Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How to Rebuild Self-Worth

Escaping domestic violence can be a traumatic experience for anyone. Often, victims of abuse suffer from PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, because of the treatment they’ve endured. It’s important for survivors to know that they are not alone, that help is available, and that they are not to blame.

“Many victims are left feeling that their lives and feelings are out of control. Counselors focus on empowerment, a process of rebuilding a sense of personal power. By finding ways to build this sense of empowerment within yourself, you will be directing yourself in a positive direction,” writes Safe Passage.

Healing isn’t fast or easy after escaping a violent situation, especially if there are children involved. However, there are steps for survivors to take to rebuild their lives, their self-esteem, and their sense of worth. Here are a few of the best ways to go about it.

December 8, 2015December 13, 2015

Guest Post: Why a Natural Look Gives Me Confidence

Cristina Nika is a beauty blogger at HighStyleLife, an MB reader, and serial Youtube makeup tutorial viewer. She never leaves the house without full-on mascara and will pick organic makeup whenever possible. Nika lives in Sydney with her beau and 2 cats. Over the past few months she’s embraced a more natural look with her makeup regime, and today she’s sharing how this has helped make her feel more confident than ever.

Please give Cristina a big, warm MB welcome!

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015

Hyperpigmentation: What It Is, What Causes It, and How to Treat It

Today we have a guest beauty blogger, Adonia Dennis, here to tell us a little bit more about hyperpigmentation, its causes and its treatments. Adonia is a professional health, beauty, and skin care adviser. Her passion is to provide a wide range of solutions for health and beauty problems. She’s an independent researcher who researches for all types of skin-related issues. She’s also a passionate blogger who loves to read up on the latest lifestyle news and share her views on health, fitness, and diet.

She’s here today to talk about hyperpigmentation. Please give Adonia a warm MB welcome!

October 30, 2015October 29, 2015

Song of the Week: “Separate Ways” by Carl Anderson

Hi, everyone! It’s Courtney. Our Song of the Week today is written by Leah Nobel. You may recognize her name from a previous Song of the Week, where we featured her track “Joshua Tree.” Since she’s one of my closest friends and we like a lot of the same heartbreaker songs, I knew she’d be a perfect choice as a guest author for this series. She’s not afraid to get a little raw and a little vulnerable, and I’ve had some truly life-changing conversations with her over the years.

Please give Leah a warm Model Behaviors welcome!