"This is my story ..." April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And as the end of the month approaches, we wanted to hear from a survivor, who shares her story in hopes of bringing awareness.
October is Domestic Violence awareness month. Quite often the only question asked is, has he ever hit you? Assault is actually only a small part of the abusive system that makes up domestic violence.
If your son or daughter struggles with addiction, mental illness, self-injury, an eating disorder, suicidal thoughts, is incarcerated, or has other issues, then Mother’s Day is going to be difficult. It will hurt. A lot.
A Census Bureau survey in December of 2020 found 42% of Americans experienced clinically significant symptoms of depression and anxiety that month, more than double the rate experienced in 2019.
Communication is essential when your child is struggling with mental illness. You may wonder what to say to your child that will have an impact. You may feel you are walking on eggshells.
Dear Fellow Survivor ... words fall significantly short, they feel small and trite. However, I felt compelled to at least try to convey some of the comforts I wish were shared with me.
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, so this is a good time to discuss this topic and dispel myths with Sarah J. Robinson, author of "I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die (May 2021 release).
