Tips and facts

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltman  The holiday season can be a joyous time of celebration with family and friends – but it can also be a source of stress in a relationship. Between school, work, and quality time with family and friends, it’s no wonder the holiday season can feel especially overwhelming when […]

If you see a friend that is struggling or in pain, your first instinct is likely to help them in any way you can. Especially, if you think (or you know) that person is in an unhealthy relationship. On average, it takes about 7 attempts before a person fully leaves an abusive relationship, and it […]

Breaking up with someone is hard enough, but when it’s because of unhealthy patterns or relationship abuse, it gets even more complicated. There will come a time when you’re at peace with your decision to end the relationship and feel ready to start another one. Until then, you might be surprised at some of the […]

One of the most difficult tasks in a relationship can be helping your partner or significant other heal from a previous abusive relationship. What does it look like to comfort them, to walk through the healing process with them, to love them through it? No pressure, either, but as a S/O, you have quite possibly […]

Written by Writer’s Corps member Stephanie Perez True or False: Folks with disabilities don’t desire or can’t be in meaningful relationships. False. Major false. We all desire and deserve to have meaningful relationships where we feel loved and appreciated. This need is felt by people with disabilities too. Some people may be surprised by this […]

If you or someone you know is in an unhealthy relationship, it can be difficult to know where to point them to for help. The great news is there are many wonderful resources and organizations–right at your fingertips–that are ready and willing to help anyone who might be in an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Here […]

Written by Writer’s Corps member Emily DeSanctis   “Did it ever get physical?” This is often the first question we ask someone we know or suspect is in an unhealthy relationship. While starting a conversation around physical abuse is essential, the issue is when it’s the only question we ask. Stopping short of inquiring about [...]

Everyone deserves to have healthy relationships. But healthy relationships don’t just happen on their own—they’re built over time, with each participant actively shaping a dynamic that’s either healthy or unhealthy. What largely determines the quality of the relationship? The behaviors of each person. Unfortunately, few of us are ever taught how to practice healthy behaviors […]

Written by One Love Writers Corp member, Jade Anna Hughes   Every afternoon without fail, my daughters will ask for a cookie for their late afternoon snack, even though they know that we have a very firm "no sweets" after lunch boundary. Establishing rules from an early age can only benefit a growing child by [...]