Through My Looking Glass

        2751 and 2996 are very important numbers yet most people do not think about it very often. I am including myself. When one person or a group of people plan and carry out a deadly attack on a vast group of people without any remorse, it makes me wonder These people who died were not only citizen from the us but from other country. More than 90 countries  lost citizens. Countries like

the United Kingdom, Dominican Republic, India, Greece, South Korea, Canada, Japan , Colombia, Russia, Jamaica WI, Philippines, Mexico,  Trinidad and Tobago , Ecuador, Australia, Germany, Italy, Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, and Poland .

I smile when I think about my special someone. Don’t get me wrong, he is not my man or a lover. He is  that special someone I think about when I feel low. I know we all have that special someone. We just have to search our mind. That one we can draw positive energy from.

Do you have or know a child going off to school? Are they prepared?  They might have clothing and other material things, if you can afford them. That is great but have you had the talk with them. Children need to be mentally prepare as well. They need to know what to expect.  If our child makes it to college then you really need to have the stranger friend danger conversation. I am saying this because this is not just about girls. A large percentage of men are being sexually  assaulted in college as well. lets give out children the tools. if we can prevent one person from becoming a victim or a survivor we have done a good job.

The CDC reoports that  Intimate partner violence "IPV starts early and continues throughout the lifespan. When IPV occurs in adolescence, it is called teen dating violence (TDV). TDV affects millions of U.S. teens each year. About 11 million women and 5 million men who reported experiencing contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime said that they first experienced these forms of violence before the age of 18."

Lets stop the cycle. No one has a right to put their hands on you without your permission. If your parner, husbnd, or wife  engage in any sexual acts witout your permission it sexual assault or rape. it is wrong and against the law. Love yourself, you are stronget then you think. 

I am not here to  tell you to loose weight. Losing weight does not necessarily mean you have a healthy body. If that is something you want to achieve go for it. More power to you.

I have been thinking how having a healthy body and  mind can make for a happier life. Not for anyone just me. That means i will be in control of a happier me. Having a healthy mind and body is a way to keep control on ourself. If we can control ourself it become more difficult for other to control us

I had a weird week. I felt ways i knew was different. Last night I examined my feelings and I taught, I figured it out. The closest I came to what was happening to me is that, I am in a rut. That is what I taught. I then went searching as to how I can make sure. I went on a few website. I landed on Psychology today. They had a checklist to help you self diagnose if you are in a rut.  I went through them. Low and behold, I concluded that yes, I am in a rut. We all hve feelings.  They are not always ging to be happy feelings. in order to stay healthy, It is important to reconize and respond to our body and mind.

According  The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) t’s estimated that 25 percent of youth under age 18 are exposed to family alcohol abuse or dependence. Research shows that children in this environment are more likely to develop depression or anxiety in adolescence and use alcohol or other drugs early on. Having a parent who is addicted to drugs or alcohol can lead to lifelong problems if the child or teen doesn’t get help and support."

 Children with addicted parent are four times more likely to become addict

Lets pray for them right

Lets keep praying

They are children

They did not asked to be born

They are not old enough to make decisions.

They depends on the adult

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimates that relapse is so common during recovery that it occurs in 40% to 60% of people who are trying to end their substance use. This includes people who have received professional help at an addiction treatment facility. This relapse rate is said to be on par with other chronic illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure. 40%to 60 % is too high. Lets break the chain and stay healthy. 

Providing care to victims and survivors can lead to stress, anxiety, fear, and other strong emotions. How does these support people manage their mental health. Yes it is their job, and they selected that profession. They do it because they care. I do not think anyone go to a job knowing what they are going to experience and how it is going to affect them.  Again how does these workers /support person cope with these emotions can affect their well-being. The care they give to others while doing your job  is critical. Let them know you appreciate them.

When a love one dies who suffers?

From experience I know that the people close to the person who dies and the ones who loves that person suffers. What is wrong with a little caring, a little love. We need to start caring about ourselves and each other.