While she does shine, she is still abusing herself emotionally, professionally, and spiritually. She is at the beginning of her journey of self-growth, and through connection, warmth, and optimism, she’s the light of people’s hearts. But this is only the beginning, as she is discovering who she wants to be.
A school should be a safe, nurturing environment where any child can grow and thrive academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. When parents drop their children off, they deserve the peace of mind that the staff will support their child’s needs, rather than become a source of harm.
By: Whitney Derman Generational Trauma affects many families. It is commonly caused by creating a cycle of abuse by which each generation ends up passing their fears, anxieties, and other issues they got from their parents to their children, who in turn pass it down to their children. “Even if the abuse itself is not...
By: Whitney Derman When I started writing this piece, my first thought was, “How is bullying not a type of abuse?” Both involve a person who considers themselves stronger picking on a person they consider weaker. However, after coming across the following definition of the two words, it is easy to see the difference: “Bullying:...
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...
