"Love Shouldn't Hurt: Understanding Healthy Relationships, Domestic Violence, and the Power to Speak Up"

In this powerful and eye-opening session, Megan Welsh speaks to the young hearts and minds of Youth for Christ Australia (YFCA) and Singles for Christ Australia (SFCA) about the often hidden but deeply damaging issues of domestic violence and bullying in relationships.

Rooted in the values of faith, love, and respect, this talk will equip young adults with the tools to:

• Recognize the warning signs of abuse — emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological.

• Understand the dynamics of power and control in toxic relationships.

• Break the silence around bullying within dating and courtship.

• Empower themselves and their peers to foster Christ-centered, respectful, and life-giving relationships.

• Learn how to support friends who may be victims and take steps toward healing and freedom.

Megan’s message encourages young people to uphold their dignity as children of God and to never settle for a love that wounds instead of builds. With stories, practical advice, and faith-based guidance, this talk aims to raise awareness, spark courage, and inspire transformation in the way we love and treat one another.

The talk ended with an interactive Q&A session, where attendees expressed gratitude, shared personal insights, and strategized actionable plans for their communities. Megan’s profound impact was evident as participants left the event armed with knowledge, ready to contribute to a safer, more compassionate world.

A copy of her talk is found in https://youtu.be/1Q1Y8qVjuvI

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