I might only be a teen, but I’m learning these quotes real quick. My mom always told me this, but I never believed her until now.
~Just a confused girl~
Category Archives: Teens
Teen self Harm-Let’s fake a smile and hide my problems
Listen if they want to talk, but don’t force or pressure them
If your child wants to talk to you, listen and ask them what support they want.
Try to avoid:
- jumping to conclusions or solutions
- pressurising them by setting unrealistic targets
- making them feel guilty that they have caused a ‘problem’.
But if they don’t want to talk to you, suggest that they:
- write you a letter or email about their thoughts and feelings
- talk to another trusted adult
- contact ChildLine on 0800 1111.
Don’t take it personally or feel that you have failed as a parent. Children often don’t talk to their parents about self-harm because they are trying to protect them.
Showing understanding may help to develop your child’s confidence to discuss this with you at a later time.
Here is a link to Reachout.com for real stories ans support: http://us.reachout.com/real-stories/self-harm
~DarcSunShine~
Learning to control the steam
Do you have a short fuse or find yourself getting into frequent arguments and fights? Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, but when chronic, explosive anger spirals out of control, it can have serious consequences for your relationships, your health, and your state of mind.
Understanding anger
The emotion of anger is neither good nor bad. It’s perfectly healthy and normal to feel angry when you’ve been mistreated or wronged. The feeling isn’t the problem—it’s what you do with it that makes a difference. Anger becomes a problem when it harms you or others.
If you have a hot temper, you may feel like it’s out of your hands and there’s little you can do to tame the beast. But you have more control over your anger than you think. You can learn to express your emotions without hurting others—and when you do, you’ll not only feel better, you’ll also be more likely to get your needs met. Mastering the art of anger management takes work, but the more you practice, the easier it will get. And the payoff can be huge. Learning to control your anger and express it appropriately can help you build better relationships, achieve your goals, and lead a healthier, more satisfying life.
- We become more angry when we are stressed and body resources are down.
- We are rarely ever angry for the reasons we think.
- We are often angry when we didn’t get what we needed as a child.
- We often become angry when we see a trait in others we can’t stand in ourselves.
- Underneath many current angers are old disappointments, traumas, and triggers.
- Sometimes we get angry because we were hurt as a child.
- We get angry when a current event brings up an old unresolved situation from the past.
- We often feel strong emotion when a situation has a similar content, words or energy that we have felt before.
Here are a few links with more information that might steer you in the right direction:
~Stay Strong~
Live and Learn
Strange Days
The music video for “Strange Days” depicts a young homeless girl begging for change outside an office building, and being turned down by a woman passerby. Interspersed are “strange” happenings (such as the street turning to dusk) and a flashback sequence showing the girl running away from an abusive father. Throughout, a disheveled and unshaven Matthew Good is depicted interacting with the video’s characters, though his presence goes unnoticed. At the climax of the song the woman leaves the building, once again dismissing the girl’s and a still unnoticed Good’s request for change. The young runaway watches as the woman steps off the curb into the path of an oncoming van. The runaway springs up to save the woman, sacrificing herself in the process. Fading in, the girl’s ghost is shown watching paramedics as they close a body bag over her. She finally acknowledges Good, who is now clean shaven and wearing an all black suit, revealing his role as an angel of death. The final blurred shot depicts a little girl skipping down a tunnel toward a bright light.
The storm
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
~Harriet Beecher Stowe~
You are awesome
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit”
― E.E. Cummings
“I laugh at myself.
I don’t take myself completely seriously.
I think that’s another quality that people have to hold on to… you have to laugh, especially at yourself.”
― Madonna
“When you’re different, sometimes you don’t see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the person who doesn’t.”
― Jodi Picoult, Change of Heart
“I’m not insecure. I’ve been through way too much f**king sh*t to be insecure. I’ve got huge balls. But I’ve been humbled. That makes you grateful for every day you have.”
― Drew Barrymore
“Noble and great. Courageous and determined. Faithful and fearless. That is who you are and who you have always been. And understanding it can change your life, because this knowledge carries a confidence that cannot be duplicated any other way.”
― Sheri L. Dew
Good morning my friends
Just be you!
One of the amazing things about life is that every day we get a fresh start. Every day we get the opportunity to learn a new lesson, grow a little more, deepen our connection to life, to each other and to our own spirit.
Sometimes, the desire to expand can cause us to forget that which we already are. While it is important to continue evolving, learning and growing, being too focused on this can get in the way of our ability to be in the present and enjoy what we have.
By fully accepting who you are in this moment, you create the space and freedom for yourself to JUST BE YOU.
MENTAL GEMS: DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH
First and foremost, I’m a mother and Love my family dearly. I love to laugh and use humor as a positive coping mechanism. I can be brutally honest, but expect the same in return. I love drawing, History, writing, the smell of fresh brewed coffee, Star Wars, classic video games, the smell of candles lit after cleaning my house, and I absolutely love music! I enjoy researching topics that interest me and learning from others as well. This allows us to help others that might not have the information that they need. Educate yourselves my friends! You see, there is much more to me than just my Illness. Share a little about yourself. Guest posts are welcome and I think this would be a good topic to start with.
