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Raising Awareness

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

May 22, 2024

Takeaways from Netflix limited series “Maid” 

I’m sure it’s no coincidence that a new limited series, “Maid,” debuted on Netflix on October 1st, the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The story is inspired by a real survivor’s experience, although names and details are changed, characters are added, etc. The story follows Alex, a single mom who left her emotionally […]

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

May 22, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Month: You Are Not Alone

“You Are Not Alone.” This is a phrase that shows up often in our social media posts, on our website, in our other blogs posts, in presentations we give, and during our calls. So when I saw that same phrase as the amplified message for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) this month for […]

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

May 22, 2024

When Home Isn’t Safe

We’re pretty good at safety in the US. We teach our kids to look both ways before crossing the road. We tell them not to talk to or take candy from a stranger. We lock our homes and cars, put up cameras, and install alarm systems. As an added layer of security, some of us […]

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

May 22, 2024

Human Trafficking: Not What You Think

If you’ve ever seen the movie “Taken,” your view of human trafficking might be warped like mine was. Girls kidnapped and kept in cages. In foreign countries. Never seeing the light of day. While all this made for a thrilling, Liam Neeson film, it doesn’t match reality. Those things can be true of trafficking victims, […]

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

May 22, 2024

A Back to School Letter to College Students

The first few weekends of college can really make or break your entire college experience. Your residence hall staff will probably tell you that the best time to get out and make new friends in college is in the first few weeks. That window is when everyone else is looking for new friends too. Some […]

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November 13, 2023

Human Trafficking: Common Misconceptions

Human trafficking is often portrayed a certain way in the movies that perpetuates some common myths.

Facts vs Myths

November 13, 2023

Domestic Violence: Common Misconceptions

There are many misconceptions about domestic violence. We want to help share the truth about them.

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October 19, 2023

Men: We See You Too

Men experience domestic violence just like women.