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Who needs to “draw” a few boundaries? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Remember boundaries are what we do to protect our energy, values and space. Boundaries are not to punish or get someone else to change.

Take a breath, walk away, journal, pray, sing, exercise, all are forms of prioritizing your peace.

I don’t know about the rest of you but isn’t this what weekends are for? A good ole nap!?😴

Are you a napper?

It’s what’s for dinner 🥘!

Does this happen to you? You are just scrolling through social media and realizing everyone has a way more interesting life?

Just a reminder that,“comparison is the thief of joy!”

Even as a therapist, I often have to remind myself of these truths and give myself an attitude adjustment.

I remind myself of the many joys and blessings I have in spite of being sick. I have food, a comfortable bed, entertainment with books and tv, people who love and care about me and a God who loves me.

If you are struggling, make a list of your blessings, get off social media for a bit, go for a walk and make a plate of nachos. 😉

So many have had the unfortunate circumstance of a parent that cannot or will not apologize for anything from emotional or physical abuse and neglect to a simple conflict.

Going “no contact” is sometimes the only way to preserve your mental health.

DV DEATHS in Illinois rose 110% last year!! Death is no joke! We need to get guns out of the hands of violent, mentally unstable, criminals who abuse.

According to , domestic violence deaths rose by 110% across Illinois last year, highlighting the urgent need for lawmakers to address the issue of abusers owning guns. Karina’s Bill, would protect victims by requiring police to deny domestic violence abusers access to guns.

At Futures Without Violence, we are working to:
👉🏽 Engage judges to enforce firearm surrender laws
👉🏽 Close the ‘boyfriend loophole’ to protect dating partners
👉🏽 Ban assault weapons to protect families
👉🏽 Invest in recovery programs for children and youth affected by violence
👉🏽 Invest in community-based violence prevention and intervention

Wishing you all a wonderful
day!

Free legal consults at the west Toledo branch library.
Check it out!

The Ohio Justice Bus will be at West Toledo Branch on (W) Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Talk to an attorney for free, privately, about civil legal matters related to domestic and family law such as custody, protection orders, divorce, and more.
For more information and to see the full 2024 schedule, visit the Ohio Justice Bus tab at www.toledolibrary.org/legal-services.

A great way to provide for the needs of parents with young children!

A Virginia library is leading the way in making public spaces more accommodating for parents of small children with its innovative parent-child computer workstations! Located in the children's room at Henrico County Public Library's Fairfield branch, the 'Parent & Child Carrel' feature a computer workstation alongside an enclosed safe play area for babies and toddlers. The design was the brainchild of library staff who had observed that the standard computer lab model didn't work well for parents of young children. "We've seen parents and caregivers who would need to do adult work, like apply for a job or create a document for community college and so on, and if they had little infants and toddlers, we saw that it was very tricky to do," says Barbara Weedman, the Henrico County Public Library Director.

When the library was remodeled, the staff asked the architects if they could include ready-made furniture that addressed this need in the final design. When the architects couldn't find any good options, they asked a small children's furniture company, TMC The Makers Creative, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to create a new kind of work carrel that could accommodate both parents and young children. Since the 'Parent & Child Carrels' were unveiled, they've been a tremendous hit with library patrons. As Weedman observed: "Librarians love to help, and we love to give access to people, and it can be tricky when you have little ones. And I think this has resonated with many people, because they can relate, juggling all these things in our busy lives."

If you or your Mighty Girl want to create your own at-home library, we recommend the 'Personal Library Kit' at https://amzn.to/4d1eDfQ

For two fun kids' books about Mighty Girls who share their love of reading by building their own libraries, we recommend “The Library” for ages 4 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-library) and “Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree” for ages 3 to 7 (https://www.amightygirl.com/red-knit-cap-girl-tree)

For several inspiring children's books about librarians who made books more accessible to people in their communities, we recommend "Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek" for ages 4 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/junia-the-book-mule), "How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children" for ages 5 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/miss-moore-thought-otherwise), and "Library On Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile" for ages 8 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/library-on-wheels)

For more Mighty Girl stories that pay tribute to the wonder of libraries and librarians, visit our blog post "Celebrating a Love of Reading: 35 Mighty Girl Stories about Books, Libraries, and Literacy" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11656

Stalking is a pervasive invasion of one’s privacy by showing up in public places wherever the person is, driving by the house, parking near by, going by their place of work. It is very intrusive and destabilizing for victims.

