The ELBD Blog is to share information that uplifts and helps our program participants and their parents to learn more about being an ELBD and to showcase our students and the awesome things they are doing in our program and within their communities. Be mindful that any rude or condescending comments in response to Blog content or program participants will be deleted. This blog is to EMPOWER and INSPIRE all young people.
My name is Derrione Watkins and I'm 16 years old. A couple of months ago I had an argument with my boyfriend, Tyree, that didn't end well. Looking back on it, we always argued over stupid stuff, but this particular argument was different, because Tyree hit me.
Read MoreLadies, in this lifetime you will develop many physical, emotional and social relationships. Be careful not to sabotage yourself by burning bridges. Do it too often and you will find yourself alone when you need friendship or assistance the most. Save yourself from having to swallow your pride down the road when you need to reach out to the people that you dismissed.
Read MoreUnfortunately, we all know one, knew one, or will know one in the future . . . The Bully! How do you deal with them? Why do they do what they do? What can you do to avoid bullying? Take a look at the awesome tips Zuri Hall shares on this topic and bring your bullying to an end.
We have all heard about little girls being bullied at school, on the playground and within their circle of friends. However, I hear myself saying the words "adult" and "bullying" in the same sentence all too often. Many adult women do not like admitting to it, but the phenomenon is prevalent. Women bullying other women often takes place within our social circles, the workplace, within social and civic organizations, and on social media. Having witnessed a great deal of this type of behavior in recent years, I have reached the conclusion that aging is mandatory, but maturing is definitely optional.
Read MoreHow many times do we hear the adage that girls need their fathers? A million times over, right? Recently at an ELBD Young Women’s Leadership gathering, a young lady (we’ll call her Michelle) expressed raw emotions when she was asked about her father. Michelle initially tried to hold back, but after a moment decided to release the pain she was feeling as she is still grieving the loss of her father. She mentioned that the anniversary of his death was the next day. We embraced Michelle in love and allowed her to grieve her loss.
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