DRUGS:Liquid or dry:
I destroy homes, tear families apart, take your children, and that’s just the start. I’m more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold, the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold, and if you need me, remember I’m easily found. I live all around you, in schools and in town. I live with the rich, I live with the poor, I live down the street, and maybe next door. My power is awesome; try me on and u’ll see,… but if you do, you may never break free!!!
Just try me once and I might let you go, but try me twice, and I’ll own your soul. When I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie. You do what you have to just to get high. The crimes you’ll commit for my narcotic charms will be worth the pleasure you’ll feel in your arms if you do, you may never break free. Just try me once and I might let you go, but try me twice and Ill own your soul. When I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie. You do what you have to just to get high. The crimes you’ll commit for my narcotic charms will be worth the pleasure you’ll feel in your arms. You’ll lie to your mom; you’ll steal from your dad. When you see their tears, you should feel sad. But you’ll forget your morals and how you were raised, I’ll be your conscience, I’ll teach you my ways. I take kids from parents, and parents from kids, I turn people from God, and separate from friends. I’ll take everything from you, your looks and your pride, I’ll be with you always, right by your side. You’ll give up everything, your family, your friends, your money, your home, and then you’ll be alone. I’ll take and take, till you have nothing more to give. When I’m finished with you you’ll be lucky to live. If you try me be warned this is no game. If given the chance, I’ll drive you insane. I’ll ravish your body; I’ll control your mind. I’ll own you completely; your soul will be mine. The nightmares I’ll give you while lying in bed, the voices you’ll hear from inside your head, the sweats, the shakes, the visions you’ll see; I want you to know, these are all gifts from me. But then it’s too late, and you’ll know in your heart, that you are mine, and we shall never part. You’ll regret that you tried me, they always do, but you came to me, not I to you. You knew this would happen. Many times you were told, but you challenged my power, and chose to be bold. You could have said no, and just walked away. If you could re-live that day, now what would you say? I’ll be your master; you will be my slave, I’ll even go with you, when you go to your grave. Now that you have met me, what will you do? Will you try me or not? Its all up to you. I can bring you more misery than words can tell. Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell… Re-post this and you might save a life or at least make someone think twice.
Drugs- Liquid or dry:
Believe you deserve to be treated with respect and kindness. Move away from those who persistently do not do this.
Believe you deserve to be treated with respect and kindness. Move away from those who persistently do not do this.
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Shah Wharton, Thriving SurvivorOct 16th, 2011
“Believe you deserve to be treated with respect and kindness. Move away from those who persistently do not do this. Seek support from those who will understand your inner-world, at online support groups for example, but also seek out those who are generally kind, positive and successful people. It’s true that other people’s positivity rubs off on us. And that we can like-wise absorb negativity..” ~ Shah Wharton
One of the worst afteraffects of abuse are the lies which survivors can end up believing about themselves. Unlearning such lies and then making positive beliefs a part of one’s nature is often a big part of recovery. In her Archive Shah points out how important it is for survivors to relearn and never forget the respect and kindness every human being is entitled to.
Wharton furthermore points out another important component of this relearning process: Building a network of mutually supportive and positive people. Afterall, it is incredibly difficult to find peace when surrounded by misery!
Surround yourself with positive affirmations, creativity, and supportive people.This process can be slow and takes time. Therefor be sure to grant yourself grace in these tasks.
Actress Lindsay Lohan is handcuffed in Court
Lindsay Lohan Gets Cuffed in Court
By Sheila Marikar | ABC News Blogs – 4 hours ago
Actress Lindsay Lohan is handcuffed after a judge revoked her probation for failing to appear at a series of community service appointments at the Downtown Women’s Shelter at Airport Branch Courthouse…
Lindsay’s grimace upstages her outfit in the courtroom. (Pool/Getty Images)
Lindsay Lohan was led out of a Los Angeles court hearing in handcuffs today after Superior Court Judge Stephanie Saunter revoked her probation stemming from her January shoplifting case. Saunter set Lohan’s bail at $100,000 and set a probation violation hearing for Nov. 2.
Lohan arrived in court on time, wearing a flowing white dress and scarf. She wore her hair pulled back in a ponytail; her face appeared heavily made up with blush, eyeliner and lipstick.
