Healthy relationships

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Amanda Phillips  If I walked around downtown in any city and polled 100 people on the street about the most essential ingredients of a healthy relationship, I’m willing to bet that the word “trust” would come up. But what happens when trust is broken? That can happen in all sorts […]

“We’re really just trying to help people learn to love each other better, right?”  asked a student in the back of the room at a Team One Love club meeting last fall.  The simplicity of his question struck us in a really powerful way, reflecting both the aspirational energy that drives our work and the [...]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Jade Anna Hughes  I was trying to multitask the other day, answering some emails on my phone while simultaneously helping my preschooler build a Lego castle, when she suddenly said “are you listening to me, Mama?” I realized that I was doing the exact thing that I had promised myself […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Katie Christy  Imagine this scenario: “Why’d you put mustard all over my fries?” Jack asks. Then Jill replies, “Well, you should’ve told me you don’t like mustard!” This is an example of how often times people deflect ownership of their behaviors and play the blame game. Is Jack responsible for […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Alexis Anderson  The holiday season is officially over and you and your partner have managed to exchange gifts and visit family and friends while keeping your relationship intact. Congrats! But, as the holiday rush comes to an end, you notice your mood comes down as quickly as your Christmas tree. […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltmann  It’s that time of year again! Between office parties and frosted sweets, the holidays are an awesome time to reconnect with old friends while getting to know new ones. Sounds great, right? Wrong. Once you add tempting sales and gifts (for literally everyone you know) the holidays can […]

Written by Writer’s Corps member Shaneka Seals “The right relationships fortify your resilience and fearlessness, empowering success in all aspects of your life. No matter what happens, you know you’re not alone. You know someone’s got your back... Being valued and adored makes you stronger.” --Judith Orloff (The Ecstasy of Surrender) Simple acts of kindness have [...]

One of the most difficult tasks in a relationship can be helping your partner or significant other heal from a previous abusive relationship. What does it look like to comfort them, to walk through the healing process with them, to love them through it? No pressure, either, but as a S/O, you have quite possibly […]

Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltmann   NBC’s This is Us has captured our hearts, and it’s not just because of its uncanny ability to evoke our deepest emotions while keeping us captivated and eager for the next episode. As we follow the Pearson family each Tuesday night, it’s hard not to notice a [...]