top of page
Search


Self-Compassion: An Essential Step in the Recovery and Healing Process
Survivors are often critical of themselves. After I ended an emotionally abusive relationship, I gave myself a hard time, telling myself...
Dee Dee Said
Jun 26, 20244 min read


Empathy: Supporting Someone in or after a Harmful Relationship
We don’t want our loved ones to be hurt. If someone we care about is in a harmful relationship, we want them away from the person who is...
Dee Dee Said
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Rebuilding Self-Esteem
Finishing a half marathon in running shorts I questioned after an unhealthy relationship. As we heal from an unhealthy or abusive...
Dee Dee Said
Jun 5, 20243 min read


The Aftermath of Unwanted Sexual Advances
A few years ago, after dating a man, Russ, for a few weeks, he wanted us to become sexually active. We were exclusive and he thought it...
Dee Dee Said
May 15, 20248 min read


Healing from Shame
“ I should have known better .” It’s something I’ve told myself and something I’ve heard other survivors say. It’s natural, but it holds...
Dee Dee Said
May 8, 20243 min read


Why didn’t you tell anyone?
After reading the story last week of the abuse I endured the night I graduated from high school, a friend commented that on that evening...
Dee Dee Said
Mar 6, 20245 min read


Listening to your Gut (Internal Cues)
A new romantic relationship can be captivating. From learning the interest is mutual, exchanging contact information, and talking with...
Dee Dee Said
Feb 21, 20244 min read


February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
At Positively Impacting Communities (PIC), we believe that by shining a light into the dark, Christ’s love can overcome it, and others...
Dee Dee Said
Jan 31, 20241 min read
bottom of page