~Stay Strong~
DarcSunshine
Connecting is key
Connect, because we are stronger when we pull together.
Loneliness and social isolation have many negative physical and mental health effects. Our lack of regular meaningful connection has implications for our mental health and wellbeing, but the solutions are within our reach.Many people feel that they are too busy to add yet more to their calendars, but wellbeing can be significantly boosted simply by doing little things such as making one personal phone call a day, reading a child a story, or walking the dog with friends.
Connect is one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing along with Give, Be Active, Keep Learning and Take Notice.
~Stay Strong~
DarcSunshine
Wonderwoman knows whats up
Parenthood: funny but yet serious stuff
A lot of such shows about family lack confidence in their subject: they assume that viewers will get bored and tune out, and so immediately load up the melodrama and over-the-top crises. To its credit, Parenthood doesn’t. Oh, there are plenty of problems: drug issues, love issues, mental health disorders, and a couple twists I won’t spoil. But in the grand scheme of TV, it’s pretty small, real stuff.
It’s the writing, and the serious-comic tone, that manage that. Parenthood occupies a place on the comedy-drama spectrum somewhere between Modern Family and thirtysomething, and it’s a daring place to go, requiring actors who can sell the comedy while showing that their characters are joking as a way to deal with things that seriously matter to them.
If you are interested you should definitely give the show a whirl. Enjoy!
Fighting depression
For all you teens out there
Hey you beautiful teens out there.love you all and if there is anything you need, whether its advice or even just wanting a chat don’t be afraid to message us because we are here, we wont judge and we are here to help you. Stay strong, Keep Fighting..
“Stop trying to “fix” yourself; you’re NOT broken. You are perfectly imperfect and powerful beyond measure.”
“love your mom like there’s no tomorrow, there’s a chance one day you could wake up and she won’t be there anymore.”
“It’s amazing how quickly your mood can change, how deep your heart can sink and how one person can affect you.”
“Life is like a camera: focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out., take another shot!”
“We all wear a strong facade outside and act like we don’t care anything but deep down inside we are looking for someone who will see through all that facade and truly understand and care for us.”
Listen to this If you don’t feel beautiful or feeling down about anything…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz12ctve2sc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz12ctve2sc
~Just a confused girl~
I want to personally thank my beautiful daughter for her contribution to my blog and to this very important cause.
You are important
~Just a confused girl~
~Stay Strong~
Gabefund
Please watch this and consider helping!!!!!! They are an amazing family and deserve all the love and support we can give (prayerfully and financially) ….
about gabefund
This is a website dedicated to the raising of our special needs son, Gabriel Harnisch. To meet Gabe, watch the video. To learn how to help financially, click “give”. To see updates and photos on how Gabe is doing, and specific monthly prayer requests, click “pray.” Thank you for your heart for an amazing 14 year old. We are blessed that you are peeking at his page, and humbled and grateful for your support!
Give
Want to give to the Gabe Fund? There are 2 ways:
Call Future Men and donate using your credit or debit card over the phone: (417) 546-4171. Let them know it’s for the Gabe fund!!!
Mail a check to this address: The Gabe Fund Future Men 2000 Deer Lane Kirbyville, Missouri, 65679
For Gabe to finish high school at Future Men, it will cost $60,000.
All donations are anonymous. Sarah and John, Gabe’s parents, will have no knowledge of who is giving or how much they have given. The Future Men team is handling all donations directly at the school.
Share
The more people share Gabe’s story, the better cared for he will be! There is strength in numbers! Feel free to share his video story on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or any social media platform. We can use the prayer and financial support. Also, if you would like, we have created small cards that can be handed out at churches or to family and friends. Email Sarah (Gabe’s mom), and she will mail them to you.
business card
A family in need
About gabefund
This is a website dedicated to the raising of our special needs son, Gabriel Harnisch. To meet Gabe, watch the video. To learn how to help financially, click “give”. To see updates and photos on how Gabe is doing, and specific monthly prayer requests, click “pray.” Thank you for your heart for an amazing 14 year old. We are blessed that you are peeking at his page, and humbled and grateful for your support!
“Laugh, even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired.
Smile, even when you’re trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision.
Sing, even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy.
Trust, even when your heart begs you not to.
Twirl, even when your mind makes no sense of what you see.
Frolick, even when you are made fun of. Kiss, even when others are watching. Sleep, even when you’re afraid of what the dreams might bring.
Run, even when it feels like you can’t run any more.
And, always, remember, even when the memories pinch your heart. Because the pain of all your experience is what makes you the person you are now. And without your experience—you are an empty page, a blank notebook, a missing lyric. What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold your head up high the next day. So don’t live life in fear. Because you are stronger now, after all the crap has happened, than you ever were back before it started.”
― Alysha Speer
Believe in me
Hey you beautiful teens out there. love you all and if there is anything you need, whether its advice or even just wanting a chat don’t be afraid to message us because we are here, we wont judge and we are here to help you. Stay strong, Keep Fighting..
Listen to this If you don’t feel beautiful or feeling down about anything, it helped me and it might help you.
~Just a confused girl~
Youth Of A Nation:Bent not Broke 