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Uncomfortable Chat

SarahHill — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:42:27 +0000

I’ve gone out with this guy once or twice and I really like him.

But when we talk on facebook he says things that make me uncomfortable about sex. They can get pretty bad.

Whenever we go out we have a great time and he never crosses a line. What should I tell him to make him stop?

Why does weight matter?

SarahHill — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:27:46 +0000

I’ve been with my boyfriend for two years, and now we’re seniors. He plays a lot of sports and runs track, and I’m more of an artist.

Anyway the last few weeks he’s started making comments about my weight. Nothing really mean, but enough to make me self-conscious. I don’t think I’m fat, but if he does maybe I should start running track with him. What do you think?

Freezing for Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month

SarahHill — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:46:03 +0000

On Saturday, February 4th the Start Strong ATL youth leaders and their friends froze outside of Atlanta’s Phillips Arena holding signs about Teen Dating Violence, healthy relationships, and how to get help. We had an amazing response from the crowd!

See more pictures on our facebook page!

National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month

SarahHill — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:21:54 +0000

It’s February, and we’re kicking off a month long series of great events to raise awareness about teen dating violence! To see what’s going on around Atlanta, check out our Events page.

Also, President Obama made an official White House proclamation yesterday kicking off the month!

Read his statement here.

4th Annual Black Male Summit

SarahHill — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:41:59 +0000

Back and forth

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:28:30 +0000

I really like this guy… and he told me he likes me too, and that he doesn’t want me to go out with any other guys. But I heard he took another girl to the basketball game last week, and he never wants to have the conversation about whether or not we’re “official.”

Meanwhile another really nice guy asked me out, but I want to stay loyal to the first guy. Is the first guy just messin with me, or should I hang in there?

Teen Poetry Slam at the High Museum

SarahHill — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:29:33 +0000

The teens at Start Strong ATL and the High Museum of Art are getting together to slam about Healthy Relationships!

How do we maintain healthy relationships, or remove ourselves from those that are toxic? How do we encourage people we love to leave bad situations, or to stick it out when good things get tough? Come slam with us and share your unique point of view!

Tea is served, DJ spins between readings.

Register to read here: http://www.high.org/Programs/Programs/Events/2012-Events/Teen%20Programs/GallerySlamTheArtofPoetry.aspx

Bullying Breeds Gang Members Conference

SarahHill — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:16:08 +0000

A panel of former gang members come together to discuss the connections between bullying and gangs. Let’s work to fight both!

Should I give her my passwords?

SarahHill — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:37 +0000

My girl wants my E-mail passwords. I’ve got nothing to hide from her, but something is holding me back. She says that she trusts me, but there shouldn’t be a reason she can’t have my password.

I don’t know… should I give her my password?

How do I stop my friend’s broken heart?

Zay — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:28:33 +0000

I have a friend that is in deep love with this girl but she doesn’t feel the same. We have told him many details and facts on how they wouldn’t be a good match (as well as her telling him she doesn’t like him) but he still doesn’t listen. Now he tells us he has brought her a gift. How do I stop him from getting his heart broken?

Talking to the ex

SarahHill — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:31:49 +0000

Is it ever ok to talk to an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend? Can you be friends with your ex, or is it always disrespectful to your current relationship to talk to your ex?

Teens Perform at B.E.S.T. Academy

SarahHill — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:13:19 +0000

The Start Strong ATL teens will perform their violence prevention play “There’s no excuse for dating abuse” on Valentine’s Day at BEST Academy!

Taking it too far?

myieshasmith — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:04:37 +0000

I really love my boyfriend but it seems as though sex keeps surfacing in many of our conversations I try to turn a blind eye to it but he feels like if i loved him then i have to have sex with him. I do love him but I’m REALLY REALLY not ready for that type of commitment especially in high school. I feel like if i don’t then he’ll leave it’s so hard to try and stick to my morals and what i think is right and trying to make him happy.

One too many chances??

myieshasmith — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:59:47 +0000

Me and my boyfriend have been dating for several months and our relationship is kind of shaky he has broken it off with me MANY times but an hour or 2 later he would get back with me I’m not very comfortable with this because I don’t want him to feel like he can continue to do it I love him ALOT but I want us to have a stable relationship

He’s lying!

SarahHill — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:43:31 +0000

My boyfriend and I have been together for a long time and I love him, but lately he’s been lying to me. He smokes, but promised he’d quit. He knows I don’t like it and it’s unhealthy. But I keep catching him with cigarettes! Every time he apologizes and promises he’s really going to quit this time, but it’s been a year and he keeps saying he quit, but I keep catching him. Honestly, it bothers me more that he lies then smokes. What do I do?

Start Strong & Stay Strong

Dekartemus McClain — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:38:12 +0000

The Start Strong Teens want you to Keep It Strong from Beginning to End

2nd & Maybe even 3rd Chances??

Dekartemus McClain — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:33:30 +0000

Its a New Year, However do you feel as if someone deserves a second chance?? Are you being faced with this situation?? If so let us know whats going on and we can help.

Visualization: How You Want Your 2012 Relationship To Be

Dekartemus McClain — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:31:01 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n3piHrSkmc

New Year, New Changes??

Dekartemus McClain — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:25:39 +0000

Do you feel as if you Boyfriend or Girlfriend will change this year for the better or worse?? Well let us know what you think, and we will provide you with more information.

Start Strong Atlanta teens perform at Kennedy MS

SarahHill — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:50:28 +0000

The Start Strong Atlanta teens will perform “There’s no excuse for dating abuse” at Kennedy Middle on February 2nd to kick off Teen Dating Violence Prevention Awareness Month. When are they coming to your school?