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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Taylor Slab, Student Author Stress, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a natural human response of worry caused by a difficult situation. Stress allows us to examine different challenges and threats within our lives. Everyone experiences stress! On social media, it may seem like everyone is living their best life, but in […]
By: Sheri Petruso MSW, LCSW Women are Strong. Women are Fierce. Throughout history, women have often been underestimated, but today it is clear women have shaped the world. Even before the fight for the right to vote, to today’s working moms, women have served crucial roles in history- breaking barriers, fighting for injustice to improve […]
By: Terry Blanton MSW, LCSW The country is facing economic issues, and you may feel the pain as the cost of food, gas, housing, and everything else increases in price. While your income has stayed the same and your needs have increased, you may feel financially pinched. So, what can you do?
By: Jami McDermott Valentine’s Day is here, and the stores are filled with heart-shaped candy boxes, roses, and cute little stuffed animals all dressed in bright red and pink, stamped with cute little comments to tell you that someone loves you and thinks you are special. Expectations and emotions are stirred as you are inundated […]