Quotes of Strength

“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.”
-August Wilson

“It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people than to dominate them, more 'manhood' to abide by thought-out principles rather than blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles and an immature mind.”
-Alex Karras

Stories, Articles, and Poems By Various Friends

littlemama76- The Wall of Tribute- A tribute to abused and exploited children.
Silent Writer- Have You Ever Trusted Someone You Shouldn't- A true story.
Brad O'Neill- The Beast- From the perspective of the abuser.
Fegger- Bruises and Lies- Audio of 3 women and their physical abuse.
MMV Abad- No Boundaries- defy all odds.
MMV Abad- Redefining Beauty- It's all about what's found within.
B Nelson- Why Do People Kill Pets- Animal cruelty.
Bo Jack- Tears In The Waterfall- A Child's Pain
Bo Jack- The House Of Pain- Abused children.
maranatha- Handle With Care- A young girl who went from the bottom of love to the top of passion.
maranatha- My Son's Name Is Meth- A mother's point of view, dealing with her son's addiction.
Elle- Domestic Violence- The reasons why she stays. Reasons why it might be difficult for a woman to leave.
Mila Marcos- Self-harm is Fashionable According To World Experts- An article showing concerns for teens who "cut".
Darla Smith- Suicidal Thoughts- A poem on suicidal thoughts.
Paul Robert- Not For You Ever Cry- A great poem to read.
maranatha- She's Somebody's Sister- Teenage boys who don't consider who they have sex with.