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The Way to Healthy Relationships By : Dianne Eppler Adams Perhaps nothing brings more people to their knees (or to an astrologer) than the trials and tribulations of relating to others – especially family, coworkers, neighbors and intimate relationships. Mentors, role models and healing for sex trafficking survivors By : Hollycraw January has again been designated by President Obama1 as the National Mentoring Month. There is a lot of talk about mentoring these days. Young professionals in many fields link up with a more experienced colleague to gain valuable tips for the sector and to work through issues that may arise. There is also increased awareness that a strong, nurturing one-on-one relationship between a child and an appropriate adult can give incredible protections against some of the social ills that kids commonly face. Stalking Roundtable Jan 25: Whitehouse explores use of technology to terrorize By : Hollycraw Stalking. It affects 3.4 million people in the US, mainly women being stalked by men. January 2012 has been proclaimed National Stalking Awareness Month by President Obama, and today, the Whitehouse is hosting a roundtable to discuss the problem1. TK Logan, professor in the Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine is an expert on stalking and interpersonal violence and will be contributing to the discussions. Martin Luther King's dream of freedom: Lost in the nightmare of sex slavery? By : Hollycraw One hundred years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I have a Dream" speech, in which he decried the social conditions that still kept the Blacks socially enslaved. Although there are still many racial injustices in America, much progress has been made in some circles to allow people of color the same freedoms and privileges offered to others. Child sex trafficking research and statistics By : Hollycraw Sex trafficking of minors is a form of child abuse that is often preceded by other forms of abuse. Research indicates that prior to being trafficked, many survivors of sex slavery experience: Human slavery and trafficking: January is awareness and prevention month By : Hollycraw What is a more lucrative and faster growing crime industry than selling drugs or guns? According to the FBI, the enslavement of people in the labor and sex trades is the second largest underworld activity, with growth outpacing arms and drug running. The epidemic proportions of human trafficking involve up to 27 million victims around the word, or nearly one out of every 260 people. Up to 80% of these are kept in bondage in the sex trades, and half of these are children. Sex crimes against children: What is Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking? By : Hollycraw Child sex abuse is rampant. Every day dozens of headlines across the nation shout out that another, or another dozen, children have been sexually violated, usually by someone in their circle of family or acquaintances. But when does sexual assault of a child become known as sex trafficking? Nat'l Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Does it make a difference for sex slaves By : Hollycraw Yesterday, January 11, 2012, was the fourth annual National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Organizations around the country hosted events to bring greater awareness of this modern day slavery and calls to action to fight against it. Training for sex trafficking activists provided by Shared Hope Internat'l Jan 12 By : Hollycraw Linda Smith is a former congresswoman who discovered that very young children in far-off places such as Thailand were openly being sold as sex slaves in a booming enterprise of forced child prostitution. As she visited such hotbeds for sex crimes against children and researched the issue, she realized that the same sex trafficking of children is happening in the United States. She started Shared Hope International (SHI) to address these components of a multi-billion dollar underworld agenda: What Will Love Give You? By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. What are your beliefs about what another's love will give to you? How much is enough? Wash. man busted with 30 computers of child porn videos By : Hollycraw Child pornography viewing and production are intricately linked to sexual assault against children in yet another case. Enrique D. Sanchez Leon was charged Friday with multiple counts of child rape, child molestation and dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The 39 year old man from Snohomish, Washington was arrested last week after two sisters, ages 5 and 8, detailed to their parents years of sexual abuse at the hands of Leon in his apartment. Police confiscated 30 computers and 50-60 harddrives from Leon's home filled with child porn pictures and videos. Year in Review: National Sex Trafficking By : Hollycraw Sex crimes against children are becoming so commonplace in the headlines that a day doesn’t go by without several more incidents. Unfortunately, many of these abuses are perpetrated by parents or other close family members. Flirt with a Man : How To Flirt And Be Intimate With A Man - 3 Hot Tips To Turn A Guy On By : Michael Lee Flirt with a Man : Do you want to know how to attract the man of your dreams? This article will give you simple and direct instructions on how to flirt and be intimate with a man. No strings