“Ignoring the pink elephant in the living room does not make it go away.” ~LMB Pretending your spouse doesn’t have a drinking problem does not mean they don’t have a drinking problem. Looking away from your lover’s computer so you don’t see their secret chat room discussions doesn’t mean those chats aren’t happening. Walking away when your mother berates and […]
Dare to Walk Away When You’re Shown Serious Red Flags
“Ignoring red flags often results in serious long-term consequences. Heed the warnings, don’t run from them.” ~LMB I’m often amazed at the people men and women allow into their lives. There are often so many red flags regarding who people are that you would think more people would heed the warning signs. Instead, though, too […]
Do Not Normalize, Rationalize, or Justify Aggression
“Unless you are at risk of physical harm, violence is not okay, acceptable, or justified.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Seldom is a violent act all about one thing, but rather a conglomeration of many: uncontrolled anger, impulsiveness, fear, trauma, righteousness, cultural teachings, upbringing, and more. Similarly, the response to violence can take on many forms: silence, fear, […]
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