Saunter lambasted the 25-year-old actress during the 40-minute long hearing. At issue: Lohan’s termination from the Downtown Women’s Center and decision to do community service at the American Red Cross instead. In July, Saunter sentenced Lohan to 360 hours of community service at the Downtown Women’s Center, a safe haven for L.A.’s homeless women.
“Ms. Lohan’s actions deliberately made it impossible for her to perform her sentence at the Downtown Women’s Center,” Saunter said, referring to Lohan’s hectic work travel schedule. Saunter said she “will not give her any credit” for Lohan’s work at the Red Cross noting, “nobody has the power to change my sentence.”
Saunter said that when Lohan got terminated from the Downtown Women’s Center, “she should have immediately enrolled in the morgue.” “It’s eight hour shifts, they don’t mess around,” she said of the morgue. “You show up and do what they tell you to do.”
Saunter made frequent reference to Lohan’s inability to fulfill a seemingly manageable sentence.
“You’re praising her for completing 12 hours in six months when most people could do that in one or two weeks,” Saunter told Shawn Chapman Holley, Lohan’s lawyer. “A year is a generous amount of time and the way I can count, she’s got 57 out of those 60 days left to do.”
“Probation is a gift,” Saunter said. “And there’s something called looking a gift horse in the mouth.”
At one point, Saunter read from Lohan’s probation report that explained why she didn’t enjoy working at the Downtown Women’s Center. “Her words: ‘The service was not fulfilling.’ Is that what a sentence is about?,” Saunter asked. “It’s to fulfill the defendant?” She paused before answering her own question, “No.”
“We all can’t be fulfilled by what we do,” Saunter said later.
Holley had a bail bondsman at the hearing, but even if Lohan is released on $100,000 bail, she’ll have work to do before heading back to court on Nov. 2. Saunter decreed that Lohan “do a minmum of 16 hours at the morgue,” if she bails out. “That’s two days a week between now and the hearing date.”
Fireflight- For Those who Wait! This is a great song! Great band!!
This is a great song!!! Love it!! Great band!!
Fireflight – For Those Who Wait
From the album For Those Who Wait
This is for those who wait
Another day another waiting game
A little different but it’s still the same
I am here but where’s the One I’m longing for?
I’m having trouble feeling all alone
Will my heart ever find a home?
I want to hope but sometimes
I just don’t know
I know I’m not the only one
(Chorus)
So we sing a lullaby
To the lonely hearts tonight
Let it set Your heart on fire
Let it set You free
When you’re fighting to believe
in a love that you can’t see
Just know there is a purpose
For those who wait
I want to open up my eyes
I know that all I need is time
I’m growing stronger every single day
God, I’m gonna lean into You now
Letting go of all my fear and doubt
I can’t do this on my own so
I’ll give You control
I know I’m not the only one
Chorus
The pressure makes us stronger
The struggle makes us hunger
The hard lessons make the difference
The pressure makes us stronger
The struggle makes us hunger
The hard lessons make the difference
And the difference makes it worth it
Chorus
Let it set your on fire
This is for those that wait
Written by Fireflight and Rob Hawkins
Fireflight- Unbreakable (We are Unbreakable!) Great empowering song!
We are Unbreakable with God on our side!
Fireflight – Unbreakable
From the album Unbreakable
Where are the people that accused me?
The ones who beat me down and bruised me
They hide just out of sight
Can’t face me in the light
They’ll return but I’ll be stronger
Chorus:
God, I want to dream again
Take me where I’ve never been
I want to go there
This time I’m not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it’s unmistakable
No one can touch me
Nothing can stop me
Sometimes it’s hard to just keep going
But faith is moving without knowing
Can I trust what I can’t see
To reach my destiny
I want to take control but I know better
Chorus:
Forget the fear it’s just a crutch
That tries to hold you back
And turn your dreams to dust
All you need to do is just trust
Francesca Battistelli – This Is The Stuff (This is MY Song!!)
Francesca Battistelli –
This Is The Stuff (Live Fan Video) (This is MY Song!!)
Francesca Battistelli – This Is The Stuff
From the album Hundred More Years
I lost my keys
In the great unknown
And call me please
‘Cause I can’t find my phone
This is the stuff that drives me crazy.