attached. How to Get a Woman : What Attracts Women To Men - 3 Qualities That Women Find Attractive In Men By : Michael Lee How to Get a Woman : Honestly, what attracts women to men is not always the complete package. Sometimes, all it takes is one right characteristic to get their hearts pumping. Online sex ads, murders by fire, dangers to children and community By : Hollycraw Four bodies burned to death in car trunks, all tentatively identified. One city-Detroit. Two days-December 19 and 25, 2011. Three of the women were traced to ads on “prearranged adult dating services" on BackPage.com, according to a statement from Police Chief Ralph L. Godbee at a Monday afternoon news conference. Apparently, someone is carrying out a vendetta against women in the escort services, aka ads for sexual services. The women’s ages are stated to be 23, 24, 28, and 29. More school official sex scandals: Video of showering boys, arrest, $500K bail By : Hollycraw This is the season for school officials or employees to be caught with their pants down, or at least making videos of others without clothes on. Patrick J. Lott, 54, of Somerset New Jersey, was arraigned yesterday on 22 counts of invasion of privacy and more than two dozen counts of child endangerment from second to fourth degree. Police investigated allegations of improper conduct in mid-December which led to a search of Lott's home. Numerous videos were found of nude boys showering at Immaculata High School where Lott volunteers. A camera was discovered installed in the common bathing area. Passion to protect sex trafficking victims is enlarged within community By : Hollycraw Bob Battillo of StreetLight USA in Phoenix has often been asked what keeps him coming to work everyday. For him, it is far more than a job. It is righting a injustice of child sex slavery, and whatever he can contribute to that end is satisfying. He is intent on bringing awareness to the issue in whatever role he plays. Abusive childhood makes Bob Battillo a passionate protector of children By : Hollycraw Dealing with abused and sex trafficked children is a full-time passion for Bob Battillo. He was once on the other side and lived through some horrendous abuse himself as a child. His mom was manic depressive, and when she was off her meds, which was frequently, she was really off the wall. Child sex trafficking warrior Amira Birger has huge impact in the battle By : Hollycraw For someone who has had to overcome incredible hardship and after-effects of being a sex-trafficking victim, Amira Birger has quickly risen to a high level of involvement and competence in fighting the sex slavery issues. She has a portfolio of letters of commendation describing her profound impact on other survivors, media representatives, and professionals working in the field. Sex trade victims: Amira’s dream for comprehensive healing services By : Hollycraw When a person has been inside the seamiest, most violent and degrading of occupations, you are likely to be a perpetual disaster, or you can learn from the experience and have a profound insight into action that needs to be taken. As a child sex trafficking survivor, Amira Birger chose the latter path, and has worked hard to apprehend her own healing. She is highly motivated to make her world a different place for the vulnerable young people who are being abused. Freedom from sex slavery means wholeness, health, and helping others By : Hollycraw The effects of sex slavery on the victims are immense and not easily healed. Amira Birger has suffered from PTSD, self-injury, serious meth addiction, homelessness, depression, suicide attempts, shame, rage, and susceptibility to further rapes and sexual assaults prior to getting help. This scenario had the potential for destroying her life and giving her opportunity to destroy the lives of many others. No regrets for being sex trafficking victim-it has made me a better person By : Hollycraw What is a reasonable attitude for one to have who has been repeatedly raped and beaten and sold for sex? Most people would hate that part of their lives and feel deep regret for the way that things turned out. Amira Birger certainly has just cause for that mindset since that is her story from age 6 to 18. A sex slavery saga: Moving out of prostitution into the hard healing journey By : Hollycraw The pattern of being a victim of sexual exploitation is not easy to overcome. The pimps know how to manipulate their conquests so the women believe that being a prostitute is the sum of who they are and all they are worth. Amira Birger was fortunate to have a loving father who was involved in her life, so she had a reserve of inner strength to be able to leave the life when she had the opportunity. Also, she never developed trauma bonds with her pimp, as his approach was to use her and go home to his wife and kids, and never told he that he loved her. Rape at six grooms girl for path into becoming sex trafficking victim By : Hollycraw One brutal moment, and a life is changed forever. At the age of six, Amira Birger was raped by a family member. A year later, another person began molesting her. In the moment of the first sexual assault, her innocence was destroyed and her perceived value as a person was ripped from her. The predatory attacks continued for nearly six years. At age nine, she was able to confide to her mother, but was not able to talk about the second person that was now violating