From Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) Area Agency on Aging employs three representatives of the Office of the State Ombudsman. Each serves the long-term care residents in their designated area of the 15 southernmost county SMPPD region. In Mississippi, the long-term care […]
Photography by Kristen Knight Photography As mothers, we devote our lives to our families’ wellbeing. We juggle responsibilities, from doctor’s appointments to family meals to birthday celebrations, all in the name of ensuring our loved ones are happy and healthy. Yet, in this unending cycle of giving, we sometimes forget to prioritize our own self-care. […]
This year has flown by, and while I’m not quite ready to put up my Christmas tree, I am thinking ahead to the holidays. It happens to be one of my favorite times of the year. From the food to the festivities — not to mention the potential for some cooler weather — I love […]
By Jamie Allen When Sarah was in elementary school, her teachers described her as smart, kind and energetic. At the start of this school year, she made good grades and had several best friends. However, as the school year progressed, Sarah’s behavior subtly changed. She started being absent a lot. While at school, she was […]
When my journey with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence started in October 2015, I was a single parent in an abusive marriage, which causing me physical harm to the point that I could not take it anymore and called 911. The officers from that call referred me to Adrienne’s House, Gulf Coast Center for […]
By Melissa Galatas It’s hard to overstate how much the law affects domestic violence victims. From keeping dangerous weapons out of abusers’ hands to keeping survivors’ whereabouts confidential, policies set at every level of government can greatly impact victims’ safety. Let’s look at some of the watershed legislation of the past — and the decisions […]
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Bittersweet moments come with the territory of being a parent. Every new milestone, it seems, comes with a thrill of excitement, a burst of pride and a sometimes-unbearable tinge of sadness. As moms and dads, we live our lives in heightened expectation of our child’s next big accomplishment. I’m reminded of the times when my […]
