As the United States continues to try and navigate from the ongoing devastation from the COVID-19 pandemic, The Center for American Progress has stated “there has been a significant surge in intimate partner violence.” (1) It is not surprising when coupled with health and economic stressors caused by the pandemic, victims of domestic violence (DV) […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
Losing Someone to Maternal Death
I remember being eight years old and lost when I found out my mother died due to a childbirth complication. My father was devastated, my younger siblings were crying, and I had no idea what to do. I was eight, and still, this vivid memory lives within me more than a decade later. Maternal death […]
Work-Life Balance: Burnt out
That work-life balance is something we are all mindful of, making sure we’re not overexerting ourselves in work and we are giving energy towards the things in life outside of work that brings joy. Whether you are in a job that is your passion or not, many of us look to excel in whatever responsibilities […]