her. Costs of running safehouse for sex trafficking victims: StreetLight USA examples By : Hollycraw There are very few safehouses in the US for domestic victims of child sex trafficking which provide long-term care and a comprehensive, holistic cadre of services. One reason may be that the magnitude of ongoing costs is prohibitive for many agencies. StreetLight USA in Arizona is one organization that addresses the medical, educational, housing, socio-emotional, and life skills needs of the survivors. As a non-profit agency that has no product to sell to become self-sustaining, the financial needs never end. The following from the StreetLight USA website gives examples of what assistance can be provided within a few giving levels. Marianne's Christmas: Dealing with broken promises, pain and personal tragedy By : Hollycraw "It is just not fair! I want to scream or hurt somebody! But, of course, I am used to adults lying to me. It happens all the time. Someone promises something, and I get my hopes up, only to have them crushed to pieces. I don't care about a stupid Secret Santa, but I wanted to believe that someone thought I was special enough that they would come to visit me and bring me something. Why did she have to pretend she would come when she knew all along she wouldn't? I could scream I am so ticked!" How much love is too much? Proper boundaries for use with sex trafficked girls By : Hollycraw It was a simple request that would not be unreasonable for a birthday party. A teen girl wanted balloons for the festivities, because that is something that everyone does, and it makes the occasion seem more normal and special. Sex slavery of children: Together we can eradicate prostitution of children By : Hollycraw Working for a cause, especially one as far-reaching as child sex trafficking, takes commitment, dedication and sacrifice. Trey Gass has chosen to give up time with friends and doing typical teenage things to be at events to address the cause of forced enslavement and prostitution of children and sell wristbands proclaiming “Save A Life”. He also missed his sister’s birthday party for that reason. Sex trafficking pandemic: One teen stands in the gap to make a difference By : Hollycraw When Trey Gass heard this statistic two years ago and realized that there are at least 300 underage girls in the Phoenix area who are enslaved in the sex trades, his world stopped. After all, his little sister was just barely 14, and he understood that she could be vulnerable to abduction and rape and then forced to prostitute herself, right in his hometown. This was a horrifying thought. First Holiday For Blended Families By : Daniela Roher, Ph.D. Here is what can make your holidays fun and provide good memories for everybody: If a guy likes You : Clues That He Likes You- How To Tell If A Guy Likes You By : Michael Lee If a guy likes You : There are some variables shared by most men when they like another person. If you want a real scope of the situation, this article reveals some clues that he likes you. He Likes You : Signs A Shy Guy Likes You- 3 Ways To Tell If A Shy Guy Is Attracted To You By : Michael Lee He Likes You : Some guys make it easy for women to understand their feelings. But there are others whom you always find confusing. I'm talking about a rather large population of shy men in the world. Ten seconds for $10K to fight child sex slavery: Community nominations needed By : Hollycraw If the Geico Gecko says “15 minutes can save you 15%”, StreetLight USA has a better deal for you. How about $10,000 for ten seconds of your time to help in the restoration of girls who have been enslaved in forced prostitution? Sex+Money and sex trafficking pandemic: One woman's crusade to end sex slavery By : Hollycraw The newest documentary on sex trafficking in the US, Sex+Money, investigates and verifies the unbelievable depth of the human sex slavery in our country. Executive producer, Morgan Perry, has coordinated the filming, along with the interviews of over 75 convicted pimps, victims, law enforcement officials and human services representatives to create a compelling look inside the fastest growing criminal enterprise on the planet. Four degrees of separation: Is a child sex trafficker or victim in your circle? By : Hollycraw According to a brand new study jointly conducted by Facebook and the University of Milan, we are no longer six degrees of separation from anyone. Now, it is only 4.74 degrees. The month-long study was released on Tuesday, covering 721 million Facebook users, or roughly 10 percent of the world's population. Sex+Money: The driving factors behind child sex trafficking--Free film screening By : Hollycraw What started for Morgan Perry as an intercultural expedition on international justice issues became a burning passion to document child sex slavery—first overseas, then in the United States. In 2007, Perry and several photojournalist classmates traveled to 20 countries to study each region’s social issues. The common thread in each nation brought a surprising conclusion: children were being openly bought and sold as objects of sex in numerous foreign countries. Elementary school girl's kiss: Innocent crush, good PDA, or sex crime? By : Hollycraw What do you do if you are a teacher who sees an elementary school girl kisisng a male classmate? Most people would assume that this is an innocent grade school crush and not pay it much heed if that