This is the stuff that’s getting to me lately.
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I’m blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I’ve got to trust You know exactly what You’re doing
Might not be what I might choose
But this is the stuff you use
45 in a 35
Sirens and fines
While I’m running behind
This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that’s getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I’m blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I’ve gotta trust You know exactly what You’re doing
Might not be what I might choose but this is the stuff You use
So break me of impatience
Conquer my frustrations
I’ve got a new appreciation
It’s not the end of the world
This is the stuff that drives me crazy.
This is the stuff
Someone save me
In the middle of little my mess
I forget how big I’m blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
And I’ve gotta trust you know exactly what You’re doing
Might not be what I would choose but this is the stuff You use
This is the stuff You use
Freedom is HERE! Grab it! – Song
Esterlyn – “Freedom Is Here” From the album Call Out
The future comes alive
You speak Your word and
I’m running into Your hope
Because I’ve seen Your light
You bring my world to life
I’m coming after Your love
‘Cause I’m not shaken
I’m not letting go
(Chorus)
And everything comes alive
In my life as we lift You higher
Let Your freedom arise
In our lives as we lift You up
Sing it out, sing it out
Freedom is here
So take the limits off
No matter what the cost
I’m running after Your call
And I will run this race
See You face to face
Let Your power overflow
‘Cause I’m not shaken
I’m not letting go
Chorus
I will not fear
I will not hide Your love, Your love
All of my life
I can not deny Your love
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We Might just Bend but we WON’T Break! great uplifting song
Mercyme– “Move” with lyrics
From the album The Generous Mr. Lovewell
I’m not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There’s gonna be brighter days
There’s gonna be brighter days
I wont stop, I’ll keep my head up
No, I’m not here to stay
There’s gonna be brighter days
There’s gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won’t break
As long as I can see your face
[Chorus]
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
Oh, I’ll keep dancing anyway
I’m gonna move, move
I’m gonna move, move
I’m gonna move (I’m gonna move)
I’ve got to hold ‘er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change
This hurt is getting heavy
But I’m not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There’s gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won’t break
As long as I can see your face
[Chorus]
I’m gonna move
(No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
(No matter what life brings)
(Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
(Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
I just might bend but I won’t break
As long as I can see your face
[Chorus: x2]
I’m gonna move
I’m gonna move
I’m gonna move, gonna move
Wait everything can change In a moments’ time You don’t have to be afraid, ‘Cause fear is just a lie
TENTH AVENUE NORTH
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Tenth Avenue North – Strong Enough To Save
From the album The Light Meets The Dark
You fought but you were just too weak
So you lost all the things you try to keep
Now you’re on your knees
You’re on your knees
But wait everything can change
In a moments’ time
You don’t have to be afraid,
‘Cause fear is just a lie
Open up your eyes
(Chorus)
And He’ll break open the skies to save
Those who cry out his name
The ones the wind and waves obey
Is strong enough to save you
Look now is not too late
Lift up your head
Let the rain fall on your face
You’re not far from grace
You’re not too far from grace
Chorus X2
I know the weight of this world can take you down like gravity
I know the current of yourself can take you out, out to sea
But hold on
Hold on
From: tenthavenuenorth | Aug 11, 2011
From Tenth Avenue North’s live DVD/CD Inside and In Between. For more information, visithttp://tenthavenuenorth.com/dvd. Live audio also available on iTunes http://bit.ly/mrTPyQ
This is very encouraging. Listen
http://youtu.be/A8JsRxVczmQ Watch here-
I made this mainly for my mom but also for anyone who is struggling to stay strong. I hope and pray this encourages you all and remind you that God is in control, no matter what the situation. He’s there,
He cares and loves. always has, always will be..
