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Domestic Violence and the LGBTQ Community
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Because the majority of the domestic violence awareness movement has focused on heterosexual relationships, members of the LGBTQ community have been largely left out of the movement. However, recent r..."After surviving trauma, your brain may emulate a small child hyped up on a candy binge, except instead of sugar, it’s overloaded with epinephrine and adrenaline. These neurochemicals cause your brain to be overstimulated and unable to calm down. In order to keep us safe, our brain is ready to send our body into fight or flight mode at any second, even though we’re trying to convince it that we’re no longer in imminent danger."
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After Trauma, Sleep May Be What You Need Most
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After escaping abuse, prioritizing good sleep can help your body recover more quickly.We 💜 this tattoo!!!!!!!
www.nytimes.com/2019/05/20/arts/cannes-women-alain-delon.html
Cannes Says It’s Making Strides for Equality. Some Women See Backward Steps.
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The festival is again being called out for its track record in rewarding female filmmakers, and for honoring an actor who admitted to having slapped women.🙏THANK YOU Noozhawk for spreading the word about our Upstanding Man campaign!!!!!
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Men Stand Against Violence in Domestic Violence Solutions’ Campaign
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Noozhawk.com delivers local breaking news, local sports, schools, nonprofits, obituaries, business, arts and entertainment, calendar, local opinions and more."...It could be that your friend or loved one is simply dating someone …. less than ideal, per your standards. But what if other red flags pop up?"
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www.domesticshelters.org/articles/ending-domestic-violence/how-to-ask-about-abuse
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If you suspect a friend or family member is being abused, what's the best way to ask?"Leaving an abuser can be one of the most dangerous times in that relationship. You may or may not feel safe at work, but either way there are important steps you can take to help protect your career and yourself."
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www.domesticshelters.org/articles/workplace-and-employment/on-the-clock-how-to-protect-yourself-a...
On the Clock: How to Protect Yourself at Work
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How to ensure your safety at work after you leave an abusive partner without needing to find a new job.