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Social policy is problem-oriented; that is, it attempts to improve the lives of people who need help in meeting certain needs. If people were able to meet their needs through their own efforts, society would not need to develop programs to help them (Burger, 2014, p. 277). Some of the…

Life is a beautiful journey. To date, you have had some licks. Some hurts. Some disappointments and you have handled it all very well. As you leave home for Kent State University, stay. Finish your studies. Go to graduate school. Do what God called you to do. …

Seated in the seat of my soul is one of my sacred and beautiful places. I arrive naked, vulnerable, and exposed. Ready to see what I see, and uncover what lies beneath pieces of man-made garments and layers of cosmetics designed to cover imperfections as opposed to celebrating them. I…

Sometimes I really do feel like a magical, mystical, womancorn. I had another encounter with another man who wants to own me or possess me in some form or fashion that I tweeted about.

Most women are vulnerable to the deceit of men but young women who are mothers are prey. Too many often feel unprepared and are unprepared for life. They often feel they are to be dependent on sperm donors and baby daddies. …

I was 21 years old when I began my professional property management career as a leasing agent, pivoting from Estee Lauder Beauty Advisor with Dillards Department Store. I loved sales but hated retail hours and a guy I was dating suggested that I would be a GREAT leasing agent. I…

I have memories of rejecting patriarchy as a very young child. Strong moments of identity definition when I was challenging my father’s foolishness and the women who submitted to it. Very particular moments of challenging my male teachers and their bias and control agents guised as “proper training”. They were…