Showing posts with label Artists/Celebrities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Artists/Celebrities. Show all posts
News – Recovering Alexa Ray Joel Talks About "Heartbreak-Related Depression" – Celebrity News – UsMagazine.com
Good Father Vs. Good Husband?
This topic can be confusing, but I understand it now. It came up after my friend and I were talking about the reality show “Gotti’s Way”. Like most men, Gotti appears to be a wonderful father. He provides for his children, spends time with them and plays a significant part in their life, but from the looks of things he does not appear to be a good husband. Now, I’m no judge. This is just my interpretation from the show. It is reality T.V. and I think it is fair to have an opinion. What’s going on? Could we be in love with the fact that our men are good fathers and excuse them from being good husbands??? Think about it….Don’t you have a right to have a good husband, especially if you have to be a wonderful mother and a good wife too. It is his responsibility to provide, so why do we sometimes feel as if it’s a privilege?
I would never tear Gotti’s wife down. I think she is a beautiful, strong and wonderful mother. The question I have is, “Why do we stay?” Why do some people stay in unhealthy relationships?
“If abusive or unhealthy relationships are so bad, then why do some people stay in them? Why don't they just stop spending time with their friend or break up with the person and stop seeing them? Sometimes it may be hard to get out of an abusive relationship. This is because violent relationships often go in cycles. After a person is violent, he or she may apologize and promise never to hurt you again, and even say that they will work on the relationship. It may be a while before that person acts violently again. These ups and downs can make it hard to leave a relationship.”
“It's hard to leave someone you care about. You may be scared or ashamed to admit that you are in an abusive relationship, or you may be simply scared to be alone without that person. You may be afraid that no one will believe you, or that your friend or partner will hurt you more if you tell someone. “
This just came to my mind today and I wanted to know what you think? You do not have to analyze their situation, but what about yours? Does your partner do what he is supposed to do? Does he respect you and your children?
Please stop settling ladies….
Think about it….
Some Info taken from www.youngwomenshealth.org. website
Love is Love LNP
I would never tear Gotti’s wife down. I think she is a beautiful, strong and wonderful mother. The question I have is, “Why do we stay?” Why do some people stay in unhealthy relationships?
“If abusive or unhealthy relationships are so bad, then why do some people stay in them? Why don't they just stop spending time with their friend or break up with the person and stop seeing them? Sometimes it may be hard to get out of an abusive relationship. This is because violent relationships often go in cycles. After a person is violent, he or she may apologize and promise never to hurt you again, and even say that they will work on the relationship. It may be a while before that person acts violently again. These ups and downs can make it hard to leave a relationship.”
“It's hard to leave someone you care about. You may be scared or ashamed to admit that you are in an abusive relationship, or you may be simply scared to be alone without that person. You may be afraid that no one will believe you, or that your friend or partner will hurt you more if you tell someone. “
This just came to my mind today and I wanted to know what you think? You do not have to analyze their situation, but what about yours? Does your partner do what he is supposed to do? Does he respect you and your children?
Please stop settling ladies….
Think about it….
Some Info taken from www.youngwomenshealth.org. website
Love is Love LNP
JADAKISS "Smoking Gun"
Check out Jadakiss song featuring Jazmine Sullivan "Smoking Gun".... I love this song ladies! It's very inspiring and it's nice to know that artists are aware of abuse and are speaking out. JadaMuah:)!
LNP
Harlem Mentors Inc- New York
Linwood Sessoms- Co-Founder of Harlem Mentors
Patrick J. McCloskey- Author of "The Streets Stops Here"
I had a busy weekend. I rode six long hours to support the Harlem Mentors Inc. Harlem Mentors is an educational and recreational organizational that serves at-risk disadvantage and underprivileged young men and women between the ages of 11-21. Their goal is to motivate youth to stay in school by providing mentorship to young adults. They want to improve NYC’s at risk student’s social stability.
I am a good friend with one of the co-founders, Linwood Sessoms. This event was very classy and motivational. It was worth the drive and I will keep you posted on all the Harlem Mentors Inc. events. I actually got a chance to meet the author of The Street Stops Here- Patrick J. McCloskey. The book takes you through the journey of Rice High School in Central Harlem. My good friend Linwood in the book, so I know it will definitely be worth the read. Check it out. I have not had a chance to finish reading it yet.
