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Shocking Facts On Abuse Against Men
In today's culture, awareness is spreading. There are many cultural issues that were swept under the rug for decades, and starting with my generation, we are yanking the cover off them. LBGT rights and awareness, mental illness, global warming, and of course, abuse.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Psyche
Am I Being Abused?
How do you tell if you're being emotionally abused? A lot of people who have never been abused get confused. After all, how does a person not know they are being abused? Well, that's the fun part of emotional and mental abuse and abusive individuals. Generally abusive relationships never start out abusive.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Psyche
Why Is It So Hard to Leave Abusive Situations?
It can be hard to leave abusive situations. A lot of times, some people don't even realize they are being abused - or believe it. And when that denial ends and it's time to leave, there could be other reasons why a person doesn't 'just leave.'
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Psyche
Freedom To Eat
The raven-haired beauty stepped outside of the San Antonio airport and shivered. It was cold in America still, she'd forgotten about that. In Australia, it was the end of Summer in the month of February. Her brown eyes scanned the parked cars and smiled when her mother pulled up to the pick-up lane, waving frantically.
By Hope Martin3 years ago in Fiction
Super Fruit Blitz
Summer. I love summer. I love to complain about how hot it is. I love being able to jump into a crystal clear pool after sweating out toxins stored over winter. I love the tan my pale and pasty legs sometimes accomplishes. And I LOVE the fruit that come into season when the weather is hot, hot, hot! And I love making my favorite frozen drink to share with the family on those days that is just perfect for grilling and picnics.
By Hope Martin4 years ago in Feast
The Dragon Speaker Yuki
Before I continue, I suppose a little information would help you understand. Suiko had a few dragons she could use if we ever went to war— – and it was due to my friend and her alliance with the dragons. Not only was Yuki gifted with dragon speech, but she was also blessed with the gift of premonition.
By Hope Martin4 years ago in Futurism
Faces of Courage
Dear COVID-19 Heroes: I am talking to the uniformed forces who are still serving, still protecting and still putting their lives on the line. Not only from everyday dangers, but now facing new ones. To the heroes still fighting for our nation, putting out fires, saving our lives daily, and protecting our citizens and ensuring we are safe from within and from without our borders. To the warriors who don't get to go home everyday, and miss out on birthdays and holidays to protect us, even through a global pandemic.
By Hope Martin4 years ago in Journal
The Mother
This month celebrates something I'm very passionate about: Appreciation for women. There are MANY women in this world I admire, strangers, friends, and family all alike. And today I want to talk about my mother. Actually, I want to talk about all mothers.
By Hope Martin4 years ago in Families