TAKING ON THE WORLD
I’m preparing a lesson for middle/high school girls about EMOTIONAL AFFAIRS. This is something that is huge, this is something that gets awareness but is never addressed or avoided. I had an emotional affair, well it was physical too but the emotional weight beats out the physical in this situation. And as I still struggle with my heart- struggle is the wrong word….its more like BATTLE the demons his love, and lack there of, is throwing at me. Regardless, my heart is going out to all the girls in the world and I want to help.
So why am I writing this instead of helping…….easy. I was googling Google and I, we’re pretty much best friends. I’d like to think Google is a boy because it kind of sounds manly…..kind of. So Google and I are looking for sources on Emotional Affairs, quotes…..bible verses…..witty phrases. And you know what? It does not exist out there for teens! It’s all about marriage and couples and significant others. What happened to words like “boyfriend” and “that guy I have a crush on….” (okay more of a phrase but you’re not that picky are you?). This stuff isn’t even being addressed until we’ve already doomed our selves in the marriage where we promised to love, HONOR, and cherish our McDreamy. RIDICULOUSSSSSS. Really, are we doing anything to help our girls….or are we dashing all their hopes now…….
Wow Nicole! This is the first time I’ve read your blog, and I’m super impressed! I agree with you on this topic too. It DOES need to be addressed, so much. I work at a Birth Choice clinic here in CA and that is one of the many aspects we discuss, because so many other people do not talk about it. So we have to, and need to. What a great topic, thanks :).