By Melanie Robinson For parents of teen girls, it’s normal to hear complaints about not feeling pretty enough or wanting to look more like a celebrity — but when does the complaint become a real body-image issue? According to researchers at the Dove Self Esteem Project, teens are scrolling on social media apps an average of […]
By Stacey Riley As a longtime advocate for survivors of interpersonal violence, I recognize that I continuously tote around a soap box and pull it out at any time someone needs educated about the realities of domestic violence or any time the gross mistreatment or misunderstanding of victims occurs. On these occasions, I have been […]
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By Myia Lane To some, the recovery process of healing from domestic violence simply may involve walking away and moving forward. However, the process requires much more. Many survivors do not identify their strengths, nor are they ready to process the grief associated with ending certain relationships. Abusers come in the form of spouses, relatives […]
By Gracey Freeman When we think about domestic violence, we often envision physical or emotional abuse. What is rarely considered is how offenders use the justice system as an extension of abuse. One of the biggest challenges advocates and victims face is the lack of accountability placed on offenders and the transfer of blame to […]
By Mavis Creagh What is love? One scripture passage explains, “Love is patient. Love is kind.” Another verse references laying down one’s life for a friend. Nowhere is it said that love should tear you down or torture your soul. However, domestic violence can do that and much more. In the book compilation, “My Walk […]
By Stacey Riley According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. How does that look compared to the 2020 census data for the lower six counties of Mississippi? The adult population (over age 18) of Jackson, […]
By Jenni Murray “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Truly. It’s a quote from “Anne of Green Gables,” and you’ll see it adorning every farmhouse sign at Hobby Lobby, but I think it resonates with people because it’s just so true. While nature starts the beautiful process of dying […]
