abuse

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Homeless in Plain Sight

What do you think of when asked to describe a homeless person? Most would paint a picture of an adult standing on a corner with a cardboard sign, usually by a highway exit ramp. Let me describe another version that may have been hiding right in front of you, maybe even in your own home. Learn the questions you and your child should ask to spot child abuse. Identify behaviors and how to help other children that frequently visit your home. Growing up as a homeless kid, trust that it’s not the beha

By Cindy Collins

Business

Codeword COVID-19: The New Resource for Domestic Violence Victims

In early March, stay-at-home orders were put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Suddenly people across the world were instructed to quarantine at home. For most people, inside the walls of their home is a place of security and solace. For others, home can be a dangerous place of abuse.In an instant, domestic violence victims around the world became isolated with their abusers causing domestic violence reports to increase by 35% in the United States, according to the World H

By Gina Mellish

Culture

Help! Hater Wants to be a Dater!

Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some frenemy issues and another who's dealing with a difficult mother.

By Ubah Bulale

Frontier

When First Love Becomes First Abuse

I'm talking about first love — that distinct sensation of butterflies fluttering in your stomach and the pounding in your chest that takes over your entire body.

By Katey Taylor

Money

Women Can’t Be Fully Empowered If They’re Not Financially Empowered. Here’s Why.

Amidst a global pandemic and growing research which suggests women are severely affected by COVID-19, it's an opportunity to make big strides in our effort to address larger societal issues such as equality and justice, reproductive rights, poverty and domestic issues like financial abuse, as well as income security and retirement. It is estimated that 46% of women are "not too confident" or "not at all confident" about their ability to live comfortably after retirement, compared to only 31% of

By Keisha Blair