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Our Healthy Relationship classes for teens cover many aspects of a sometimes-tricky part of life. We speak about respect, boundaries and how relationships aren’t perfect, but they can be deeply fulfilling when nurtured intentionally. We also talk about dating and being social and doing it safely. One of the methodologies of being a safe teen is relying on parents to help if or when things get weird. On Ranker, I found a nice strategy for a safe, face-saving extraction from that type of...

This is the first in a series of articles on information and strategies that you'll need to know in your quest for freedom from an abusive partner. If you’re in a relationship that feels unsafe, you may not be ready—or able—to leave right now. That’s more common than people think. A safety plan isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about taking small, thoughtful steps to help protect yourself in ways that feel possible for you. What Is a Safety Plan? A safety plan is a simple, personalized...

Sometimes, a song can be uplifting and carry someone from deep despair and regret to hope and empowerment. This month's DVITA choice is " The Reckoning " by Halestorm. It's not a new song from them, but it's one of the best. From "megbby1"- " As someone who survived an abusive relationship, this song has so much meaning for me. Love it so much it gives me goosebumps. Thanks, Halestorm for giving a voice to everything I've felt but couldn't really say ." Then there's this from "jerriwilson...