If you are being stalked take notes, make police reports, call the police when they are there. Creating a paper trail helps prosecute the offender. It also helps keep you safe. Also, tell your office manager and neighbors. Tell close friends and family. People will be on the look out for you.
It’s a process, but eventually you will be able to secure a restraining order to keep them away.

An apology without changed behavior is manipulation. Repentance is apologizing with changed behavior.

Are you struggling to love what you see in the mirror? Are you struggling to love who you are based on what you have been through? God created you and He doesn’t make mistakes. He loves you. Rest in this.

Do you know HIM? If not you should! Your life will be transformed.

Important information for destructive, abusive marriages and relationships…

🚨 TW 🚨 Many survivors are unaware of the dangers of strangulation, which is one of the most serious forms of abuse.

The information in this post is not meant to scare you, but you deserve to know the dangers of strangulation so you can make the best plan to keep yourself safe.

If you have been strangled in your relationship, it’s vital that you find help. If possible, you can search our local resources page to find a domestic violence agency near you. Our advocates can help you! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tmLI1Z

📲 CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 CHAT: https://bit.ly/3WjBwTD
⌨️ TEXT: "START" to 88788

I saw a post where someone was criticizing JD Vance for saying women should stay in DV relationships. So of course I had to investigate for myself.

Bottom line is when people are victims of domestic violence don’t twist their words to imply otherwise.

I am a “top fan” for lots of social media pages. Why? Because I LIKE 👍🏻 and comment on their good works in our community and on social media.

Posting on social media takes a lot of my time but I feel called to do it. As a Christian social worker (I know the irony), educator, supporter, encourager and community builder, I love people.

My hope is that something I post, share or comment on, will bring a smile, a bit of hope/information to help someone grow, choose healing or improve their family life.

I want to encourage with sweet words like honey to those out there doing the hard work of building others up, of building our community up ⬆️!

Won’t you help me?

It literally takes a second to hit the Like button. It takes a few more seconds to praise the efforts of other organizations, businesses, or people out here doing the work.

Stop scrolling and engage in a conversation. Ask a question about someone’s event or program. Share events that others may enjoy. It’s called “social” media for a reason. It is meant for us to engage with one another not just creep by without saying a word 😄.

So say, Hello, and give me a 👋🏼! Let me know you are here 😊❤️.

Listen to God speak about who he says you are and let go of what others may say. Let go let God.

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Reminder…

Have you read, A Wandering Path? Have you been wanting to discuss it with someone? Would you like to meet the author and ask her about her experience of healing?

If so, I would like to invite you to join us at
Deep Roots Studio
2600 N. Reynolds Rd. Wednesday, July 17th at 6:30
Free book discussion and meet and greet with author, Anna Garrison.

RSVP to 419-324-5518.

Boundaries are essential to healthy relationships yet many of us never get a good education in how to set them. Many of us are afraid we will loose people we love if we set them. Often, it is just the opposite. When we let other’s know our expectations, limits, or desires it often clarifies and makes the relationship better. Unless of course you are trying with someone who doesn’t respect boundaries and goes off on you. This is an indication of a person you may need to walk away from.

For help in your recovery, reach out to me.

Steps for leaving a toxic relationship. If you think you may be in danger ⚠️. Please also make sure you keep all plans to yourself. Do not mention it to your partner. Gather all your important paperwork, belongings, etc. and slowly take them to a family member or friend’s home for safe keeping. If you need to call the non-emergency number for the police and ask for them to come for a “Keep the Peace” visit which allows you to get your things and move out under their watchful eyes. This also gives you/police a record of your toxic partner’s behavior as you are leaving.

Having your things organized is helpful even if you choose to stay in the event you need to leave in a hurry. Never feel embarrassed to call the police. They are sometimes the only thing that gets an abusive person to behave themselves.