It is part of nature for young people to rebel. In fact, we may be hard pressed to find a grownup who hasn’t tried to push boundaries. As the adult it is on us to teach our youth what we will or will not tolerate. We should think first and not react. A steady and […]
Author Archives: Cheryl Conner
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Dec
Dec
A baby is a miracle from God. Life is the greatest gift one can get or give. There is no gift like the unconditional love that comes from a child. The Lord may bless you with a son or daughter. Then again, God may use you to bless a couple who might not be able […]
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Dec
Dec
Pride and shame are powerful weapons in the fight for life. Negative forces come at you from all angles with one mission in mind; to get you to abort your baby. You might think my parents will kick me out. Or they will make me have an abortion, so they don’t have to deal with […]
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Sep
Sep
First you need to ask yourself, “Do I have a dependent personality, or do I display dependent traits?” The traits are not always easy to identify. It’s hard to look at ourselves in the mirror and admit that we have issues with relationships. Dependent Personality Traits: 1. Difficulty making everyday decisions. 2. You need others […]
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Jun
Jun
Hearing your teen is pregnant may feel like you have been hit square in the face with a 2×4. The shock and pain can leave you feeling dazed for a while. She may have been your model child, your spirit-filled child, one who would never “mess up.” You will go through some major changes yourself, […]
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May
May
Most of us think we know what the word trauma means, but what exactly is complex trauma? Let me explain it so maybe you can better understand the meaning. It’s a trauma with greater complexity in symptoms. Its usually but not always related to child physical, sexual, emotional, and or spiritual abuse at the hand […]
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Apr
Apr
Being a mom is one of the greatest things that can happen to a woman. But, becoming a mom too soon can be very difficult for many reasons–not just for you but the child, your family, friends, etc.. There are so many things to think about….Am I mentally mature enough to raise a child? Is […]
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Apr
Apr
Alcohol and drug addiction happens in the best of families …..and it hurts. Dependence on drugs and alcohol is our countries most serious public health problem. It touches families from all walks of life. It doesn’t discriminate; it’s prevalent among the rich and the poor and it touches all ethnic and social groups. Addiction worsens […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever heard the word abstinence? It is choosing not to have sex to totally protect yourself from pregnancy but also from HIV and other sexuallytransmitted diseases and infections. When you choose abstinence to protect yourself you are deciding not to take any chances. HIV and other STDs can be spread through vaginal, anal, […]