“The opposite of love is not hate; it is use. Use is the abuse of love; in fact, it betrays love. When we use another person, we place their needs below our own, but worse yet, we place their value and dignity below ours.” LoveValuesKindnessDignityBetrayalPeer PressureNeeds Of OthersDignity And RespectUsing PeoplePressuring Others Book:The Other Side of Beauty: Embracing God's Vision for Love and True Worth Source: The Other Side of Beauty: Embracing God's Vision for Love and True Worth
“My parents are really good people. . .and mostly normal. . . Their rules made practical sense--eat your vegetables, don't ride your bike through cow manure, and don't let your little brother eat his boogers--all of which were good but weren't exactly rules with life-changing consequences if they weren't followed.” ChildhoodParentsParenthoodParents And ChildrenRulesRules To Live ByBoogersHouse Rules Book:The Other Side of Beauty: Embracing God's Vision for Love and True Worth Source: The Other Side of Beauty: Embracing God's Vision for Love and True Worth
“As a little girl I was scared of monsters. My parents told me they didn't exist. How I wish they would have told me the whole truth. Monsters do exist; they're just not hiding in closets.” FearDoubtBraveryMonstersAbuse SurvivorsAbusive Relationships Book:The Other Side of Beauty: Embracing God's Vision for Love and True Worth Source: The Other Side of Beauty: Embracing God's Vision for Love and True Worth