Precious Predicaments

The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence is something that must be addressed as it affects the lives of many. It is something that many do not like to talk about yet many individuals of all ages suffer in silence. Domestic Violence does not discriminate. It is considered a pattern of one trying to dominate or control another person. There are also other factors that may be involved. What makes it domestc is the type of relationship. Domestic Violence is a learned behavior. Children that witness domestic violence can also have scars due to witnessing domestic violence.

Join myself and others as we discuss this topic. With all that we are seeing on the news, in social media and within our homes and communities we must do something. Abuse is not love. If you are a victim of Domestic Violence help is available. One resource is the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800 799-SAFE (7233) If you are the person hurting another there are programs that offer The 52 Week Batterers Intervention Program. Call 211 or seek services within your community. Let's do better. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT.

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awasreness Month. In the United States it is known as an annual international health campaign organized by major breast sancer charities.It was first recognized in 1985, and initially the aim was to increase the early detection of the disease by encouraging women to have memmograms. Breast cancer can also be detected in men.

This is very personal to me as my mother passed of breast cancer in 2008. I have also had my own personal health challenges as it relates to being tested for breast cancer. Join myself and others as we discussed this topic. Live 10/24/22 at 12pm Pacific. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914.

It appears today that many individuals are unaware as to how they may be playing a role in destroying their own life as well as the life of another. When it comes to taking responsibility what does that mean to you? Are you able to recognize and own up to your part of an incident or a situation. It is easy to blam another or find an excuse to justify one's behavior. Lets talk about it as this is a skill that is highly needed. Hosted by Jeanette Abney 10/18/22 11:30am Pacific. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914.

It appears that the way many of us grew up is much different from the way children and teens are growing up today. Being a mother can be challenging yet rewarding. The role of a mother is something that should not be taken for granted. What I also noticed is the role of the neighborhood mothers. The neighborhood mothers are the ones that not only raised their children but also played a role in parenting the other children in the neighborhood. It seems like that is missing in many communities. 

In honor of neighborhood mothers join me as I honor two mothers on their birthday Jean Brooks-Sistrunk and Rosie Lee Sistrunk-Hightower. If you grew up in Compton, CA before the 90's they were mothers that many have had an encounter with whether it was good or bad. I love and miss them dearly. Lets celebrate their birthday and talk about other neighborhood mothers. Live 10/17/22 at 12pm Pacific. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914.

When it comes to being a friend what type of friend are you? Building and maintaining friendships is a skill that can be learned. There is also a difference between knowing how to make friends and knowing how to keep and maintain friendships for a long time. 

Join myself and others 10/4/22 at 11:30am Pacific as we provide an understanding as it relates to friendships. We will talk about what type of friends to keep as well as why most friendships end. Friendships are important. To share your thoughts call 516 387-1914.

More than ever we need to pray. I have heard individuals question why? Some would say that nothing is going to change. Do you really believe such or do you trust God? Knowing the will of God can be a complicated for many especially when things are not going well or as expected. However, do you pray when things are going well? Who taught you how to pray? Join myself and others as we discuss this topic. It is not too late to change or develop a prayer life. Live 9/27/22 11:30am Pacific. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. I want to hear your thoughts. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT

It seems more than ever that many individuals finances are uner attack. With the cost of living going up as well as inflation and interst rate many are struggling as to how to survive. Join nyself and others as we discuss this topic. Your money matters. Do you understand finances? I want to hear your thoughts live 9/26/22 at 12pm Pacific. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT

Today it appears that we are living in a world were individuals appear to have entitlement issues. This is not only with children or teens but with adults as well. It seems that many individuals have come to believe that someone owe them something. The sad part is that when given most individuals demonstration a lack of appreciation. One may also forget to appreciate the small things in life. Join myself and others today as we discuss entitlement without appreciation. How do you demonstrate appreciation? Are we forgetting to pass on that trait to others. Lets talk about it live 9/13/22 at 11:30am Pacific. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. I want to hear your thoughts.

Bougie can be defined as a lifestyle of someone that hold themselves to high standards and may however be perceived as snobby. The Urban Dictionary defines such as pretending to be or thinking they are high class but they really are not. We all have our own defination of being bougie however you may see the person's glory but dont know or perhaps was not there for their story. As you are perhaps celebrating Labor Day, join myself and others as we talk about Bougie Yet Broken. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT. I want to hear your thoughts. Are you bougie or is it perhaps someone that you know?

Do you have some things that you would like to see different happen in your life? Do you have goals or dreams that you just have not put into place? Do you know what is within your power to change about yourself? When is comes to self improvement there is something that we can all do to better ourself. It is possible to become a better self however it will require a growth mindset and a change of attitude. Not to mention sometimes we have to get out of our own way. There are no quick fixes. One must also plan for obstacles. To learn some healthy approaches or if you are doing something that is working for you lets talk about it. Live 8/29/22 at 12pm Pacific. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. I want to hear your thoughts.