Did you know that, on average, 20 people in the United States are physically abused by an intimate partner EVERY MINUTE? One in 4 women experiences severe physical violence by an intimate partner sometime in their lifetime. Research shows intimate partner violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crimes, including rape and murder. The
Have you heard the phrase “You can’t love others unless you love yourself”? Psychologist Leslie Becker-Phelps says though that statement is true, it’s also complicated. Here we’ll explore 5 ways to love yourself so you can love others better. In an article on WebMD, Dr. Becker-Phelps says, “Loving yourself certainly makes it easier to love
The year was 1993, and I was a senior in high school. I passed this good looking guy in the hallway. He had jet black hair and piercing bright blue eyes. He was kind of shy around girls and a class clown. He was wearing a Dallas Cowboys jersey, number 8, for quarterback Troy Aikman.