Photo by Nadine Shaabana Knowing how to prevent sexual assault is something extremely valuable for each of us to learn so that we may keep everyone safe from harm. Joseph Waddy, author of Bertha’s Son, knows a lot about the harms of sexual assault. Having a mother who used to be a victim of abuse, Joseph’s…
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Not All Parents: Living as a Child in a Broken Home
Photo by Salvio Bhering July In August by Maryjo Paradis-Smith depicts what it would potentially be like, at its worst, for children living in a broken home and with a parent who does not care for them. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 8 children lived in households where…
Great Tips to Heal From Sexual Trauma
Photo by Julia Avamotive Being a rape victim or surviving sexual violence is something no one should go through because it ruins lives, but it is possible to heal from sexual trauma. Author Joseph N. Waddy knows how damaging sexual violence is and that healing from the damage is possible. His book, Bertha’s Son, talks about a girl…
The Right Way to Talk to Sexual Assault Survivors
Photo by Kindel Media What are the right words to say to someone sexually assaulted? Here’s how. Sexual assault is never an easy topic to talk about, especially if it’s with someone who directly experienced it. The victims already have difficulty speaking up because of fear, shame, and anxiety that no one will believe them…
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