So i finally got to do some hands on work at my internship- it was pretty awesome.
Basically my internship consists of me working at a non profit that helps men and women (who are convicted of domestic abuse, or are on probation, or who think they need help) learn accountability, and about healthy relationships. Its a 26 week intervention and prevention program. I love it, its probably one of the most interesting thing i've ever been a part of.
I've been very consistently thinking a lot about what i've learned in these 'Accountability Groups' at work, entire sections on Respect among partners in relationships. but unfortunately i realized that I've only had ONE healthy relationship in my entire life. Other than that, my relationships have consisted of revengeful actions, name calling, rough play, lying, disrespectful conversations. I thought a lot of things i have said, and that have been said to me... i dunno. i had a long talk this past weekend with a boy i had dated (3 years) about my feelings in regards to things we've said - all i got was a blank stare.
"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."- Aldous Huxley