is where the interaction ended. However, yesterday a story came out that a teacher in Fort Myers, Florida called the police to report a "sex crime" on the little girl. She and another girl were arguing over which one the boy liked, and the one child gave him a peck, presumably to prove her case. Fortunately, the police felt no need to investigate further. Attractive In Women : What Do Men Find Most Attractive In Women? The Answers Revealed By : Michael Lee Attractive In Women : What do men find most attractive in women? What is it about the opposite sex that attracts men? If you're a woman, you might find yourself wondering these very same things. How to Make the Season Bright By : Self-Development Expert Guy Finley We're coming into a time of the year when certain conditions of the human consciousness glare. This time of the year is intended to be the happiest time of the year according to popular culture, but for most it's not only not the happiest time of the year, it's often the most conflicted time of the year... Justin Bieber paternity suit: Fabrication or child-rape-for-profit? By : Hollycraw Mariah Yeater claims Justin Bieber is the father of her four-month-old baby, and the superstar teen singer will do a paternity test next week to prove his innocence. According to interview statements yesterday with Bieber's second family, Martin and Sharon Butler of Stratford, Ontario, Yeater is "an unscrupulous gold-digger", and there is no way that Justin would have had sex with a stranger. Long awaited Princess Lost curriculum for sex trafficked girls debuts Nov 12 By : Hollycraw Hundreds of people around the world have already worked with the Princess Lost curriculum that brings healing and restoration to girls who have escaped the world of sex slavery. The author, Celestia Tracy, says word got out about the material, without any advertising or fundraising on the part of her non-profit organization, Mending the Soul MTS). Tracy's team has gone to Mexico City, the Congo, Siberia and the Ukraine to train locals in the curriculum, which has been translated into several languages.The program will be released for sale to the public tomorrow night at a Benefit Celebration. Child sex slavery remedy: Princess Lost has global impact prior to publication By : Hollycraw Celestia Tracy and her Princess Lost curriculum for sex trafficked girls are making a huge impact locally and internationally, and the public release date for the program in not until tomorrow night, November 12. The ground-breaking research and application of a peer-mentor system to bring wholeness and healing to sex trafficking survivors is touching the hearts of hundreds of communities around the world. Celestia Tracy: A heart for the sexually abused and dedication to healing By : Hollycraw As part of the Mending the Soul (MTS) organization in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Princess Lost program for sex trafficking victims is one part of a beautifully orchestrated approach to resources for victims and awareness of the issue. With local and international involvement, a snowball effect has been created for demand for the materials and the unique approach of the curriculum. The curriculum has been field tested over the past two years, but will not be available for purchase until this Saturday. MTS is hosting a Princess Lost celebration and will debut the resources for sexually abused and trafficked girls. Healing for sex trafficking survivors: Social science-based curriculum By : Hollycraw Sex slavery, especially child sex slavery, is a world-wide pandemic that is found in nearly every country. Current statistics inform us that 70% of the US sex trafficking victims have come out of the foster care system, belying physical, emotional and sexual abuse in the home as young children (conversation with Celestia Tracy, November 2011). These children learn to run away from home or the shelter or the foster home, and the majority that stay on the streets are picked up by a pimp within. Successful intervention, healing for sex slavery victims comes with peer mentors By : Hollycraw Girls who have been commercially sexually exploited have an incredible array of needs in every area of life. Celestia Tracy has developed the Princess Lost curriculum to provide healing in several of those areas. This material will be available for the first time beginning Saturday, November 12, 2011. Princess Lost: A healing curriculum for sexually trafficked girls Continue reading on Examiner.com Princess Lost: A healing curriculum for sexually trafficked girls - National sex trafficking \| Exami By : Hollycraw Child sex trafficking Every year, more than 100,000 US citizens, from five to 17 years of age are coerced into unspeakable activities by criminals who delight in violating children. They are raped, tortured, beaten, starved, and sexually abused in every way thinkable and in ways the average person would not even imagine. They service 10 to 20 or 45 customers each and every night, with $1000 or more changing hands—from the john (customer) to the young girl and directly to the hands of a pimp. Campaign13: Call to action to abolish child rape for profit\|child sex slavery By : Hollycraw Every minute, two children are being sold for sex in the Untited States. Some are marketed on the internet on sites such as Backpage.com. Some are forced to stand on street corners and solicit strangers 10-15+ times