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Counseling

Counseling is not a bad thing and does not carry the stigma that it once had. Whether you pay a licensed counselor or seek an outside party to provide an unbiased opinion, find someone to give guidance in your relationship.

Do NOT discuss your relational issues with family members, as this can distort the way your family sees your partner.

Communication

Can you talk openly with your partner? Do you feel safe speaking about your dreams? Do you set goals as a couple?

If you are struggling, find simple questions and build on those. Yes, you may feel really silly, but you have to start somewhere, just like in the beginning of your relationship.

Use sentences that start with "I..." rather than "You..." because "You..." statements can make people defensive. This will take practice and thought.

Books

There are all sorts of relationship books out there, but here are two that I like:

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman (Website)

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Website)

Each author has other books that are worth a look; and although Gottman's book has "marriage" in the title, the principles can be used for any relationship type.

Time

Time is an expensive commodity, and how you spend it speaks volumes to your people. Make time for those who matter to you.

Money

Money is your business, but make sure to communicate with your person. Also, make sure you each have discretionary money with no questions asked. This will be a relationship-saver.

Addiction, abuse, suicide, and mental health

FIRST, I want to say this:

"It is NEVER your fault! We all make choices; every minute of every day, we choose how we are going to act."

Addiction

FIRST, I want to say this:

Addiction comes in many forms: drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, gaming, etc, and is not easy for the addicted or the family. SAMHSA is a great website to find helplines, support and treatment options for alcohol or drug addiction and mental health services.

Abuse

FIRST, I want to say this:

Suicide

Domestic violence is not just physical. It can be economic, emotional, mental, physical, or sexual.

If you know you are the victim of domestic violence, please seek help by calling the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224.

If you are unsure about the signs of domestic violence, please see below. Please make sure you are on a safe device (examples: library or school computer, cell phone or tablet where you can clear your history, temp files, and cookies)!

DV Wheel

DV Cycle

Suicide

Mental Health

Suicide

According to the AFSP, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US.

While males are 4 times more likely than females to die by suicide, females attempt suicide 3 times as often as males.

SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 800-273-8255 (TALK) or text TALK to 741741

Mental Health

Many people I know have been diagnosed with a mental illness: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc. There is no shame in mental illness.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a great website to learn more, find support and get involved.

Love Yourself

Mental Health

Be kind to yourself: your flaws, your weaknesses, your strengths.

This woman is my inspiration in my own journey of loving myself where I am and loving others where they are: January Harshe

#radmom

Relationships

Counseling

Communication

Books

Time

Money

Addiction, abuse, suicide, and mental health

FIRST, I want to say this:

FIRST, I want to say this:

FIRST, I want to say this:

Addiction

FIRST, I want to say this:

FIRST, I want to say this:

Abuse

FIRST, I want to say this:

Suicide

Suicide

Mental Health

Suicide

Mental Health

Mental Health

Mental Health

Love Yourself

Mental Health

Mental Health

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