Category Archives: Teen Dating Relationships: Violence and Emotional Wellness

Thandie Newton Speaks Out About Sexual Abuse

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Ressurrection

Thandie Newton Speaks Out About Sexual Abuse. In many cases, people tend to ignore that sexual violence, emotional and sexual abuse can take place in a “professional” environment. I believe that Thandie’s story requires us to pay attention not only … Continue reading →

Entertainment Today: Lil’ Wayne, Meek Mills, Nicki Minaj, and Sex With A Grudge

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Ressurrection

Not every black person knows about the story of Emmett Till. In fact, I am going to be honest and say that I have confused the story of Emmett Till with Medgar Evers. As I have heard both stories, what … Continue reading →

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Stop Stalking: Excerpts from “Hey, Back Off!” by: Jennie Withers

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Ressurrection

Stalking Excerpts from Hey, Back Off! Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment By Jennie Withers Stalking is a form of harassment and bullying. Harassment itself is unwanted attention, but stalking takes it a step further. The victim is unable to ever … Continue reading →

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Committing Suicide: How Media Attention Makes People Pull The Trigger

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Ressurrection

Over the last few weeks I have been inundated with different instances of suicide. I receive phone calls from individuals who are or have experienced forms of domestic and/or sexual violence. For some it has happened in their marriages (to … Continue reading →

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Rapper Meek Mills’ Rape Lyrics

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Ressurrection

Meek Mills is a rapper from the Philadelphia area. A pastor who planted a church in the same area that Meek Mills is from decided to boycott is new song “Amen” citing that the song is sacrilegious. One of the … Continue reading →

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Four Things You Can Learn From A Woman Married To A Child Molester

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Ressurrection

Lisa (wife and mom) her daughter Melissa, and step-father David Wayne Mixon were a family until one fatal day that changed their entire lives forever. This story is a warning to all women and men seeking a significant other whether … Continue reading →

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The Bible and Child Sexual Abuse II

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Ressurrection

Did you know that perpetrators find my blogs too? They have computers, jobs, and families. Predators are not only online but they are Hollywood Producers, and unfortunately often someone’s mother or father, sister or brother, wife or husband. In The … Continue reading →

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International Marijuana Appreciation Day

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Ressurrection

International Marijuana Appreciation Day- I mean we have every other awareness and appreciation day spanning the entire twelve month calendar. For many, the idea of smoking weed, an illegal substance is absolutely preposterous. There are 190 million Cannibus users. Four-twenty is a number that may, or … Continue reading →

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Five Myths About Lil’ Wayne and his Child Sexual Abuse

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ressurrection

I keep my dick in my pants, them hoes take it from me. – a rap lyric from Lil’ Wayne’s documentary. “Shocking Revelation” was the title that media take out used to reveal that Lil’ Wayne was a victim of … Continue reading →

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Marko Hamlin: One Man’s Story Of Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse and Depression

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Ressurrection

Marko Hamlin was raised in Arlington, Virginia. The son of an alcoholic mother, he was placed into foster care around five years old. His mother had visitation and he remembers being returned to his mother in fourth grade. Marko … Continue reading →

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My Letter To My Younger Self

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Ressurrection

My Letter to My Younger Self Dear Me: Did you know that your middle name means Victory of the People and Overcomer in Victory? “You’ll always feel a sense of alone because you’re not meant to be in the crowd. You … Continue reading →

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The Rules of Engagement: The Biblical Truth About Dating, and Marriage

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Ressurrection

Being Single Today Are you a single Christian woman or man confused about what God says about dating, courting, or the process of becoming engaged and married? How many seminars, church sit-ins, counseling sessions and peer discussions about fornication, … Continue reading →

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Wishy-Washy Friends: Dismiss them or Keep them

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Ressurrection

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them”-Dr. Maya Angelou This quote appears far too often in my life in fact I think because it is something I base my morals and beliefs off of. It is my challenger. … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Teen Dating Relationships: Violence and Emotional Wellness | Tagged Adolescence, fake friends, friendship, half way friends, high school friendships, holiday, Jah, Maya Angelou, New Year, Valentine, Valentines Day | Leave a comment

Feeling Alone from a Teen Perspective

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Ressurrection

Feeling alone I’m sure everyone has experienced it. It’s nothing that anyone likes and at this current moment I’m feeling a bit alone but in a way I’m kind of glad because I feel one with myself. This is the … Continue reading →

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The Battle Of The Browns: Domestic Violence in the Media

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ressurrection

“Love Will Find A Way” – Whitney Houston Right now, in the media fueled by Whitney Houston’s death there are repeated interviews of her which depict her life on drugs and in a domestically violent marriage to R&B Super Star … Continue reading →

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My Career Journey: An Introduction Letter

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Ressurrection

Remember my last post “My Career Journey?” In this one, I want to revisit the experience that I mentioned which I desire to have as I work. And, here is a sample introduction letter that I am going to send … Continue reading →

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TELL YOUR FOSTER CARE STORY

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Ressurrection

May is National Foster Care Month. My blog is dedicated to Love, Life and Relationships: Overcoming Emotional and Child Sexual Abuse. In honor of the thirty four percent of foster children that experience child sexual abuse, and those who experience … Continue reading →

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Are Teens who commit Violent Acts in Dating Relationships just bored?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Ressurrection

As a speaker on the subject of Teen Dating Relationships: Violence and Emotional Wellness, I thought that it was important to celebrate Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with a blog post. So, I went digging for a spark of some … Continue reading →

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I Did Not Know My Own Strength

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Ressurrection

In light of Whitney Houston’s death, I want to share with you why her last album saved my life. I was homeless, sleeping in my car. My home had foreclosed, my business was closed and the key had been turned … Continue reading →

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How to Tell Your Story

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Ressurrection

How to Tell Your Story For millions of people, the popularity of writing memoirs have become contagious. Motivational Speakers even suggest that you tell your story In their messages. This month, I looked in the Oprah magazine to find that … Continue reading →