Tag: families
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The Pitfalls of Advocacy: A Warning and a Guide. The Problem with Self-Serving Advocates.The Illusion of Advocacy: Why Some So-Called Advocates Are Hurting More Than Helping.
“An advocate is someone who speaks up for those who cannot speak for themselves, standing firm in the face of adversity, and fighting for justice even when the odds are against them.” I dedicate this publication to those who were once effective advocates and activists, as well as to those who aspire to make a…
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Thanksgiving Behind the Walls. Thanksgiving with the Forgotten: A Tradition of Redemption and Humanity. A Plate of Compassion and Table of Freedom.
“In times of Thanksgiving, we remember those we love, and for those behind bars, love knows no boundaries.” – Unknown The event commonly associated with the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Pilgrims, who had sailed from England aboard the Mayflower in 1620, endured a harsh winter. With the assistance of…