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.

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

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

I used to feel like I was being judged by my weight or size. But I’m starting to like myself even more, and come out of my bubble. Which is awesome for me. Now I do wish I had a boyfriend sometimes when my friends are around theirs and stuff. But my last boyfriend dumped me because him and my friend got into a fight. And the next day he wanted me to chose between him or them and well I tried to chose both, but that didn’t work. So I thought my friends are worth more to me than a weird boyfriend who most of my friends didn’t like anyways.

By Sarah (who’s glad to show her true feelings!)

To the girl whose beauty is present in all seasons
I tell you why you are beautiful, here are the reasons:

Your beauty extends into the heavens,
it goes on forever and never lessens.
Even when the clouds heighten
you are here and the world brightens.
You are like a fruit that constantly ripens
your beauty continues to grow no mater what happens.

Your beauty seems to increase with every breathe
it tests the limits my imagination can stretch.
It makes me question if what I am seeing is real
I only know it is true by the way that I feel.
Your beauty is so vast it can’t be concealed
there is no hiding it your beauty is always revealed.

My fondness for you constantly deepens
because every time I see you my heart starts to weaken.
You make everything else appear hollow
where ever you are loveliness is sure to follow.
You shine so bright you cast your own shadow
a beauty that others would love to borrow.
But try as they might your beauty they will never catch
because something like you they could never match.

The power of your beauty is the world’s greatest gift
the heaviest boulder it could easily lift.
A girl this perfect I never knew
all that changed the moment I met you.
Heaven on Earth I was not aware
until I met a girl that was crafted with such care.
You would be the answer to a prayer
if someone asked for something rare with beauty to spare.

If I had a choice I would choose this girl over air
for air can’t compare to this girl not found elsewhere.

Submitted by Zach Bowman  at Westwood Collegiate

A relationship should be based on friendship.  The two people involved should respect each other, be able to communicate without violence or putdowns, have space to do things by themselves or with friends and have fun. Relationships can be hard sometimes but ultimately they should make you feel happy and supported not scared or disrespected. Here are a few things to remember for any relationship:

1) Be yourself

2) Try and communicate your feelings as best you can (we can’t expect people to read our minds).

3) Respect yourself and your partner

4) Be honest when you are upset or angry, try not to blame the other person for what is wrong

5) Trust your partner (intense jealousy is not a part of a healthy relationship)

Remember that relationships should make your life better not worse.  If you stop doing things that you want or that are important to you or stop hanging out with your friends ask yourself why?

Great question! Some qualities of a healthy relationship can be found right here. You can make your own list of what you would want in a healthy relationship (communication, attraction, fun, no abuse, honesty, etc.). You have a right to expect a healthy relationship!

This is a really good question. Sometimes people give excuses for their abusive behaviour, but there is never a good reason to use abuse. Ultimately, it boils down to a choice someone makes.  It is true that:

• Some people grow up experiencing abuse.
• Some people are insecure so they try to control other people to give themselves a greater sense of power. 
• Some people don’t value or respect women and choose to abuse them. 
• Some people don’t know how to deal with their pain so they abuse others.
• Some people may drink or do drugs and then let out their issues by becoming abusive. 
• Some people may claim that they have a bad temper or just get so angry that they lose control. 

NONE of these things excuse abuse. Abuse is always wrong.

Abuse is a choice. Someone who has been abusive can change if they work very hard at taking responsibility for their behaviour. They have to admit they are abusive and start to learn how to deal with their emotions differently. Often counselling is needed to make lasting changes, and someone could go to drop-in counselling at 545 Broadway in Winnipeg. Ending the relationship can also help stop the abuse. If you or someone you know is using abuse, try calling the Klinic Crisis Line at 1-888-322-3019.

Yes, you need your parent’s permission to get married if you are under 18. At 18, you can marry any person you want.