Why Letting Myself Fall Apart Set Me Free

Does everything feel like too much these days? Get When Life Sucks: 21 Days of Laughs and Light for free when you join the Tiny Buddha list. “Ironically enough, when…

Summer Boundaries for College Students: 8 Rules for Peace

Having your college-age child home for the summer can be a season of reconnection—but it often comes with a learning curve. That’s why creating summer boundaries for college students grounded…

10 Ways to Raise a Respectful and Resilient Athlete

Want to raise a respectful athlete? In youth sports, the real win isn’t on the scoreboard — it’s in your child’s character. Sportsmanship for kids goes far beyond a post-game…

Legal Separation vs Divorce – How They Differ

By Tracy Rotharmel Shanks, Attorney Most people thinking about ending the marriage are not well versed in the laws and procedure necessary to begin the separation or divorce process. There…

Roundtable on the Intersection of Gun Violence and Domestic Violence

As part of Safe Horizon’s advocacy for survivor-informed legislation, we hosted two roundtable discussions in partnership with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, Commissioner Cecile Noel of the Mayor’s Office…

When “Better” Becomes a Trap: How I Learned to Hope Without Clinging

Does everything feel like too much these days? Get When Life Sucks: 21 Days of Laughs and Light for free when you join the Tiny Buddha list. “You yourself, as…

The Financial Fallout of Divorce on a Woman: Its Emotional Impact

Divorce is rarely a simple experience, and the financial fallout that often follows can feel especially heavy for women. Even as a capable, educated woman, you may suddenly find yourself…

How to Start a Conversation About Domestic Violence

A strong mother-daughter bond can directly impact a daughter’s safety if she is experiencing abuse. The relationship can create a safe space for a daughter to process what is happening,…

Bystander Intervention Tips for Mothers with Daughters Experiencing Domestic Violence

If you think your daughter might be involved in an abusive relationship, here’s how you can help without escalating the situation: Recognize the Signs of Domestic Violence Signs of domestic…

Motivational Mottos

By: Sanam   Have you ever felt down, sad and discouraged? Personally, I have and it is not easy trying to overcome them. But after watching a few episodes of LEGO Ninjago, I noticed that the…