each night. Some have been filmed for the porn industry, and some are entertaining guests in strip clubs and massage parlors. How Celebrities And Public Figures Can Avoid Being Stalked By Fans And The Paparazzi By : Yveline Gequiere, OCODL, Celebrity Stalking - Harassment Expert Fame doesn’t come with a price, if you understand these inner powers that you possess. You can take control and set the rules. However, if you accept stalking as part of the risks you take for being in the public eye, then your limiting beliefs are making that risk real, and consequently the dangers that come with it. How To Avoid Being Stalked On Social Networking Sites! By : Yveline Gequiere, OCODL, Celebrity Stalking - Harassment Expert What you think, feel, and belief about stalking, about peace and freedom, and how you judge yourself and other people, determines what will happen to you. If you fear being stalked, if you doubt and worry easily then you are very vulnerable, the chances are that you will attract a stalker into your life, whether through social networking sites or other forms of stalking. If it is already happening in your life, then the way that you deal with it must change. Is a Pimp and Ho party on your list for Halloween? By : Hollycraw Pimp and Ho parties have been popular for at least a decade and tend to be more prevalent around Halloween and New Year's. The gist of the party is for a couple to dress up as a pimp and prostitute, and everyone has a good time letting their wild sides out in a fun environment. According to those who promote these events, it is more about money than career choices, and no one takes the costumes seriously. Breast cancer risk is greatly increased for sex abuse/sex trafficking survivors- By : Hollycraw Breast cancer will affect one out of eight women and one of every 1000 men in their lifetime. In 2011, nearly 290,000 people will be diagnosed in the US with the disease, and nearly 40,000 of these will die from it. Numerous predisposing conditions have been identified which greatly increase the risk of getting breast cancer. Awareness of these factors and appropriate actions can magnify the odds of avoiding the illness or surviving it. What is proper punishment for perpetrator? By : Hollycraw Federal Judge Landya B. McCafferty brought six formal charges of child sexual exploitation against John Allen Wright (45) yesterday in Concord, Maine yesterday. He was also transferred from state to federal jurisdiction. Wright is accused of sexually exploiting three boys over a 10-month period, and video taping the incidents. Save a Life: Teen enterprise nets thousands to eradicate child sex slavery By : Hollycraw Trey Gass looks like a fun-loving teen who seems like a great friend with an entrepreneurial spirit. He is all of that, and much more. He is a young man who has become passionate about stopping the horrendous crime of child sex-slavery, and he is willing to literally "put his money where his mouth is" to make a difference. 50/50 Never Works in Relationships By : CoachManny You have to do your part and I have to do mine. We have to split things evenly. Otherwise it is never going to work. Have heard that one before? Of course we have. Yet things don't work when we give 50 and the other person gives 50. Why? Maine school bus driver indicted - Abuse disabled children By : Hollycraw John Allen Wright, 45, of Milton, Maine was indicted yesterday on six federal charges related to child sexual assault and pornography. Wright had been under investigation in New Hampshire for possession of child pornography and in Kittery, Maine for alleged rape of a disabled child believed to be about six years old. State law enforcement units and the FBI were involved in this case. Be Attractive : Body Language and Sexual Attraction By : Kevin Hogan, Psy.D. Be Attractive : New Research reveals big differences in what emotions are most sexually attractive to members of the opposite sex. Here are the results. Women in Power : Where are the Scandals? By : Nancy Travers, LCSW Women in Power : Political scandals with racy details and sexual deviance. A very noticeable trend in these political sex scandals: Most of them involve a man in power, not a woman. Stalking : You Have The Power To Stop Being a Victim Of Stalking At Any Point! By : Yveline Gequiere, OCODL, Celebrity Stalking - Harassment Expert Stalking : your circumstances enter the process of change and you stop being a victim because you finally take control of the powers that you possess to live a peaceful life. Memorial September 11 : 9/11 And the Spirit of America By : Tobin Crenshaw Memorial September 11 : Inspiration regardless of how tough things are. Wisdom from Mother Teresa. The power of love in all things. Make someone fall in love : How To Make Someone Fall In Love With You In 3 Simple Stages By : Michael Lee Make someone fall in love : There is no love potion or love spell guaranteed to give you true love or happy endings. However, there is something that comes quite close to it. How to get a man : How To Make Him Want You More - 3 Tips That Work Like A Charm By : Michael Lee How to get a man : So you want to learn how to make him want you more. Lots of women have this dilemma too, although only a handful of them actually know what to do about it. Get A Woman : How To Make Her Want You More In 3 Easy Steps By : Michael Lee Get A Woman : Many men are finding that their female counterparts