We Are Not Broken

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Category: Mental Health

May 3, 2025

Article 1: The Tangled Web: How Intersecting Vulnerabilities Compound Risk for Families

Introduction:The concept of intersectionality, coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, provides a crucial lens through which to understand the complexities of vulnerability. It highlights how various aspects of a person’s…
April 27, 2025

Duke’s Law: Protecting Animals and Families from Domestic Violence

https://www.change.org/p/advocate-for-the-passage-of-duke-s-law-to-strengthen-animal-cruelty-laws-and-safeguards/dashboard#petition-insights-title When we think about domestic violence, our minds often turn to the human victims — and rightly so. But too often, the silent victims of abuse are forgotten: the…
April 26, 2025

Duke’s Law: Why We Must Close the Legal Loopholes That Protect Abusers

Introduction: A Dog Named Duke and the System That Failed HimOn February 7, 2021, Duke, a beloved neighborhood dog in La Pine, Oregon, was shot and killed simply for barking.…
April 15, 2025

Breaking the Cycle: Indigenous Disabled Survivors of Abuse and the Legacy of Generational Trauma

Abusive relationships don’t exist in a vacuum—they thrive where systemic oppression, cultural erasure, and disability marginalization intersect. For Indigenous disabled survivors, the risk of abuse is compounded by generational…
March 1, 2025

The Silent Struggle: Parental Rejection and its Profound Impact on a Child’s Mental Health and Future

A child’s development is deeply intertwined with the unwavering support and acceptance of their parents. This foundation of understanding becomes particularly critical when a child faces the complexities of a…
January 25, 2025

Pets as Silent Victims of Domestic Violence: How the Justice System Fails Both Animals and Humans

Introduction Domestic violence is often portrayed as a crime that happens behind closed doors, hidden from public view. But what happens when the violence spills over to the most vulnerable…
January 1, 2025

The Solitary Struggle: Mental and Physical Health Impacts of Isolation in Seniors and Children and a Mentorship Solution

Loneliness and social isolation are significant public health concerns affecting individuals across the lifespan. While often associated with aging, the detrimental effects of isolation extend to younger populations as well.…
July 21, 2024

Be a Grey Rock

Narcissistic Abuse: Projection, Co-Parenting, and Protecting Children By Mariah Clanton Introduction Narcissistic abuse is a deeply insidious form of psychological and emotional manipulation. It leaves victims disoriented, traumatized, and questioning…
April 20, 2024

He Hurt Us and the System Let Him: A Mother’s Plea for Protection, Justice, and Reform

Introduction: Domestic violence is not a private matter—it is a systemic crisis, especially for marginalized families. Native women are disproportionately targeted, with 84% experiencing violence in their lifetimes and more…
January 20, 2024

Justice Denied: A Survivor’s Plea for Protection and Accountability

Justice Denied: A Survivor’s Plea for Protection and Accountability By Mariah Clanton Derek Franzen of Bend, Oregon, is a known abuser of women, children, and animals. Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder,…

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