Acclaimed author Basil Johnson shares words of wisdom regarding traditional native values and asks each of us to take the following vow:
We must honor our women, our grandmothers, our wives, our sisters, and all others.”
Author: Web Editor
Haven FYI – Fri July 30, 2021
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that’s seen in abusive relationships. It’s the act of manipulating a person by forcing them to question their thoughts, memories, and the events occurring around them. A victim of gaslighting can be pushed so far that they question their own sanity.
Haven FYI – Fri July 23, 2021
The severity of physical violence on women who are battered experience is well-known, yet until recently awareness of the connection between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and battering has commonly been lacking within the advocacy, law enforcement, and even the medical fields. This has resulted in misdiagnosis, neglect, and revictimization of women who have been battered and suffer from TBI. It is not difficult to imagine that many of these women have been labeled as “uncooperative,” “non-compliant,” “neglectful parents” and “difficult.” Hopefully, the information presented here will lead to changes in attitudes, policies, and procedures that provide appropriate care and assistance supporting recovery from TBI for all survivors.
Haven FYI – Fri July 19, 2021
Language, a word choice, has a tremendous impact on what we think of ourselves and each other. Think back to a time in your childhood, when someone called you a name or said something derogatory about you. You can probably remember the exact words they said to humiliate or degrade you. Words are extremely powerful.
