Amy Stark's Books

 Sometimes we can't help others and we have to walk away because they are taking us down with them.  If they don't want help there is nothing you can do.  You can give all the advice and tell them how to get help.  If they don't want that help it's in one ear and out the other.  You don't need to sacrifice your happiness to help people who won't help themselves.  Sometimes we think I can help them or fix it.  It becomes a habit. You end up drained, miserable,  doing things out of character,  and losing a piece of yourself.  It is okay to stop talking to people and not telling them why because more than likely they know what they did wrong. It is okay to cut toxic people out of your life.  You don't owe anyone anything.  You deserve to be happy.  If these people want to change they have to do it for them.  Sometimes helping isn't help and we enable them.  Stop making excuses for people. Sometimes people need a the...

 People make excuses on not spending time with family and friends.  They make excuses on why they can't text or call people first.  I understand that people have jobs, kids, and life comes up.  Yes,sometimes we are struggling and need a break from everyone.  It isn't hard to text or call and say I am going through stuff or even I will get back to you when I can.  Stop making excuses and work on it.  I know that nobody's perfect and we all make mistakes.  Don't always make your friends make the first move to check on you.  Maybe they need you to ask them how they are doing.  Make time for the ones who love and care about you because we don't know what the future holds.

 Some people get on social media to bully others to get a response. They want you to feel bad about yourself.  Keep being your best you. It is a reflection of themselves not you. They have nothing better to do with their time. Ignore them. 

 If you are looking for a good Halloween read go check out The Haunted Cabin and Vampire Masquerade and Unforgettable Birthday Short Stories.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08QDW2PJB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1632614107&sr=1-8

 When it comes to your relationships don't let people tell you what to do. Make your own decisions.  Get to know them and don't jump head first.  Jumping head first can lead to bad decisions.  It is still your choice and decision.  If you have a bad gut feeling don't ignore it.  Your gut won't ever point you in the wrong direction.  Don't ignore red flags. Communication is key. If you feel like you aren't safe get out as soon as possible.  Some will tell you they love you when they don't really.  Make promises they don't keep. Accuse you of cheating. They lie to you.  Use you for a place to stay or money or whatever they can get out of you.  They belittle.  They play the victim.  Isolate you from your family and friends.  Make you feel crazy.  Some only go through the emotional abuse.  Some go through physical abuse.  Some go through both. It is okay to cut toxic people out.  It is okay to end unha...

 It's okay to not be okay.  Some make it out like you have to be strong all the time. No, you don't have to be.  It is okay to be sad, mad, unsure, and whatever emotion you want to feel. It is okay to fall apart.  You don't always have to wear a mask. It is okay to not wear a mask. Some people don't listen or tale time to understand.  You are aloud to feel how you feel and no one has the right to make you feel bad or worse. 

 Sometimes in life we get so caught up in the followers,fans, likes, and comments we get on social media.  We also sometimes lose a piece of ourselves. There are times that we give people a false illusion of who we truly are. It shouldn't be about the likes, comments,  fans,or followers.  We should stay true to ourselves.  We should take time out to truly get to know our fans and followers.  I have seen social media cause so much anxiety and depression because someone didn't have a lot of followers or fans, people like their posts,  people didn't comment on their posts,  or share them. You also have people who bully each other, talk badly about others, cancel others, don't respect others opinions,  don't support people equally, think the world revolves around them, and much more. It should be a way to come together not be divided.  A way to support each other in the business world. Ways for small businesses,artists, writers, authors,...