I am a good friend with one of the co-founders, Linwood Sessoms. This event was very classy and motivational. It was worth the drive and I will keep you posted on all the Harlem Mentors Inc. events. I actually got a chance to meet the author of The Street Stops Here- Patrick J. McCloskey. The book takes you through the journey of Rice High School in Central Harlem. My good friend Linwood in the book, so I know it will definitely be worth the read. Check it out. I have not had a chance to finish reading it yet.
You got to love Him!!
If you have not read Steve Harvey’s new book, Act like a Lady, Think Like a Man, you are definitely missing out. Mr. Harvey is definitely keeping it real! I was so excited about it; I read it in one night. I keep it in arms reached just in case I need to skim through it. Trust me my friends would not get to borrow this one! I learned a great deal. Most things I already knew, but just did not want to hear. It gave me a new perspective on my future relationships and also my past. If you have read the book and it did not have an affect on you, then you are probably in denial. Every woman can learn from this book. Besides it is the truth. So, get out of your denial stage, read it, learn and most importantly stop repeating the same mistakes.
“Don’t be another heartbreak story. Start putting yourself first—get where you want to be, and make your man be all that he can be. Remember this: the number one cause of failure is this country is the fear of failure. Fear paralyzes you from taking action. Don’t be afraid to lose him, because if a man truly loves you, he’s not going anywhere.”--- Steve Harvey, Act like a Lady, Think Like A Man 2009.
On that note, stop settling for less. We as women know exactly what we want. So, why are we getting dragged in the mud again? Why are we insisting that this man is going to change? These may be your questions. Steve definitely has the answers. Go get the book!
Love is Love
LNP
“Don’t be another heartbreak story. Start putting yourself first—get where you want to be, and make your man be all that he can be. Remember this: the number one cause of failure is this country is the fear of failure. Fear paralyzes you from taking action. Don’t be afraid to lose him, because if a man truly loves you, he’s not going anywhere.”--- Steve Harvey, Act like a Lady, Think Like A Man 2009.
On that note, stop settling for less. We as women know exactly what we want. So, why are we getting dragged in the mud again? Why are we insisting that this man is going to change? These may be your questions. Steve definitely has the answers. Go get the book!
Love is Love
LNP
Missy Elliott is a Spokesperson for Domestic Violence.
Hip-hop star Missy Elliott is the new spokesperson for Break the Cycle, the national organization that works to prevent domestic and dating violence through education, free legal services, advocacy, and support for young people. As spokesperson, she gives Break the Cycle an exceptional donation, but her commitment is not purely financial.
Elliott, who grew up with domestic violence, says her new role fulfills a personal dream to help teens understand and prevent violence in their relationships. Sex, Etc. spoke with Missy Elliott about her own experiences with domestic violence and commitment to educating young people about dating and domestic violence.
Elliott, who grew up with domestic violence, says her new role fulfills a personal dream to help teens understand and prevent violence in their relationships. Sex, Etc. spoke with Missy Elliott about her own experiences with domestic violence and commitment to educating young people about dating and domestic violence.
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Breaking the Dating Violence Cycle
Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks are speaking out!
Oprah and Tyra are responding to Chris and Rihanna's incident that happened last month. Chris Brown an Rihanna are bringing domestic violence to the national spotlight.
Statistics say about one in three high school students have been—or will be—involved in an abusive relationship. "The message this story sends to teen girls and boys everywhere is disturbing, and it is also dangerous," Oprah says. "We need to try to evolve from this moment … use this as a moment to allow our society to begin to grow."
Oprah believes this story can be a teaching moment for every teen and parent. "Love doesn't hurt," she says. "And if a man hits you once, he will hit you again."
Tyra says she knows the cycle of abuse all too well. While in her 20s, Tyra says she was emotionally abused. "He never hit me, but I would say there were blows to my spirit, blows to my emotional well-being every day," she says.
If you're involved in an abusive relationship or know someone who is, there are many people you can turn to for help.Call the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline at 866-331-9474. It's totally anonymous and is staffed by teen and adult advocates.Visit LoveIsNotAbuse.com. This website has guides for parents and more.
Information was taking from http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090312-tows-dating-violence/11.
Check out Oprah's website to get more information.
Check out Solange's New Video!!! T.O.N.Y.
I find this song and video very interesting. Finally a celebrity is being real, exposing us to real life situations. These types of circumstances occur all the time. A woman finds herself in a bad predicament and has to face it alone. But, the remarkable part is that she turns a bad thing into something good. Just watch it.... I'm giving away too much.