“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene The expression “May you live in interesting times” reportedly originated in China. It is widely regarded as a curse because “interesting times” brim with chaos, instability, and irregular events. The year 2020 had all of […]
Humans for Sale: The Hidden Horror of Modern-Day Slavery
Have you ever met a slave? Would you recognize a slave if you met one? Most Americans believe that slavery in America ended after the 13th Amendment was passed and ratified. Unfortunately, modern-day slavery is alive and well in America, as well as internationally. Wherever desperate people are struggling to survive, and even in affluent […]
Twisted Communication: Recognizing Verbal Abuse
Did you ever comment without realizing the impact of your words or reflected on something you’d said and wished you hadn’t said it? We’ve all been careless with words, at times. Unfortunately, the hurtful words hurled by the habitual verbal abuser is never an accidental slip of the tongue. It is an emotional assault that […]