Yesterday I had the honor of co-hosting our 3rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM) 5k Color Run/Walk Event at Rickenbacker (Columbus), Ohio. This was a joint operation that involved four branches of services. Reference my post: SAAPM 2018 for additional information about Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month. This event was designed
Every time you insult yourself, you are affirming those insults, emotions, and reactions. You are developing an agreement with things that will handcuff you and your potential. “I’m not smart enough.” “I don’t have what it takes.” “She/he wouldn’t date someone like me.” “I only have an Associates Degree.” It doesn’t matter what people are
Have you ever wondered what causes your stress? What about your emotions? Where do they come from? Your mind is a battlefield and the following things are the enemy: Your ego Lack of empathy Complacency Toxic relationships Your ego: Your ego (h-ego or sh-ego) is the voice that tells you, “You’re the best at what
Dear Younger Version of Me, I want to begin by thanking you for contributing to all of my experiences that have led me to this point in my life. Most importantly, I forgive you. Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have said that. In fact, I would have cursed you. Why? Because I didn’t understand, nor
Not everything that you see other people do will align with your values and that’s perfectly okay. Let people be who they want to be and let them enjoy things. When I was a kid, I didn’t quite understand this because I was usually on the receiving end of derogatory comments. So when I got
Have you ever had some great news that you wanted to share with your friend but found yourself being apprehensive? Should I share this news? Why do you think that happens? It is because you have a toxic relationship. Toxic relationships are relationships where two people do not share the same values and because of
Just because you have the title of: male, man, or guy, it does not give you the right to talk down to others; especially women! It doesn’t matter how much money you make in comparison to them. It doesn’t matter what type of occupation you hold. It doesn’t matter how you were raised. Those examples
Many men use power against women to compensate for perceived threats to their status as the man in the family. Abuse of power comes from the entitlement and privilege men feel in relation to women. The vast majority of physical and sexual abuse is perpetrated by men while verbal and emotional abuse can go in
Jason Lee Hughes 