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A Peer Support Poem

editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:34:57 +0000

WHY choose the road everyone goes?

WHY choose to fit in?

WHEN all it takes is to trust and talk.

Overall, life is your creation, so speak out and you’ll be HEARD!

By W.S., C.M. and C.M.

Dry All These Tears

editor — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:18 +0000

If only you could see all the lies
Buried deep within my soul
That I have hidden from this world
And put into a dark cold hole

They are hidden from the naked eye
That may explode from beneath the seam
And maybe soon you’ll see the truth
From the light that it will start to scream

Because my mind is a broken place
That I myself can’t understand
I can’t control the things it thinks
Or all the feelings it can withstand

Joy and laughter have no place
In a heart that is confused
From pretending to be okay with life
When it was hurt from being used

So maybe I’ll sleep safe and sound
And escape from all of my fears
Just one dose of letting go
That will soon dry all these tears

By Maree

(Teen Talk’s note: Remember that if you are ever dealing with difficult feelingsand want to talk to someone, you can call the Klinic Crisis Line at 1-888-322-3019 or the Manitoba Suicide Line at 1-877-435-7170. You can also visit Manitoba’s “Reason to Live” website or talk to a guidance counsellor or trusted adult in your life.)

Body Image Poster

editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:10:58 +0000

These three photos are of a Body Image Poster that Peer Supporters made for their presentation during the Peer Support Training.

By Sandra, Brittany and Georgia

Safe Sex Board Game

editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:35:09 +0000

A Safe Sex Board Game made by Peer Supporters! The game pieces are different coloured condom rings. Give the game a try!

By Abby, Kyla and Tanis

Nameless

editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:59:16 +0000

It has been so long since I have felt what people call love.
It’s been determined that love has come from someone far above.
Honestly after all the pain and suffering is there really something to be proud of?
But with all facts straight it is, in all senses, as painful as a morning dove.

All I ever wanted out of a relationship was to succeed.
Sadly teenagers always find it best to rush in at full speed.
The heart cannot be stopped; it’s like a mystical stampede.
Once you find that special someone though, love is guaranteed.

My heart has been entered with the old trick named the Trojan horse.
As much dedication and devotion I produced, I was given back no remorse.
But now after I took as long as I did in the game, I think I found my course.
The last relationship hurt, so I have come to the thought; it was my last divorce.

But now I believe that I have found a true love that is undying.
There is no chance of me ending up in the arms of a friend crying.
Your love, honest and true, shouldn’t be a position that I am buying.
Honestly for as long as we’ve known each other, why are you still lying?

By Denver

Condom Demo – Close-up

editor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:29:11 +0000

Here is a close-up view showing how to put a condom on properly!

Condom Demo

editor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:26:38 +0000

A Teen Talk Peer Support Skitz volunteer shows us how to put a condom on properly!

Dental Dam Demonstration

editor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:23:55 +0000

A Teen Talk Peer Supporter shows us how to make a dental dam out of a condom! A dental dam can be used for oral sex on a vagina, anus or scrotum.

Getting Consent Part 2

editor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:21:08 +0000

In this video, a peer supporter explains a bit more about “consent” and why it’s important.

Getting Consent Part 1

editor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:18:01 +0000

In this video, two Peer Supporters explain “consent”, which means getting permission before sex or “sexy time”!