Empowering Students Through Co-Production

What are Recovery Colleges? Recovery colleges (RCs) provide inclusive educational initiatives designed to support positive mental well-being by offering a variety of courses that help individuals lead meaningful and purposeful…

21 Examples of Healthy Boundaries In Relationships

No matter the nature of your relationship, setting boundaries is a critical component to maintaining a healthy connection with your partner. Seeking a close partnership should not have to conflict…

My Quiet Breakthrough: 3 Self-Care Lessons That Changed Everything

“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”…

Survivors like Edith – Haven Hills

Domestic violence can take any form namely psychological abuse, forced intercourse, physical aggression as well as other controlling behaviors. The negative impacts of domestic violence can have physical, mental, and…

Everything that goes up – DIARIES FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The truth is you hate the life you chose for yourself, you are not a victim, not at all. You are incapable of facing the fact that you’ve wasted your…

Building a World Where Everyone is Safe and in Their Power

Throughout our series on the intersection of family policing and domestic violence, Rise is exploring community-led, anti-carceral approaches to preventing violence, supporting healing and building safety. Malikah, based in Queens,…

Empowering Survivors: Haven Hills Workforce Program

Domestic violence can take any form namely psychological abuse, forced intercourse, physical aggression as well as other controlling behaviors. The negative impacts of domestic violence can have physical, mental, and…

If Your Husband Disrespects You, Put a Stop to It with These 13 Actions

Don’t let his disrespect poison your marriage. Is his disrespectful and rude behavior making you feel unloved and neglected? If he’s dismissing your feelings, saying unkind things to you, or…

Sometimes Letting Go Is the Ultimate Act of Love

“Sometimes letting go is the ultimate act of love—both for the other person and for yourself.” ~Unknown I never imagined that the same classroom where I found love would become…

Is it Okay to Cry?

Crying is Natural—and Helpful I’m just going to say it—yes, it’s okay to cry. Actually, it’s more than okay. Crying is natural, healthy, and can be incredibly helpful when you’re…