Tag: Domestic Violence
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Trump’s Plan to Slash Funding for Domestic Violence Support Programs
Get Pregnant Fast Donald Trump’s troubling stance toward women continues to surface, and his recent proposal to eliminate funding for 25 grant programs aimed at aiding domestic violence victims is particularly alarming. Following a campaign marked by misogyny, it’s disheartening to witness his administration take steps to roll back protections that have taken decades to…
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The Mississippi Hat That Concealed the Pain
Get Pregnant Fast During my freshman year of college, I quietly slipped into a middle seat in a bustling classroom. As I stared down at my notebook, I began to jot notes about rocks and some science I clearly failed to remember, as I can’t even recall what class it was. Hiding my unkempt ponytail…
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Overcoming Domestic Violence: My Journey to Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast “Why can’t you just be quiet, you worthless piece of trash?” His words cut through the air, sharp and deliberate. That was his go-to insult, aimed straight at my deepest insecurities. He knew exactly how to hurt me, emphasizing every syllable of “worthless” as if it were a badge of honor he…
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Georgia Faces Lawsuit for Imposing Fees on Domestic Violence Victims Who Don’t Press Charges
Get Pregnant Fast In Georgia, victims of domestic violence find themselves in a challenging predicament: if they report the abuse but choose not to press charges, they are subjected to fines. This troubling practice has come under scrutiny as it further victimizes those already facing immense emotional and physical struggles. Domestic violence cases are uniquely…
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It Took Me Way Too Long to Break Free from My Toxic Stepfather
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my mother and I found ourselves under the oppressive rule of a man who was both her husband and my stepfather. We endured a great deal of verbal and, at times, physical abuse that left us feeling like captives in our own home. During my high school years, he would…
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In Remembrance of Jamie Collins
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most rewarding aspects of blogging is the way it connects us, making the world feel a little smaller. We become part of a vast network of individuals whose lives we might never have crossed otherwise. However, this interconnectedness also brings its challenges. The blogging community is mourning the tragic…
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#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou: A Viral Hashtag That Highlights the Many Faces of Domestic Abuse
Get Pregnant Fast When we think of domestic abuse, the first images that often come to mind are physical violence—hitting, slapping, or shoving. However, domestic abuse manifests in a multitude of ways, and a recently trending hashtag is shedding light on these less visible forms of harm inflicted by loved ones. The hashtag #MaybeHeDoesntHitYou, initiated…
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Amber Lane Empowers Women Facing Domestic Violence in New PSA
Get Pregnant Fast Amber Lane, who has publicly shared her experience of domestic violence at the hands of her former partner, is using her voice to support women enduring similar struggles. In a moving public service announcement (PSA) released by the #GirlGaze Project, Lane opens up about her ordeal, aiming to reassure victims that they…