are giving them less attention and importance as time goes by. Get to know how to make her want you more, then read this article. From slavery to freedom : Deo Volente - From slavery to freedom in midst of volcanic devastation of By : Hollycraw From slavery to freedom:Book title: Deo Volente: (God Willing) Love in the First Century Book 1 Author: Giselle Aguiar Publication date: July 11, 2011 Publisher: WestBow Press Sex slavery devastation: A hard road to healing but possible with proper care By : Hollycraw There is perhaps nothing that can devastate a human soul more than being sold continuously as a sex object. Every aspect of the person has been violated in sex trafficking: physical assault through forced sexual encounters, beatings, and torture; emotional devastation through a barrage of insults, humiliations and constant fear; psychological debilitation resulting from threats, manipulation and misplaced love and acceptance. Volviendo Pursuit: Sex slavery becomes personal when face-to-face with victims By : Hollycraw Social justice is a compelling issue for many young people, and the sex trafficking quagmire grips the hearts of those who begin to understand the depth of the problem and its immense ramifications. Brittany Lefebvre from Phoenix, Arizona joined the ranks of passionate abolitionists as a student when she was researching for a film project on sex trafficking. She has produced and line produced a dozen films and documentaries. Sex trafficking project propels film student to create slavery documentary By : Hollycraw Imagine being a film student who is given an assignment to do a piece on sex trafficking only to find the topic itself becomes a driving, compelling factor in your life. Such was the case for Brittany Lefebvre, who is the producer for the film, Volviendo Pursuit, a documentary of the sex-for-sale industry in Latin America. The movie will be released in November 2011 both in the United States and throughout Mexico and Central and South America. How to Overcome Fear of Being Alone By : RoseannaLeaton To fear being alone is a very natural and instinctive feeling. It is however an uncomfortable feeling to live with and it is important to find ways in which you can repel this fear. How To Tell If Someone Is Flirting: 3 Reliable Ways To Decode Flirting Signals By : Michael Lee It's easy enough to learn how to tell if someone is flirting. Pick-up lines aren't the only way to determine whether a person wants to play the game or not. Just be on the lookout for some of the 3 signs in this article and you'll be all set. How To Tell If Someone Is Attracted To You: 3 Ways To Know If Someone Likes You By : Michael Lee Want to know how to tell if someone is attracted to you? Sure! That way, you can either reciprocate that person's feelings or distance yourself altogether. It's also a pretty good way to boost your self-esteem. 3 Ways to Know if You are Falling in Love with a Loser – Part 3 By : Darcy Keith This is the last tip to know if you are falling in love with a loser. This doesn’t imply that the loser is a person, per se, but could be an object, thought, idea, job, or anything else that catches you attention. Now, the first two tips dealt with running after sensual gratification and craving what glitters but doesn’t last. However, the last way to know if you are falling in love with a loser does pertain to people. Read on... 3 Ways to Know if You are Falling in Love with a Loser – Part 2 By : Darcy Keith In Part I, we discovered the first way that you know you are in love with a loser. And, that way was that we run after sensual gratification. What you THINK satisfies you, really doesn’t. Now, let’s look at the second way in which you know you are following in love with a loser. 3 Ways to Know if You are Falling in Love with a Loser – Part 1 By : Darcy Keith How many of us say or hear someone say, “I’m in loooooove” or “I’m in loooooove with ___?” This phrase is often used by my eight year-old daughter to describe the feeling she has for her new bedspread, school clothes, new favorite food, and so on. This begs the question, do we know how to fall in love? Do we confuse love with lust or desire? Find out in this first article of three, how to know if you are falling in love with a loser. Three month old is dead: Dad accused of sexual assault and murder By : Hollycraw Steven Deuman was ordered jailed on Wednesday in Northern Michigan under charges of murder and sexual assault of his three month-old daughter. The baby died, according to her father, of a fall from the bed and from inhaling and choking on a used condom. Federal agents were called to invesitgate the case since it happened on a native American reservation of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Leelanau County, northwest of Traverse City. Sex trafficking in Fla: Man indicted on multiple prostitution-slavery charges By : Hollycraw Florida law enforcement officers netted another feather in their cap today with the charges handed down against Charles Melvin Fox. He was indicted in Tampa with 18 criminal counts, most related to sex trafficking. He is being held without bail in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office. In an interesting twist, the vehicle Fox allegedly used to transport women to meet clients is now being driven by the Tampa Mayor, Bob Buckhorn. Grief, Emotions - and the SUBS By : Roslyn Reynolds When grieving, emotions can