Did Lil Webbie and Lil Bootsie have it right?  Is independence an important part of being in a healthy relationship?  Watch this video to see what young people from the East Bay think and then give us your opinion!!

Teens speak up for themselves in this humorous declaration of independence.

This month we're focusing on money and relationships and of course we thought about The Dream's "Makeup Bag." How much does forgiveness cost? Can your love be bought? Do money and gifts solve your problems?

There is this British public service announcement on teen dating violence we found through loveisrespect.org. It’s about a teenage couple and in the video the relationship slowly gets abusive. What makes this so different from typical abusive relationships is that the boy can see himself. He's watching himself abuse his girlfriend. He is the abuser but he's also on the outside looking in. This public service announcement made me really think about whether I would stop myself. I know my answer. What's yours?

Have you ever had someone call you too many times or called someone too many times? Could that push someone away from wanting to be with you? Recently, Bay Area R&B artist, Netta Brielle released “Pushing Away.” Check what our BOM Ambassador has to say.

Love Is Not Abuse


There Is no excuse for abuse In a relationship.

Healthy Teen Dating

What is a healthy teen dating relationship?

Need BOM in Your Life?

Got Drama? Then you need some BOM in your life!

Eminem - Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

It takes a lot of strength to leave someone who claims to love you, and who you’ve learned to love. Chek out the blog section to hear our thoughts on Eminem & Rihanna's new song!