Help a loved one

Written by Writer’s Corps member Emily DeSanctis   “Did it ever get physical?” This is often the first question we ask someone we know or suspect is in an unhealthy relationship. While starting a conversation around physical abuse is essential, the issue is when it’s the only question we ask. Stopping short of inquiring about [...]

Written by One Love Writers Corp member, Stephanie Perez   Suicide. It’s a word often whispered, if mentioned at all. It’s a topic that many people are afraid or ashamed to talk about openly, which is why it is so great to see how pop-culture is helping to raise awareness on this issue. Suicide has [...]

Written by One Love Writers Corp member, Jade Anna Hughes   Every afternoon without fail, my daughters will ask for a cookie for their late afternoon snack, even though they know that we have a very firm "no sweets" after lunch boundary. Establishing rules from an early age can only benefit a growing child by [...]

Important Addendum: On September 22, 2017, Secretary of Education Betsy Devos withdrew the Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence (dated April 4, 2011), and the Questions and Answers on Title IX Sexual Violence (dated April 29, 2014). At One Love we stand by survivors of sexual harassment on campus (including sexual assault, relationship abuse, stalking, etc). [...]

5 Quotes that Show How Dads Can Help Daughters Avoid Abusive Relationships The moment when your daughter begins to date is probably one of the most frightening times for any father. As a parent, you have spent years doing everything you can to protect your daughter from the world, so it can be hard to […]

1 in 3 adolescents is a victim of abuse by a dating partner. February is the month of love and heart health (cue the red wine). It’s the month to commemorate Black and LGBT history. It’s also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, an issue that is all too common among young people. The Statistics Each […]

If you think that a friend or someone you know is in an abusive or unhealthy relationship, it can be difficult to know what to do. You may want to help, but be scared to lose them as a friend or feel as though it is not your place to step in. All of these [...]