How do I start over after Incarceration?
Unemployment is very common for someone after being incarcerated. In 2017, nearly 27% of previously incarcerated people were unemployed. It can be very challenging to find a job after being…[...]
Category: life skills
Drunk Driving Laws And Their Effectiveness
Drunk driving remains a pressing concern, posing a significant threat to road safety and public well-being In response, governments worldwide have enacted stringent drunk driving laws and penalties. The hope…[...]
Underage Drinking – serious public health problem in the United States
Alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s youth today and can cause them enormous health and safety risks. Either directly or indirectly, we all feel the effects of…[...]
How alcohol affects the body
According to the CDC, alcohol consumption is the number one cause of preventable death and binge drinking accounts for 40% of those deaths. Everyday use of alcohol can lead to…[...]
Trying To Set An Example For My Son
Things change when you are about to become a father especially when it's your first kid. You worry about setting the right example and making sure that they become better…[...]
How to positively shift your mindset
Since we can remember, we have been trained and domesticated to believe certain things that have changed the trajectory of our lives and made us the way that we are.…[...]
How abusing drugs negatively affects your brain
Abusing drugs can have a severely negative affect on a person's mental health, physical health, family life, and social life. Drug abuse can lead to feelings of depression, isolation, anxiety,…[...]
What happens to women formerly incarcerated
Incarcerated women go through unimaginable things that only other incarcerated women could ever understand. Many women face separation from children and family, inadequate mental health care, and lack of substance…[...]
How to build your self confidence
Every person on this earth has days where we struggle with confidence or self esteem, but when this interferes for too long it can become a long term problem and…[...]
Five life skills that pay off
In life, we must learn a substantial amount of foundational skills to be properly equipped for success. The skills that we are taught as children in school are crucial for…[...]