Brave Step
  • Programs
    • Survivors
    • Loved Ones
    • Changemaker
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Events
  • About Us
    • Partners
    • Leadership
    • Provider Alliance
  • News
  • Contact
Select Page
6 Signs You’re a Codependent Parent

6 Signs You’re a Codependent Parent

by Crystal Emerick | Feb 21, 2021 | Changemaker, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

6 Signs You’re a Codependent Parent and Why It Can Be Toxic for Your Kids  This article by...

Recent Posts

  • Every Day Matters

    Every Day Matters

    July 9, 2026
  • Honoring a Legacy of Compassion and Service

    Honoring a Legacy of Compassion and Service

    June 10, 2026
  • Taller de formar aliados

    Taller de formar aliados

    June 8, 2026
  • Deepening Allyship

    Deepening Allyship

    May 28, 2026
  • Grow Healthy, Help People Podcast by Accordus

    Grow Healthy, Help People Podcast by Accordus

    May 22, 2026

Instagram

💙 Voices of Change 💙 What does change sound 💙 Voices of Change 💙 What does change sound like? Sometimes, it's a survivor finding their voice. Sometimes, it's a loved one learning how to listen. It's a clinician choosing compassion. A volunteer choosing to show up. A community member choosing to learn. A friend choosing to believe. A donor choosing to invest in a future where survivors and loved ones have the support they deserve. Change sounds like all of us. At Brave Step, we believe creating a stronger, safer, more supportive community isn't the work of one person or one organization. It's built every day by people who choose to listen, learn, speak up, support survivors, and make room for difficult conversations. That's why our community is one of our greatest Voices of Change. Every story shared. Every conversation started. Every brave question asked. Every hand extended. Every person who says, "I'm with you." It all matters. And when we use our voices together, they become something bigger than any one of us. This is what change sounds like. This is our community. These are our voices. 💙 #VoicesOfChange #BraveStep #EveryDayMatters #CommunityOfChange #SupportSurvivors #EducationIsPrevention
Small acts of kindness add up. This August, Brave Small acts of kindness add up. This August, Brave Step is filling the calendar with support for survivors — one day at a time. Choose a day, donate that dollar amount, and help ensure someone has access to care when they need it most. You can also create your own calendar and invite others to join you. Let’s make every day count. 🔗 https://secure.coakerbend.com:/projects/join/16fc9b35-65d8-4b71-a43a-bf799e035642
💙 Education Is Prevention 💙 What helps chil 💙 Education Is Prevention 💙 What helps children thrive? It isn't having perfect parents or caregivers. It isn't having all the right answers. Research from Harvard's Center on the Developing Child reminds us that one of the greatest protective factors in a child's life is having consistent, supportive relationships with caring adults. These everyday interactions help children build resilience, confidence and trust. [Harvard Center on the Developing Child: Why Early Matters](https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/handouts-tools/why-early-matters-at-a-glance/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) That means some of the most meaningful things we can do are also some of the simplest: 💙 Be present. 💙 Listen with curiosity. 💙 Respect their feelings. 💙 Keep communication open. 💙 Let them know they are loved, believed and safe. No single conversation changes everything. But thousands of everyday moments help children learn one important truth: "There is an adult I can trust." At Brave Step, we believe prevention begins by strengthening the relationships that help children feel seen, heard and supported, every single day. #EducationIsPrevention #BraveStep #TrustedAdults #EveryDaySupport #HealthyRelationships #PreventionMatters
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Newsletter

Offer Help

Donate Now

Brave Step is grateful for your interest in supporting this work and welcome gifts of any size. A dollar goes a long way in strengthening men and women impacted by sexual violence.

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to our success. Whether you have 30 minutes or three hours to contribute, we can utilize your passion and skills.

At Brave Step, we work to build a strong, supportive community by helping adults impacted by sexual violence claim the life they deserve; fostering brave public conversations about sexual violence; and cultivating a community of courageous changemakers to take action and help prevent future sexual violence.

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

Get Help

  • Adult Survivor Care
  • Loved Ones & Allies
  • Changemaker Resources

Offer Help

  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Attend an Event
  • Become a Provider

© Copyright 2024 Brave Step | Website Design & Developed by Influx Creative

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS

Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress