By Noah Schuessler – Student Author As a teenager living an ever-so-fast-paced life, I know that managing both my free time and my busy time will keep me at bay. Playing volleyball year-round, dealing with school, trying to earn money, and figuring out where I am going to play volleyball in college are the biggest […]
Author Archives: Birthright St. Charles
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By Terry Blanton, LCSW Choosing adoption can be a difficult decision for many women, but did you know that today’s adoption plans offer more choices than ever before? As a master-level counselor, I’ve seen firsthand how the process has evolved and how it can benefit both birth parents and adoptive families. How Adoption Has Changed […]
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By: Jennifer Burch, M.Ed, PLPC Pregnancy, whether expected or unplanned, can sometimes be overwhelming at times… physically and emotionally. Birthright St. Charles is here to support the “whole woman,” not just her needs specific to pregnancy. Our professional counselors are available to sit with the woman (you) and address any stressors she(you) may be facing. […]
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By Jami McDermott, B.S. Speech Comm., Outreach Coordinator The atmosphere in a room is not just about the physical air composition; it’s more about the intangible ambiance influenced by your presence, mood, actions, and preconceived attitude towards the place, people, situation, topic, or activity. This means that you can shape and transform the overall feeling and […]
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By Eli Hagan – Student Author Being a high school student can be extremely stressful, especially as you are growing up or just trying to figure out who you are. There are so many ways to get yourself down, but there are also tons of ways to build yourself up and radiate positivity throughout your […]
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Author: Jami McDermott, B.S. Speech Comm., Outreach Coordinator The Harrowing Reality of Human Trafficking Recently, the movie “Sound of Freedom” brought attention to the horrors of human/work trafficking. This form of exploitation preys on vulnerable individuals, taking advantage of their economic and emotional needs to force them into unsafe and illegal situations, often involving sexual exploitation […]
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Author: Tavana Darris In a recent blog post, one of our staff members wrote about how Birthright St. Charles had been her village. But, to create a village we must have willing participants within the community that supports an idea or mission. At Birthright St. Charles, our village consists of men and women who donate […]
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By Alyssa Baird The Pressure of Beauty Standards Keeping up with the high pressures of beauty standards is one of the biggest struggles for girls of every age in this generation. These standards have been putting immense stress on teens to be the perfect ideal of a girl and have been keeping their minds off […]
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By Jami McDermott Pregnancy is a journey that brings new beginnings and significant changes to a woman’s life. As we approach Independence Day, it is a time to reflect on the freedoms and opportunities that our nation offers. At Birthright St. Charles, we embrace the spirit of independence by providing unwavering support to women throughout […]
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Author: Jami McDermott Ah, fathers! The unsung heroes of the parenting world. They may not have superpowers or wear capes (although, wouldn’t that be cool?), but they hold a unique key to shaping future generations. And let me tell you, it’s quite a responsibility! Now, before we go any further, let’s clear something up. Being […]