be unpredictable. Accepting that fact and allowing yourself to grieve fully will speed your healing process. Nefarious: Merchant of Souls wins Ministers’ Choice Award at Christian Film Fest By : Hollycraw The Christian Film Festival, which culminated at the Fiesta Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona on August 20, highlighted a couple dozen independent films, many of which deal with pressing social issues. Nefarious: Merchant of Souls is one such film that focuses on the sex slavery pandemic around the world. This documentary won one of the two top awards for the festival, the Minister's Choice Award, for which the company received $2500. What are the signs of students who are being sex trafficked? By : Hollycraw Some sex trafficking victims may be hidden away from public view after going missing. Others are "permitted" by the pimp to maintain a "normal" life by going to school or other activities, but are required to show up when demanded for continued sexual abuse. They go back at appointed times because they have been conditioned by the pimp through physical violence and threats of the same and worse to themselves or their families. Give Freely and Give Gladly By : JenniferMaggio As a former homeless teen mom who found herself living in government housing on food stamps and welfare, Jennifer Maggio could have never imagined the journey she would take and how it would ultimately bring her complete financial freedom, success, and peace. She later became an 11-time Circle of Excellence Winner in Corporate America, only by God's grace! What Can Couples Counseling Do for You...Part One By : Daniela Roher, Ph.D. Many couples who experience relational problems at some point may consider the option of couples counseling. They often do so when they get so frustrated and stymied by what is happening to them that they do not know what else to do. So, unfortunately, therapy becomes the last option for a lot of distressed couples, rather than an aid earlier on, when couples first notice problematic areas in their relationship. The 5 Rules To Prevent Stalking By An Ex! By : Yveline Gequiere, OCODL, Celebrity Stalking - Harassment Expert The 5 rules to prevent stalking by an ex are powerful strategies to take charge of your circumstances. Become aware of the fact that you have the power to revoke any distressing situation at all time. The Secret of Saying Goodbye to Loved Ones By : Laurinda Jones There are so many things we simply do not understand about life. One of these is when our loved ones pass away. Over the last couple of months I had to say goodbye to family members who breathed their last breath and as a result turned to Mother Nature for guidance and comfort. As always, she came through with a Secret Pearl of wisdom. The world needs more 'TLC' By : AudreyC In ‘medical–speak’ TLC means ‘tender loving care’. I used to think that if the world was governed, both at the top and 'through the layers of management' by women, then there would be more fairness, more compassion and no wars. That is patently not true. Dealing with the loss of a loved one – In particular the death of my father By : Mairéad Whyte Amazing Grace rang through my ears as my four sisters and I shouldered our father’s coffin down the aisle of our local church. Mortal death has never been the end to me. It is the loss of love that I find more difficult to deal with rather than a perceived finality in death. I genuinely saw my father free with life, soaring like an invisible bird in the sky, healthy and alive. It was my loss that took a long time to emerge, and when it did, it hit me like a head on collision with a train. Sexting is Now Out in the Open, Now What? Part Seven By : Daniela Roher, Ph.D. In this seventh and last blog on sexting, we discuss what happens after one partner has acknowledged sexting with a third person outside of the primary relationship. How can the two partners rebuild their relationship, or is this impossible to do? First of all, it is important to say that each situation is different, so what applies to one may not apply to another, as there isn’t a single answer that applies to all of them. From which perspective By : Audrey Coatesworth There was been disgraceful behaviour on the streets of London and some of the other cities in UK last week. While condemning the behaviour, Dr Coatesworth looks at stealing/fighting in other walks of life and the hypocrisy of many of the powerful and wealthy in society. She believes a different solution for true justice is necessary in the world, but this needs 'help'. D-Backs Faith and Family Night: Discounted tickets, player Q&A,Toby Mac concert By : Hollycraw StreetLight Phoenix, safehouse for girls recovered from child sex slavery, has partnered with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Grand Canyon University for a Faith and Family Night on August 26, 2011. The D-Backs will be playing the San Diego Padres, and a Toby Mac concert is included in the already discounted tickets. A portion of each ticket will be donated to StreetLight for the safehouse program. Warren Jeffs: Life sentence for sexual assault, deemed a "pervert" by his sister By : Hollycraw Sentencing has been completed for Warren Jeffs today in San Angelo, Texas, for two counts of sexually assaulting children. The prison term is life for the charge related to the 12 year old girl and 20 years for one who was 14 at the time of his "marriage" to her. He will need to serve at least 35 years on the first and 10 on the other, making him not eligible for parole until he is 100 years old. He will be placed in a prison in Texas. Perfect Relationship By : Ro and Mo Physically none of us are the same, even identical twins are never identical physically. However, two can spiritually be identical. Two conscious beings can have an identical conscience. How Your Fears Can Trigger Stalking! By : Yveline Gequiere, OCODL, Celebrity Stalking - Harassment Expert To prevent it from happening to you, you must become aware of the many factors that are involved and one of them is fear. Eliminating fear is crucial to live a happy life and to have harmonious human relationships. Accumulating thoughts of crime, injustice, and violence into your mind are extremely destructive for your well-being; it causes you to have fears, doubts, anger, anxiety and no self-control. More good deeds: Custom 2011 SAAB will be auctioned for Houston Women's Center By : Hollycraw Sebastian Gupta's good deeds have generated more benevolence to give aid to the Houston Area Women's Center. At the press conference on Thursday, when Gupta presented a check for $40,000 to the non-profit group, Saab Cars North America (SNCA) CEO Tim Colbeck gave a surprise announcement. “SAAB is lending a black 2011 9-5 to Sebastian with a new challenge to create custom modification with the assistance of SAAB mechanical engineers.” With 24 under-age wives, Warren Jeffs is convicted of sexual assault of children By : Hollycraw The jury in the Warren Jeffs trial only took 3 1/2 hours to reach a guilty verdict yesterday of sexual assault against two children. The court procedings in San Angleo, Texas lasted only a week after Jeffs' own documents and recordings were brought out as evidence of sexual abuse to minors to whom he was "spiritually married". StreetLight safehouse: What can sex trafficking survivors expect as typical day? By : Hollycraw StreetLight Phoenix in Arizona has been open since April 2011 for residents who have been sex trafficking victims. The girls who are in the program are between 11 and 17 years old, and it is common for these young ladies to have been under control of a pimp for a year or more. Coming out of "the life" is a big adjustment, as the girls have suffered incredible wounding in all areas of their lives. Refurbished SAAB garners $40K donations to Houston Area Women's Center By : Hollycraw Young people with big ideas can make a great impact on social justice issues around them. Sebastian Gupta, a high school senior from Houston, chose to do a project that would benefit victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse at the Houston Area Women's Center. A press conference will be held August 4, in which a $40,000 check will be presented to the non-profit agency. Sweet Things To Do For Your Boyfriend: 3 Hot Tips To Sweep Your Boyfriend Off His Feet By : Michael Lee I've known a lot of women in my lifetime and most of them have stories on how they swept their men off their feet. If you're dying to know how they did it, read on and discover the various sweet things to do for your boyfriend. Your Partner Has Been Sexting Behind Your Back...Part Six By : Daniela Roher, Ph.D. The other day you were looking, totally innocently, for a telephone number in your partner’s phone, and what you found was much more than the number you were looking for! Now you don’t know what to do with the information. You have discovered your partner has been sexting with a coworker for a few weeks: How should you handle the situation? Living In Fear of Being Dumped By : RoseannaLeaton Fear is a really uncomfortable and destructive emotion, when applied inappropriately. When you live in fear of being dumped, you are inadvertently emitting an energy force which makes the possibility of being dumped a whole lot more likely. Romantic Things To Do for A Girl: 3 Romantic Ways To Make Any Girl Fall For You By : Michael Lee Everyday is an opportunity to find romantic things to do for a girl. It's time we live up to the legacy of all the Romeos and Don Juans that came before us. If you're ready to step up your game, check out these 3 romantic ways to make any girl fall for you. How To Get Someone You Love Back: 3 Great Tips To Get Your Loved One Back In No Time By : Michael Lee Want to know how to get someone you love back? It is possible to get back what you lost. However, not all situations are the same. This article shows you 3 simple tips to get that special person back. How To Make A Guy Interested In You In 3 Simple Steps By : Michael Lee Girls, listen up! If you want to know how to make a guy interested in you, then this article is for you. Truth be told, it doesn't take a lot to catch any man's attention. It just takes a few subtle and simple moves to get his tail wagging. College sugar babies: Prostitution, extortion or mutually beneficial relations? By : Hollycraw What is a college girl to do when she finds tuition has been billed and she can't come up with the cash? For a growing number of co-eds, the answer is to find a Sugar Daddy, an older man with money who will part with it for sex and a good time with an attractive young lady (Sugar Baby). In most circles, sex for money or other commodities, such as clothes, fancy trips, or lavish dinners would be considered prostitution.
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