How to Stop Abusing Yourself

Originally published on Speak4Change on February 3, 2015 By Svava Brooks. I was victimized as a child by my stepfather, a person I trusted, looked up to, and loved. Yes, I did love him. That’s why it was hard to understand why he would sexually abuse me, or why he…

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Wipe Your Slate Clean

Originally published on Maria Shriver’s Blog, Powered By Inspiration on February 1, 2015 By Maria Shriver. My daughter’s friend Stephanie got engaged not long ago. This was big news in our home cause Stephanie had struggled in previous relationships. Now at the age of 35 she has found herself in…

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Detroiter’s daily trek inspires hundreds to donate

Originally published in the Detroit Free Press on February 2, 2015 By Bill Laitner. Photos by Ryan Garza A story about a Detroit man who commutes about 21 miles a day on foot to and from work has spurred reaction from across the nation, including social media fundraisers that have…

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Heart and sole: Detroiter walks 21 miles in work commute

Originally published in the Detroit Free Press on February 1, 2015 By Bill Laitner. Photos By Ryan Garza He doesn’t look athletic but James Robertson, 56, of Detroit has a champ’s commute. He rides buses part-way but walks about 21 miles in round trips to a factory, unless his banker…

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