Rachelle’s Corner
11/30/11
Todays Topic: The Start Strong Wichita Website
The Start Strong Wichita Website is such an amazing tool! I have honestly used it for some pretty serious stuff.
This past April I went through a rough break-up with a guy who I thought was absolutely amazing. It was rough for me because it happened so sudden, and with out any forewarning. Where could I turn? Of course some of my friends were there to console me, but I also thought about the Start Strong website. So I checked it out and found “The Exit Strategy” under the “Need Advice?” column at the top. I read through it and used some of the great tools it has for getting over the break-up and on preparing for the break-up. I do not believe that I was in an abusive relationship with this guy, but The Exit Strategy is for every kind of break-up!
Another cool way that this site can be used, is helping your friends and family. Recently, a family member who discussed with me some issues she has been having with her boyfriend. I quickly mentally identified signs of a very emotionally abusive relationship. To try and break the ice and talk to her about how her relationship seemed highly unhealthy, I once again turned to the Start Strong site, and had her go through a check list I found on the “Just for Girls” section under “Need Advice?” about what an abusive relationship looks like. When I asked her the questions, she slowly came to the realization that she IS in an abusive relationship, without me having to point it out for her. Then, through the Start Strong website, I was able to connect her with more information on preparing for break-ups, and abuse in general. I am happy to say that she is now out of that relationship and much happier. 
So I encourage you to check out the site thoroughly. One of my all-time favorite aspects of it are the videos at the bottom of most of the pages. On different pages you can find different cool and interesting videos! Whats your favorite way to utilize the Start Strong site?
Over and Out!
Rachelle Feuillerat
