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 […]
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.
Christmas Tree
On Black Friday in 2001, I stood in the middle of Target’s winter wonderland surrounded by pre-lit Christmas trees of all heights and widths, shiny ornaments, and twinkling lights. For the first time ever, I was about to buy my very own tree for my first apartment. This was an exciting moment for me and […]
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 […]