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The Effects Of Bullying In The Workplace And At School
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The Effects Of Bullying In The Workplace And At School

By: Mandie Schreck We have all heard or experienced some form of bullying on the playground at recess or in the hallways of our high school. We think maybe bullying and taunting will subside as we grow into adulthood, but bullies often follow us into the workforce. The major difference between bullying in schools and...

Spiritual Abuse In The Mind And In The Church
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Spiritual Abuse In The Mind And In The Church

By: Mandie Schreck Gathering with those who hold like-minded spiritual beliefs is supposed to be a safe haven to worship with your loved ones, community, and congregation. For many years, abuse in the church has been a sensitive topic and gained even more momentum with the “Me Too” movement that has helped individuals come forward...

Street Harassment
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Street Harassment

By: Lauren Jacques Is street harassment really that big of a deal? It’s just a compliment, right? You’ve probably heard something along those lines before. Of course, it isn’t just a compliment; that’s why it’s called harassment. It is unwarranted, and it can cause all kinds of problems. Street harassment must stop. In the book...

Narcissism And Aggression
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Narcissism And Aggression

By: Rashmi Negi A narcissistic person is defined as self-inflated and thinks of themself as a better person than others. As human beings, it’s healthy to have some self-worth, but narcissists have far more than others. People with high narcissism think they deserve special treatment because of their supposed superiority. They don’t seem to be familiar...

Domestic Violence Vs. Intimate Partner Violence
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Domestic Violence Vs. Intimate Partner Violence

By: Lauren Jacques Depending on whom you ask, Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence may be regarded as the same thing: abuse in a romantic relationship. However, others may reserve the term “Intimate Partner Violence” for this definition and use “Domestic Violence” as a broader term for abuse that occurs in the home. Under this...

Financial Abuse: Signs And Warnings
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Financial Abuse: Signs And Warnings

By: Whitney Derman Financial abuse is not talked about nearly enough. It is both terrible on its own and serves to make any other form of abuse worse. This is because it’s a common way for abusers to trap their victims. For example, let’s say someone is being sexually abused by their spouse; getting out...

How To Document Abuse
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How To Document Abuse

By: Rashmi Negi It is difficult to come to terms emotionally when you are being abused. However, it is crucial to understand the pattern of your partner’s behavior. When in love, it can be challenging to identify and distinguish between typical relationship problems, when you are being controlled, or even when you are being manipulated....

How Domestic Abuse Affects The Family
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How Domestic Abuse Affects The Family

By: Whitney Derman Domestic Abuse affects everyone in the family, not just the victim.  Although this piece will only mention a few examples, it is important to know “Abusers can be intimate partners, spouses, parents, siblings, or other household members, and they do not need to share a living space with their target in order...

Abuse Within The LGBTQ+ Community
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Abuse Within The LGBTQ+ Community

By: Cali Robins The LGBTQ+ community is a large demographic of individuals who identify outside of heterosexuality or identify outside of the gender that they were assigned at birth. The different types of sexual orientation include homosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, queer, and more. Those who identify as transgender have either transitioned between male and...