Today, we are proud to share the powerful testimony of a strong survivor who was sexually assaulted at a place meant to facilitate relaxation and peace, not trauma and agony. To protect her identity, she self-refers as “Riley” in her story below, although that is not her real name. Because of her abuser’s actions, her…
No parent in this millennia is an expert on playing out their role during a pandemic. There is no “right way” to these strange new normals brought on by COVID-19, but as a parent, you may be wishing there was a guideline for getting through this season of social distancing and sheltering-in-place without losing your…
The M3ND Project knows that many families are struggling significantly right now during ongoing COVID-19 quarantine and shelter-at-home mandates, and extreme stress is on the family unit. Perhaps your children are acting up in ways they never have or this is an ongoing issue for you. If so, there are ways parents and children can…
During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it would be remiss if we did not address Covert Emotional Abuse as a form of child abuse which affects so many. As it does in adults, emotional abuse against children is often a precursor to other types of abuse but not always. This is especially true now that…
Each year during April, Child Abuse Awareness month, we have the opportunity to be a light to the most vulnerable in our population, our children, who are facing abuse in unprecedented numbers. If you have been reading the news, you will know the current shelter-in-home or quarantine mandates have created an environment in which the…
Without a doubt, we are all facing unique challenges during this COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that this season can be especially difficult for victims of abuse, particularly those who are still living with their abuser. If this is you, The M3ND Project wants to be a light for you by providing hope and some simple…
At some point in our lives, most of us will be a first responder for a victim of abuse. The M3ND Project defines a “first responder” as any individual to whom an abuse victim discloses their story of abuse or who helps a victim with their abuse situation. This could be a therapist, pastor, co-worker,…
Seeing the way my husband disciplined our sons made me realize something was very wrong. By the time I knew we had to leave, I was so trapped in his lies I didn’t see a way out.
This month, we’ve been talking about the best ways to love abuse victims. We discussed how victims can love themselves, how to love and develop a healthy relationship with an intimate partner who has been abused, and how parents can show love to their child who has been abused. Today, we would like to speak…
Raising a child can be one of the greatest joys and privileges in life. With children comes a light and hope of a better tomorrow. Because of their boundless innocence, there is nothing more heartbreaking than discovering that a child in your life is a victim of abuse. Children can experience abuse directly when someone…