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01/09/2025

Welcome to a New Month!

At Shine Media, we believe every new season is another opportunity to illuminate the path to societal transformation. This month, we commit to creating content, conversations, and media experiences that spark hope, restore values, and inspire change.
May this month bring you clarity, courage, and the confidence to rise higher.
Together, let’s keep redefining narratives.
Happy New Month from all of us at Shine Media

23/05/2025

Here's a detailed breakdown of potential solutions to the common causes of divorce:

Communication Issues(Lack of Communication):
1. Schedule regular date nights or dedicated conversation time
2. Practice active listening (maintain eye contact, avoid interrupting)
3. Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements to express feelings
4. Make an effort to show interest in each other's daily life

Defensiveness:
1. Recognize and acknowledge your defensive behavior
2. Practice empathy and try to understand your partner's perspective
3. Use non-accusatory language to express concerns
4. Take breaks from conversations to calm down and regroup

Stonewalling:
1. Identify underlying issues causing stonewalling (fear, anger, etc.)
2. Practice open and honest communication
3. Use non-verbal cues (touch, gestures) to show engagement
4. Seek counseling to address underlying issues

Infidelity:
1. Seek counseling to work through feelings and rebuild trust
2. Be transparent and honest about actions and intentions
3. Focus on rebuilding emotional intimacy
4. Establish clear boundaries and expectations

Lack of Trust:
1. Practice consistency and follow-through on commitments
2. Be open and honest in communication
3. Show empathy and understanding for each other's feelings
4. Work on building trust through small, everyday actions

Emotional Affairs:
1. Recognize the signs of emotional affairs (excessive communication, secrecy)
2. Establish boundaries with others
3. Focus on nurturing emotional intimacy with your partner
4. Seek counseling to address underlying issues

General Solutions:
1. Practice forgiveness and letting go of grudges
2. Cultivate gratitude and appreciation for each other
3. Prioritize quality time together
4. Seek counseling or therapy to work through issues.

25/04/2025

Detailed breakdown of common causes of divorce;

>Communication Issues:
1. Lack of communication: Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, resentment, and feelings of isolation.

2.Defensiveness: Being overly defensive can prevent couples from resolving conflicts and understanding each other's perspectives.

3.Stonewalling: Refusing to engage in discussions or ignoring each other's concerns can create a sense of disconnection.

> Infidelity and Trust Issues:
1. Infidelity: Cheating can be a significant betrayal of trust, leading to feelings of anger, hurt, and resentment.

2. Lack of trust: Trust issues can arise from dishonesty, secrecy, or inconsistent behavior.

3. Emotional affairs: Developing close emotional connections with someone outside the marriage can be a form of infidelity.

18/04/2025

16/04/2025

A broken home does more than separate two adults. It echoes through a child's heart for a lifetime.

Divorce may seem like a solution for a struggling couple, but for a child, it can feel like the end of the world they once knew.

Bedtime prayers turn into silent tears.
Holidays become shared appointments.
Trust becomes a lifelong puzzle.
Love feels unstable, uncertain, and temporary.

Divorce doesn’t just break a vow—it rewrites a child’s story.Before you walk away, remember:
A united home teaches love, commitment, and resilience.
A broken one can leave behind fear, confusion, and emotional cracks that last for years.
The greatest gift you can give your children is not wealth or comfort—
It’s a stable, loving home where they feel safe, seen, and secure.
Let’s fight for love.
Let’s choose healing over separation.
Let’s show our children that love is not disposable.

15/04/2025

Moral Lessons & Guidance from the Story of the Smiths
1. A Broken Marriage Affects More Than Just the Couple:
John and Emily's struggles didn’t just affect their relationship—it rippled into their children's emotional and mental well-being.
Takeaway:
When a marriage starts to fracture, it’s important to remember that children feel everything. Their behavior, emotions, and development are deeply shaped by the environment at home.

2. Children Internalize the Pain of Divorce:
Jack became withdrawn and Lily anxious not because they understood the details of the divorce, but because they felt the loss.
Takeaway:
Even if you shield your children from the legal aspects, they still feel the emotional void. It's essential to provide open, age-appropriate communication and emotional support throughout the process.

3. Emotional Distance Often Precedes Physical Separation:
Before John left, the relationship had long been strained. The emotional disconnect quietly eroded the family's bond.
Takeaway:
Don't wait until things fall apart. Seek help early- counseling, mediation, pastoral care, before emotional walls turn into physical ones.

4. Divorce Creates Emotional and Financial Pressure:
Emily's attempt to stay strong and provide alone led to burnout, stress, and declining health.
Takeaway:
Single parenting after divorce requires a strong support system. Don't hesitate to seek help—family, church, therapy, financial guidance. You're not meant to do it all alone.

5. Divorce Doesn't End the Story, but It Changes the Plot:
The Smith's story is one of loss, but also a call to healing.
Takeaway:
If divorce happens, it doesn't have to define the future. Invest in therapy for both parents and children, nurture healing conversations, and rebuild with grace and intention.

14/04/2025

The Shattering of a Home:

The Smiths were a loving family of four. John, the father, was a hardworking man who provided for his family. His wife, Emily, was a devoted mother who took care of their two children, Jack and Lily.

Their home was filled with laughter, love, and warmth. However, behind closed doors, John and Emily's marriage was struggling. They argued frequently, and their relationship became increasingly strained.

One day, John moved out of the house, leaving Emily and the children behind. The divorce was a long and painful process, and the children were caught in the middle.

Jack, who was 12 at the time, became withdrawn and isolated. He struggled in school and had difficulty making friends. Lily, who was 8, became anxious and clingy. She would often cry herself to sleep, missing her father dearly.

Emily, who had always been the glue that held the family together, was now struggling to keep everything afloat. She worked multiple jobs to provide for her children, but the stress and pressure took a toll on her mental and physical health.

The divorce had shattered their home, leaving behind a trail of broken dreams, shattered hopes, and wounded hearts. The Smiths' story was a testament to the devastating impact of divorce on families and the importance of seeking help and support during difficult times.

02/04/2025

A broken home or marriage doesn't have to be the end. It can be a new beginning, a chance to rebuild and create something stronger and more beautiful than before.

08/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day 🎊