A quiet truth rises in my heart today: Every decision we make shapes the direction of our lives far more than we realize. Some choices feel small, almost forgettable. Others carry weight. But all of them — every single one — move us either toward wisdom or away from it. June 7 invites us to […]
Discovering Truth in Decision Making
Is quick decision-making truly beneficial, or are we simply overlooking our own truths? Drop a line or two if you’ve ever felt torn between impulse and what’s right. Here’s the truth: every choice shapes our future more than we think. Sometimes, the smallest decisions lead us to wisdom; other times, they pull us away. It’s […]
The Power of Thoughtful Decision-Making
1. Know Your Worth Before you can set boundaries, you must recognize your inherent value. You are not responsible for carrying the emotional weight of others or sacrificing your peace to maintain connection. When you know your worth, you can say no without guilt and yes without fear. 2. Listen to Your Inner Voice Your […]
My Guide for Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Some proverbs and famous quotes sound wise only because they come wrapped in nostalgia, violins, or Technicolor. But “a heart is judged by how much you are loved” and “love means never having to say you’re sorry” may be two of Hollywood’s worst pieces of life advice. Continue reading →
Love Means Always Having to Say You’re Sorry
Six-Word Saturday 6.6.26
Baby cobra in Walmart’s parking lot?
The image below is from Markus Winkler. The image depicts a typewriter with a piece of paper with the words ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE printed on it in large typeface. ➰➰➰ What worries me most – artificial intelligence Or natural stupidity that humans display It is sad that humans have delegated The process of thinking and planning To […]
Artificial intelligence vs Natural stupidity
I’ve noticed it’s the quiet that hits the hardestThe vacancy of your notifications on a busy dayThe little interruptions I became quite accustomed toAnd I miss those ever-loving interludes with youThe way you’d plead and beg for more timeI never quite understood how little time we had leftIf only I’d known, I would’ve never said […]
Danny
Help them to feel safe and take part in things again, but only at their own pace and in ways they feel are best. Knowing they can talk to you about feeling unsafe and can ask for your companionship when they need it, will be reassuring as they tackle difficult things.
Reassure them that you will give them your support, and allow them time to work it through. Make it clear that you will be around to talk to now or in the future, and help them to trust you not to push them into expressing things before they are ready. Ask if they know any other friends they would find it easier to talk to, or if they would like to see a Rape Counselor, and offer to help them organize this if they’d like you to, but remember not to pressure them into anything they don’t feel ready for.
Try to help them distinguish between wishing it had never happened, in terms of wishing they hadn’t been there at that time, or said what they said, and so on, and it being their fault it happened. Everyone has a basic human right to be free from threat, harassment or attack.
