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…
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How Addiction Ruins Homes: Drug Addiction’s Effect on Family
Photo by Johann Walter Bantz Discovering how addiction ruins homes will help us minimize the possibility of any family experiencing the adverse effects of addiction. Maryjo Paradis-Smith’s book, July in August: One Girl’s Struggle with an Opioid Addicted Mother, tackles the subject in a realistic yet hopeful manner. It showcases a child’s struggles of living with…
Subtle Signs of Child Abuse: Things We Should Be Aware Of
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto Spotting the subtle signs of child abuse isn’t easy, which is why we should look beyond physical manifestations like bruises. Cynthia J. Giachino, the author of the autobiographical novel about fear titled Quiet. Fear., understands that subtle signs do exist. Being a survivor of child abuse herself, Cynthia knows that kids who experience such…
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