I’ve noticed a decline in a lot of the simple things that we as people say to one another to get by: “Bless you,” when someone sneezes; “Thank you,” when someone goes out of their way to do a favor; or even “I love you,” or one of its many forms, when you just mean it. Those three words, though so short, hold so much meaning, and it’s a shame that no one seems to dare use them anymore. November is National Runaway Awareness Month, and I think in support of it, these powerful words, tokens of appreciation, should return to our lives. They may just be a token, but they keep the game going, the one that everyone plays where you can feel comfortable in your own home. Without them, some think, why stay where I’m not wanted, not loved? And so they don’t. I can’t speak from experience concerning what it feels like to be unloved by those around you, but I do know the pain of not at least hearing a semblance of those words every once in a while. Just make sure that they know it, before it gets out of hand, before they’re out of your hands. And if you yourself ever feel unloved, don’t feel discouraged to talk about it. If you feel that you can’t talk to your friends and family, talk to the National Runaway Switchboard. There’s enough love to go around, so don’t be stingy. It never hearts to hear that you care.
- Eric
Posts Tagged ‘National Runaway Switchboard’
Runaway Love
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Help is Always Around
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
I’ve said in my earlier blog that sometimes, there are more people misjudging you than you think. However, there are also more people supporting you than you think. In fact, many of the people who misjudge and abuse you only do so because they misunderstand you. That does not justify their actions, but it points out that an honest conversation is necessary and occasionally a simple solution to your conflicts. Even if that is not the case, always remember when you are abused, there will always be someone in your school, in your local organizations, or at the 1-800-RUNAWAY hotline who would be more than willing to talk to you. All you need to do is just talk to them. Always be honest about what happens and you will be surprised how good people can be.
- Phy
Teen Dating Violence
Sunday, July 24th, 2011
Dating is very common in the teenage world. Some teens feel if they are not with someone then they are an outcast or something is wrong with them. Finding someone to be with is like a race for many. Everyone is always in a rush to find their perfect partner. In reality they have their whole lives ahead of them. There is no need to rush into things. When rushing into things people and hearts can get broken. It then ends up being a whole mistake. Another reason why people should not rush into a relationship is because you might hardly know the person. They can be the sweetest person in the world at first but then they turn to abuse, which is completely wrong. Dating violence happens so often it can hardly be recognized. Love usually blinds violence. If you or someone you know believes there is dating violence, don’t keep quiet there are resources out there to help such as the National Runaway Switchboard.
- Tatiana