by hawc2023 | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog, Erasing the Stigma, Good to Know, Healthy Relationships, How To
BDSM is a common erotic and role-playing sexual practice based on bandage, discipline, dominance and submission, and sado-masochistic dynamics. These sexual interactions emphasize power-play and may involve one lover having control over the other...
by hawc2023 | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healthy Relationships, How To
Any healthy relationships involves two valid sets of opinions and feelings. Occasionally, these two perspectives are at odds with one another, resulting in a potentially uncomfortable, but ultimately productive conversation, if held appropriately. These conversations...
by hawc2023 | Dec 16, 2017 | Blog, Healthy Relationships, How To, Parenting for a change
Combating societal ideals that promote abusive behaviors must begin with the foundation of our future: children. Often, the messages parents, the media, and other adults communicate to children explicitly and implicitly help contribute to a society that further...
by hawc2023 | Nov 10, 2017 | Blog, Erasing the Stigma, Healthy Relationships, LGBTQ+
Recognizing abuse in relationships with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals can be challenging because of common misconceptions about gender roles and abuse. In fact, approximately one in three LGBTQ+ relationships...
by hawc2023 | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog, Healing, Healthy Relationships, How To
Taking time to care for yourself can help you feel empowered, renewed, and ready for new adventures, regardless of whether you’re experiencing abuse! For people experiencing abuse, self-care can also help you maintain physical and emotional health during a...
by hawc2023 | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog, Good to Know, Healthy Relationships, How To, Parenting for a change
Often, our words and actions communicate messages to children without us realizing it. Separating children by gender for play dates, only allowing children to wear certain colors or play with certain toys, and teaching children specific chores all based on gender...