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, […]
Most studies find that like the temperature, divorce rates spike in August — and theories abound for why this happens. Some say that instead of being a time for bonding, summer vacation emphasizes marital problems. Others speculate that parents may feel their children are more distracted in the fall when they are back in school. […]
From Mississippi Heroes We all know caregivers tend to not spend a lot of time or money on themselves, so we asked them what self-care rituals would help them feel their best. Here are some of their suggestions: CARE FOR DRY, HARD WORKING HANDS Slather on some coconut oil, Vaseline or your favorite lotion, and […]
By Tracy Daniel-Hardy Since I’ve been chronicling my caregiving journey, I have learned that many friends, co-workers, and acquaintances are caring for parents like me, or for a relative or in-law. Many have tearfully confided their feelings of loneliness and expressed their discomfort in sharing their experience with those who can’t relate. Some have shared […]
Tina has been with John since they met in college nearly 20 years ago. She always has seen their relationship as “normal” and rarely has questioned how he treats her until recently, when she recognized that she constantly feels like she is “crazy.” Tina tries to connect the dots from what she knows to be […]
