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 […]
Killing You Softly Book Review
A sensitively written and useful resource for victims of domestic abuse and those who care about them, is ‘Killing You Softly: A guide to understanding domestic violence and abuse.’ Evin M. Daly’s bio states that he is “a specialist in child abuse and domestic violence prevention and protection systems, child welfare systems and an adviser […]