Victim-blaming is too common, especially towards women who are victims of sexual assault and abuse. This is the primary reason why victims of abuse don’t speak up: they are afraid people will judge them and blame them. It’s a very disturbing trend to blame the victim instead of the perpetrator. […]
Surviving trauma for a young teenager like Elizabeth Smart seems next to impossible, but the Higher Power is good because she was rescued from the hands of her captors. Elizabeth Smart survived a great ordeal. She is helping young women and children today by educating them to avoid victimization through[…]
You can overcome anxiety to prevent panic attacks. It is a process, however, you do not have to live with stress and panic. Trauma can be triggered by an accident, a violent attack that happened in childhood, or in adulthood. Trauma can also be triggered and exacerbated by stress, from[…]
It is no secret to those who know me that I am a huge fan of The Walking Dead. I was intrigued when I watched the pilot several years ago. As the seasons progressed, I was hooked. I liked the horror, action, and drama. I also became more interested in[…]
Happy International Women’s Day! Sisterhood Agenda celebrates the beauty, complexity, and power of our womanhood each and every day. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019 HISTORY According to the United Nation’s website, the first National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States on the 28th of February in 1909. In 1975,[…]
Where do women and girls gather? If you have girl power programs, Sister Circles, or other women’s empowerment activities, you know that you need a physical space where these activities take place. Have you given a lot of thought about what that space looks like? Feels like? You really should![…]
Use this ocean meditation video to calm you, soothe and comfort you at any time when you would like to balance yourself for health and emotional well-being. Studies show that ocean waves reduce blood pressure and aid in healing processes, including the reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms. So, take[…]
Having friends and spending quality time with them helps to prevent social isolation and depression. Find your sisterhood tribe! Your sisterhood tribe is comprised of those who support and care about you like sisters do. Why You Need a Sisterhood Tribe Sisterhood tribes are fun, supportive, healing, and necessary in[…]
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