Cut It Out!

Cutting is an epidemic in the United States. It has become an upward trend in middle and high schools thoughout the country.


Teens are continually struggling with their Self Worth and Self Image and trying to fit into the unrealistic expectations that media and society impose on them. 

Girls and even Boys report that they cut themselves to redirect their attention from the pain of their life to the pain of the physical wound. They use cutting as a coping mechanism and there is an increasing amount of peer pressure towards the trend. Any kind of coping mechanism; whether it be overeating, bulimia, using drugs - is just a distraction from a deeper issue. The issues should be addressed directly to try and eradicate the destructive behavior. 

If you know of any young women who are cutting, talk to them about their behavior and encourage them to get help. Whether they are doing it as a trend or because they are hurting inside, it is very damaging both to their physical and emotional health. 

According to KidsHealth, don't be surprised if your teen resists your efforts to talk about cutting. He or she might deny cutting, get angry or upset. A teen might not want to talk to you or say that you wont understand. If this does happens; be patient, don't take it personally, and don't give up. Try another time and another way to talk about it.

First Posted 3/7/12

Rescue Me Syndrome

Animals need to be rescued - PEOPLE do not!

Often insecure women end up in dysfunctional relationships because they form relationships with people who themselves are:

• In a "bad marriage"
• Insecure - who have been abused themselves as a child
• Who are looking for someone to take care of them
• Abusers 
• Narcissistic Manipulators

Relationships are mutually enhancing situations that benefit the two individuals on the overall. They should not be one side, dominated by one individual, or serving the good of one at the expense of the other. 

Learning how to have HEALTHY Relationships is one of the greatest accomplishments in life and one that can serve to benefit you and others the most. 

‡SAVE YOURSELF FIRST‡

RESPECT!

So often these days, I see young women that have no respect for themselves. They degrade themselves in public, claiming shock value or independence. It seems the mentality of many women, that if they degrade or victimize themselves before anyone else can - that somehow gives them power.

In actuality, it just gives away pieces of yourself and grants others the permission to treat you with less respect than you deserve. This leads to poor and unhealthy relationships, self worth issues and re-victimization.



If you don't respect yourself, how do you expect anyone else to.

Self worth is something that is not gained from other people or outside sources, rather it is cultivated from within. True self empowerment never comes from self deprecation.

Believe in your own Self Worth! 

•º•COMMAND RESPECT FROM YOURSELF
                    DEMAND RESPECT FROM OTHERSº•º

Power Less No More

We give away our power far too often

Our low self image may have been because of someone from our past, but that person is probably not around anymore; so stop giving away your power to them. Cease the control they hold over how you feel about yourself.

Power, or the perception of it, is the true determination of fair and equatable treatment.

Women have historically been exploited or oppressed; not per se for their sex but rather because of their powerlessness.

Animals prey on the weak and weed them out in a pack, it is basic animal nature. 

Make your self powerful by believing in yourself and believing in your worth. You will notice a difference in the way others treat you. Others respect you when they see you respect yourself.

Be a part of the Women of Worth Revolution 

YOU ARE POWERFUL BEYOND BELIEF
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