Matthew West – Strong Enough
From the album The Story of Your Life
You must, You must think I’m strong
To give me what I’m going through
Well forgive me
Forgive me if I’m wrong
But this looks like more than I can do
On my own
(Chorus)
I know I’m not strong enough to be
Everything that I’m supposed to be
I give up
I’m not stong enough
Hands of mercy won’t you cover me
Lord right now I’m asking you to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
For the both of us
Well, maybe, maybe that’s the point
To reach the point of giving up
Cause when I’m finally
Finally at rock bottom
Well, that’s when I start looking up
And reaching out
Chorus
Cause I’m broken
Down to nothing
But I’m still holding on to the one thing
You are God
and You are strong
When I am weak
I can do all things
Through Christ who gives me strength
And I don’t have to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
I can do all things
Through Christ who gives me strength
And I don’t have to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
Chorus
amazing photos of 9/11
September 10, 2011
9/11 Looking into the Past
Flickr Member Jason Powell has done a project called Looking Into the Past: September 11, 2001 to commemorate the events of 9/11.
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Young volunteers have heart for stopping abuse – Vallejo Times Herald
Young volunteers have heart for stopping abuse – Vallejo Times Herald.
http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_18825218
Young volunteers have heart for stopping abuse
A young Vallejo mother, Kamille Gholson stepped up because she wants women to be more empowered in the face of domestic violence and sexual assault.
And alarmed at the high rate of dating violence among teens, 21-year-old Abigail Velasquez of Vacaville also volunteered.
The two young women are among nine of SafeQuest Solano’s newest domestic violence and sexual assault victim advocates, also called counselors.
Never before have so many young adults taken part in the 64-hour training sessions, SafeQuest Solano Executive Director Violet Barton said.
Their training puts them on the front lines providing emotional support, education, advocacy and crisis counseling, Barton said.
The volunteer work can be stressful and intense, particularly in handling calls on the 24-hour crisis hotlines, said one veteran SafeQuest counselor.
But Barton said it’s rewarding, and added it’s encouraging so many young adults want to help their peers.
“To have so many taking this up as their passion is very helpful to our community,” Barton said. “We need young men, too.”
Abuse is pervasive among women and men, Barton said, adding that nearly one of every four women and one of every six men are victims of sexual assault.
A Solano Community College student, Velasquez said she’s found young people are hiding abuse and don’t want to talk about their experiences.
Her goal is to start youth groups and talk to youth in schools to bring the problem out
The counselors also will assist with support groups, conduct public education campaigns, and help out at the emergency shelter.
After moving to Solano County from Monterey, volunteer Shayonna Bennett, also in her 20s,of Vallejo said she wanted to continue to help women following her volunteer work at a rape crisis center in that city.
Bennett said she survived abuse herself. The Solano Community College student said she wants women to take to heart that it is not their fault.
The volunteers will be doing a little bit of everything, SafeQuest counselor Deborah Davis said. She began volunteering following her retirement in Solano County Child Protective Services, but now works part time for the agency.
“It’s more intense now with the amount of violence in the relationships, and the relationship violence is now affecting our young people,” Davis said.
“It’s surprising that it’s taking place at such a young age and that could possibly be due to all the bullying in schools,” she added.
Women, aged 17 to 25, are the most prevalent victims of sexual sexual assault, but Barton and others said victims are often younger.
In schools, SafeQuest counselors encourage young people to speak up, and to report suspected abuse among friends, Davis said.
While she’s talked to many people in crisis, one particular woman still haunts Davis. This battered woman had been strangled and was spitting up blood, but still called her injuries minor.
The task in working with battered women and sexual assault victims can also be rewarding when victims become empowered to stand up for themselves and change their lives, Davis said.
As so many young people step up to help, Davis said it’s exciting they “have a heart for this type of work.
“There’s a great need for volunteers in this area. We want to see an end come to domestic violence, relationship violence and sexual assault. But before that can happen there has to be awareness in the community that this is taking place,” she said.
SafeQuest Solano will launch another volunteer training session at the end of September.
To learn more about SafeQuest volunteer opportunities call (707) 422-7345.
Contact staff writer Sarah Rohrs at srohrs@timesheraldonline.com or (707) 553-6832.
So true for us survivors!!! No Matter What, we will believe and hope in God!!
Another version of
Kerrie Roberts – No Matter What
Wow- very well made! And so true for us survivors!!! No Matter What, we will believe and hope in God!! Enjoy!
No Matter What by Kerrie Roberts- My life Prayer!!
No Matter What by Kerri Roberts
Beautiful! I could so sing this!!!