, I have met nearly every issue a teen relationship could have. Gas money, where you’ll go on your next date, other girls/boys, stress with grades or sports, neediness , and just plain out disrespect are just some examples. But those aren't as big as what others go through. Abusive relationships don't exactly need to be physically abusive. There are different kinds of abuse.
By Julieann Alexander8 years ago in Humans
How to Stop Being Bullied
No one wishes to be bullied within their life. But unfortunately it happens and it's not fair. The real reason why bullies shame others is because they have something insecure about themselves that they're not proud of, so they take it out on others to feel better about themselves. I was bullied throughout most of my school years, but it wasn't until my final two years of school when it got really bad. I was bullied because people thought I looked ugly so they made jokes about my appearance and starting body shaming me in the changing room because my face did not match my body type, and throughout that time I told no one besides my closest friends. My friends would listen to what I had to say, but they were no good at making me feel better. All the advice that they would give me was to just ignore the bullies. But it was hard to ignore. This happened to me everyday by a large group people that I couldn't just ignore. They were in the same classes as me and they would always sit next to me in assemblies so they could just laugh at me. I was beginning to really hate myself and come home everyday and just lock myself in my room and cry. The worst part is I didn't even want to tell anyone because the exam period was coming up, so I didn't want teachers or one the staff members to know about this because I just wanted to focus on passing my exams. But now I am starting to regret it. One of my main bullies still go to my school, but I don't really see much anymore. If I come across her she stills acts same way towards me by laughing at my face deliberately so she can get into my head. Well, that all stopped three months ago once I learnt how to control her actions with just a few changes to my mind set. So here are ways to stop being bullied by others.
By Bethany Gordon8 years ago in Humans
Unconditional Love
Unconditional love. This is the love that those who are closest to you are meant to have, is it not? Often, the family is used as an example of such a weird concept. You get told that unconditional love is the love that you have for your family and your family has for you.
By Mochi Mirangue8 years ago in Humans
Life After Upheaval
Sometimes, things just don’t go according to plan. Mistakes are made. So many mistakes. The kind that you don’t even recognize as mistakes until they’re over and you’re left with a feeling of dread that resembles a bead of sweat rolling down your back. Unsettling, but passing nonetheless.
By Andie Pabon8 years ago in Humans
Never Thought I Would Write About You
I don't feel like I get like this often. But today is the day that I am going to write about the time that I did. I remember the first night, I was honestly terrified when I stumbled in, and with good reason; I was being fucking trailed. I wasn't in the kind of place that you walk around at night by yourself, but of course me being the stubborn independent person that I am, I was doing just that. Stumbling around like no one was going to take notice of my situation or try and take advantage of it. I ducked into your place and it was dead. I think the emptiness made me feel comfortable.
By CurlSmiles8 years ago in Humans
Check on Your Strong Friends
The strong friend... we all have them—and if we don’t have them, we are them. It’s hard to be the strong friend. You don’t show off your vulnerability much, and you probably don’t cry in front of your friends all that much either. You’re the one who offers endless advice and support, and are ALWAYS there to check in on your friends and make sure they’re okay. And while it’s great to be the strong friend, it can also be really difficult. Feeling the need to stay strong and put together even when things go wrong is no easy task. Let’s face it—it’s just how we are wired, but it doesn’t make life’s problems disappear. Because you’re so used to being strong, it is difficult for you to express what you are feeling in any way that isn’t nonchalant. You hope your friends have realized this about you, but it seems every time you need them the most, they ignore any signs of help you are so desperately giving.
By Paranneting/Anne Reboa8 years ago in Humans
36 Years of Playing Hide and Seek With Love
I read somewhere the average woman had an average of four sexual partners—and you won’t believe it—that statistic isn’t per year... it's per lifetime. Wonder what that says about me—I had three just last month alone. Guess my sexual appetite is as large as my appetite for food. Luckily, sex has no calories. Sometimes I really think I could use a chastity belt, clearly self control is not my strong suite. My vagina seems to decide my evenings’ fate for the both of us. My brain’s really a pushover, always being punked by my heart and now my vagina, too.
By Erika Potap8 years ago in Humans
Life After Love: Part 8
MARLEY Giselle had fallen asleep in my arms again, and I couldn't bear to move her just yet. She was sleeping so peacefully, so comfortably in my embrace, I didn't want to wake her until Freddy came to get her. This has been our routine for the last couple of weeks now. We all took shifts looking after her, but she spent most of her time with me or Freddy. I'd like to think she almost preferred it that way. I hoped she did. I felt just as protective of her as I would for my own child.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
Best Ways to Get Over a Breakup and Move On. Top Story - August 2018.
Everyone reacts differently to heartache and rejection, but some responses are healthier and more effective than others. And many responses to grief, though they might feel good in the moment, can make the healing process longer and more difficult.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Humans
New Adventures Await
The sun has gone down, the sky is dark, and the street lights flicker amid the warm, mid-summer air. Birds continue to chirp to each other, kids shouting in their backyards, and a fan blowing cool air into my bedroom; well, what will formerly be my bedroom in less than 48 hours.
By Morganne Thayer8 years ago in Humans
Marital Bliss
My husband and I have been together for nearly ten years. Being that I am 30, this means that I have been with him for a third of my life. People say the honeymoon phase wears off, and I am honestly so thankful that it does. Sure, it is fun to have something new and exciting with all the shiny bells and whistles. New relationships are like chandeliers that catch all the light and throw it around the room, but a good marriage is like your favorite comfy chair: It is the place you fall into and feel safe. That one place where you are truly yourself with all your flaws and quirks. I am so happy to be married.
By Amy Jourdan8 years ago in Humans
