It’s not about what’s wrong with you.
It’s about what happened to you!

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It’s not about what’s wrong with you.
It’s about what happened to you!
With COVID-19 spreading into a second year, there is a heightened awareness of the need to access personal care products. Early in the Health Crisis, hygiene and protective items were difficult to find on store shelves as panic buying set in and products used for hand washing and general hygiene disappeared. Staying healthy can already be difficult when leaving an abusive situation or while in a shelter, so when these items are scarce, it makes it that much more difficult to feel safe from abuse and the virus.
Self-care is a general term that describes everything you do deliberately for your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. As simple as it sounds, many of us pay little attention to self-care. This is why ‘deliberately’ is one of the most important words in the definition.
Elder Abuse Awareness Month was launched in June 2006 to bring awareness and voice opposition to any form of abuse of the older generation. The Native tradition is to honor our elders. Native elders are respected for their years of experience, wisdom and insight. Unfortunately, the elderly can still be victims of domestic violence.