I am a mom with a ten year old daughter, who is struggling to raise a strong individual who will also be a compassionate friend. Trust me, it is a balancing act to create confident girls that don’t become over-confident “Mean Girls.” Girls can be downright vicious to their own gender and it is ever…
I am going to be a bit vulnerable today before I introduce today’s guest. Her post inspired me to do some of own internal reflecting. I am just now getting back into the swing of working out again. I could work out at home, and do on occasion, but I hate it. There is really…
As promised earlier today here is my friend Lizzi with her bully post. Her story serves as a reminder of how important our jobs are as guardians and the village as a whole. We can’t protect our children from all the bad things that can and will happen but we can do our best to…
Today I am very happy to host my closest friend Lizzi and her blog post on bullying. BUT FIRST… I want to start your day with a poem we wrote several weeks back. I saved it because I love the message and feel it represents a wonderfully compassionate attitude. We all have moments when we need…
On March 20th bloggers from all over the world will be blogging under the topic BUILDING FROM BULLYING with the hashtag #1000Speak. We as a community understand the damage that occurs to both those who are bullied and the bully themselves and we want to make a difference. OUR WORDS MATTER! We share our experiences…
This is the kind of story that prompted me to host the topic on “Bullies”. This girl is beautifully brave and I hope you hear what she has to say. Her voice is only going to get stronger with our support. Help Courtney share her her message, her voice! DROWNING IN HER WORDS by Courtney…
Today’s guest is Jake with Routine Dreamer. I found him one day when I was trying to find a younger point of view. I loved his blog and the things he chose to write about. I love his attitude and his perspective. Truly an inspiring teen! BEING BULLIED IS NOT YOUR FAULT by Jake at…
I have featured this writer here before because I love her. I love her in a YOU MUST READ HER STORIES kind of way. Helena is no stranger to bullying, is a survivor of child abuse, and has been a witness to abuse. I want you to know how amazing I think Helena is. I…
Anytime a group of people have to see each other every day, as they do in school or at work, there are bound to be a few bullies. If we find ourselves in a position where we are being bullied we must formulate a way out of that position. I know so many people who…
Me: Are you popular? Her: No, but I have some great friends so I don’t care. Me: Do you have popular friends? Her: Yes I do and they are nice. Me: Do you want to be popular? Her: I am popular to my friends and I don’t need any more attention than that. Me: You’re…
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