Our writer Lauren A. found herself pulled into the world of Rap Stars, and she couldn’t believe what she discovered…(and neither will you!)… more »
Stop Comparing
I did something today that I’ve never done before. I stood straight in front of a mirror and told myself I couldn’t move… more »
On Not Giving Up the Fight
Lately I’ve been feeling as though I am being attacked from all directions; just as I pick myself up, life seems to find… more »
Use Your Voice
Last year during this time I was living in an abusive relationship. I’m usually the last person to keep quiet when… more »
Rocking Recovery in an Eating Disordered Society
Hey everyone, I hope your 2012 is off to an amazing start! Today I want to write about something that has been on… more »
On Verbally Abusive Relationships (my story)
The following is a paper I did for my Relational Communications course on Verbally Abusive Relationships – using the example from my own… more »
Loneliness
Loneliness: an unpleasant feeling in which a person feels a strong sense of emptiness and solitude resulting from inadequate levels of social… more »
Handling Criticism
To you, specifically you! It will always amaze me how one word, one phrase or one talk can outweigh the value of… more »
Not My Choice by Ruth Greenaway-Robbins
No one chooses to be abused – No one makes it happen – No one is immune to it. Somewhere, somehow vulnerability in… more »
The Commandments
Hey guys, here’s a post I did earlier this year for Embrace:Me. Enjoy! ♥ Lauren Bersaglio The Commandments People always ask me,… more »
On Getting Out of An Abusive Relationship (it’s harder than just saying ‘goodbye’)
**disclaimer: I have never been victim to physical abuse, so I am not sure if this relates to situations of physical abuse and… more »
On Being a “Needle Girl in [Someone's] Haystack World” (“I Like You” isn’t enough)
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to be treated in a relationship. So often we get caught up in… more »
Knowing When To Let Go
We all have relationships in life. They may be romantic relationships with a spouse, they may be familial relationships, such as that of… more »
Self-Love
“To love yourself right now, just as you are, is to give yourself heaven. Don’t wait until you die. If you wait, you… more »
On Impossible “Ideals” (the upside to it)
The day I realized that if you’re tall you’re supposed to look shorter, and if you’re short you’re supposed to look taller, and… more »
Looking In The Mirror: Part 1
Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality. — Les Brown I’ve decided to write this post in parts because… more »
Mom vs. Student
My mom’s a mom – she worries too much. One afternoon she came into my room to mention some plan her and my… more »
Video Game Addiction
I am not here to bash World of Warcraft or any other video game for that matter; I am just going to… more »
