The Center for Disease Control has named April as STD awareness month. Sexually transmitted diseases (also referred to as sexually transmitted infections, or STIs) are at an epidemic level in the United States. Young people ages 15-24 account for nearly half of all new infections, making them especially vulnerable to contracting a disease that can … Continued
We are privileged to share another vulnerable story with you: E talks about one of the all-time lows in her life, a situation she didn’t think she’d survive. We’ve all faced those moments when our choices or the choices of others catch up to us, and we realize that our lives aren’t looking the way we … Continued
Life can be hard, and we know that during high school years, finding ways to cope with pain, fractured relationships and emotional challenges can feel overwhelming. We believe that every human being is designed to thrive, but at times it can feel as though life is about to crush you. Recently, we asked a young … Continued
A tender and often difficult subject in our culture is the loss of a pregnancy that ends in abortion. While many women grieve their loss, political, cultural, and social dynamics can make it difficult to talk about how they feel or what they’ve experienced. In this blog post, “C” openly shares her experience, her sense … Continued