IN THE KNOW WITH RO: WIN A $1000 AMAZON GIFT CARD + LAUNDRY DETERGENT

IN THE KNOW WITH RO: WIN A $1000 AMAZON GIFT CARD + LAUNDRY DETERGENT: If you're 18 years of age or older and a resident of the United States, enter to WIN a $1,000 new Spring wardrobe and a year’s supply o...

WIN A $1000 AMAZON GIFT CARD + LAUNDRY DETERGENT

If you're 18 years of age or older and a resident of the United States, enter to WIN a $1,000 new Spring wardrobe and a year’s supply of Purex PowerShot their newest laundry innovation in the Purex Win a New Spring Wardrobe Sweepstakes.  

Enter once per person, per day through March 31, 2015 by 3pm (PT)

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IN THE KNOW WITH RO: IS IT POSSIBLE TO FORGIVE AN ABUSER?

IN THE KNOW WITH RO: IS IT POSSIBLE TO FORGIVE AN ABUSER?: Those who have been in relationships filled with domestic violence suffer from severe emotional trauma, fear, anger, regret, guilt and pain....

IS IT POSSIBLE TO FORGIVE AN ABUSER?

Those who have been in relationships filled with domestic violence suffer from severe emotional trauma, fear, anger, regret, guilt and pain. Because these feelings are wrapped up in a huge ball of misery, many don't consider forgiving the abuser.  Occasionally, you may even realize that you've done some things in retaliation, and want to forgive yourself.

We look in the mirror at black eyes, feel the discomfort of broken ribs or arms, deal with serial cheaters who disrespect and gaslight through entire relationships, cope with sexual assault, yearn to see friends and family who have been isolated from our lives, and the rage is like a red flame surrounding and threatening to engulf us.

If you are waiting for the person who has wronged you to acknowledge or repent for the pain, the abuse or the infidelity, know that it may never happen.  Expecting them to validate your feelings or to make things right only leaves them in control.

Despite it all, we can't allow these emotions to rule who we are as we move towards healing.  Let's be honest - a person who has mistreated you could probably care less if you forgive him or her, but we can't be better if we hold onto the hate.  We can't make a person come home on time, be honest or kind, we can't physically stop the violence unless we take some steps to be who we used to be.

Every day it's important to say the words, "I forgive you", until the emotional part of us catches up. Is that difficult? Of course, but being bitter won't solve any problems in the long run.  The focus of our lives must be on our own personal insight, so we can pursue hobbies we enjoy, spend time with friends, see a movie, and most importantly to smile again.  Do yourself a favor and forgive, then eventually let it go.

If you are in an abusive relationship and need help, please contact someone you can absolutely trust, or a local shelter.  These organizations are open 24 hours a day to offer guidance and support.   They care, and so do we.

Hugs...

GET PAID FOR YOUR PARKING SPACE AT HOME

Did you know you can earn extra cash by renting out parking spaces to people who are attending sporting events or concerts?   I tested https://www.justpark.com/ by simply searching for Camden Yards, located in Baltimore, MD. I found people in that area who charge parking fees of around $30, allowing you the ease of walking to your destination without all the crowds.

On the other end of the spectrum - if there's a large event going on at Morgan State University and you need to park there all day, the daily rate to do so, would be just $6.30.

If you live near football stadiums, concert halls, colleges, amusement parks, etc., it's definitely worth your time to check out the site to get an idea of what others in various states and locations charge, so you can give customers the best rate. 

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