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What’s In Your Bag: Self Defense Edition
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What’s In Your Bag: Self Defense Edition

By: Whitney Derman For many women, traveling alone can be risky, especially at night or in an unfamiliar location. We want to believe that everyone has the right intentions and there won’t be any issues, but it is always wise to be extra cautious. I have curated a list of inconspicuous self-defense tools you can easily...

Basic Self-Defense Moves Anyone Can Try
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Basic Self-Defense Moves Anyone Can Try

By: Rashmi Negi It is always better to be mindful and prepared instead of being in an unprepared and compromising position. Mugging, taunting, or any form of harassment can make a person feel helpless and isolated. It is always good to be prepared for the worst and learn to keep yourself safe regardless of your...

Time To Set Healthy Boundaries
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Time To Set Healthy Boundaries

By: Rashmi Negi A person in a healthy relationship trusts their partner the most and feels secure in their presence. However, this can easily change when things fall between the cracks that result in misunderstandings, disagreements, arguments, and other issues in a relationship. There are ways to mend and work toward a healthy relationship, but...

Giving Tuesday
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Giving Tuesday

By: Lauren Jacques And Eileen Shea What is Giving Tuesday? Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has been a global event to “encourage people to do good.” The event organizers encourage generosity every Tuesday, but the official celebration will be on November 30th this year. Giving Tuesday started in New York City, and according to the Giving Tuesday...

How To Be There For Someone
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How To Be There For Someone

By: Whitney Derman Being truly there for someone is not a one-size-fits-all package. It can take very different approaches depending on who needs you and the situation. When consoling someone, it is best to use the 90% rule, meaning you listen 90% of the time and talk maybe 10% of the time (Brown, 2020). This allows the...

Prison Abuse
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Prison Abuse

By: Rashmi Negi Prison Abuse refers to abuse suffered by a person who is incarcerated or under arrest. It can include Physical, Sexual, or Psychological Abuse, among others. In some cases, medical treatment may be denied, which could be considered neglect. The idea of confinement can affect mental health, and if followed by abuse, it...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By: Mandie Schreck October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which has been nationally recognized since 1989. This form of abuse affects over ten million individuals per year in the United States. It has been reported that one in four women and one in nine men have been affected by Domestic Abuse sometime in their life...

Never Excuse A Red Flag: A Lesson With Post-It Notes
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Never Excuse A Red Flag: A Lesson With Post-It Notes

By: N.M. Bialko I was in an emotionally abusive relationship with a narcissist. Our relationship consisted of lies. There were lies about his past, lies to set up new lies, lies about other people, and lies about himself. He told lies where there was no need to lie and even opportunities where no normal human...

Stop Asian Hate
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Stop Asian Hate

By: Rashmi Negi Hate crimes against the Asian American community are not new, but the COVID-19 pandemic escalated growing tensions, further triggering hate. It can be easy to want to blame someone for everything that has happened since 2020, but that blame cannot be placed entirely on one person or group of people. Such terms...

Signs Of Spousal Abuse
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Signs Of Spousal Abuse

By: Rashmi Negi Spousal Abuse is also known as Domestic Violence and is perpetrated by one of the partners in an intimate relationship. It can consist of Physical, Sexual, Emotional, and/or Financial Abuse. Spousal Abuse is harmful as the abuser uses hurtful words or behaviors to control their spouse. Look Out for These SignsIf you...