A girl I knew died today.
That’s not true. She wasn’t a girl, she was the same age that I am.
And I didn’t know, I knew of her. I saw her posing, arms slu... Read More
According to the American Psychological Association, the following are common symptoms of trauma:
Feelings become intense and sometimes are unpredictable. ... Read More
Last month, I celebrated five years of living in Atlanta. As the daughter of a sailor, and a natural wanderer myself, staying anywhere for this long has been a ... Read More
I have never been a fan of summer. Here in the southeast, the air is sticky, it feels like the sun is constantly hovering just above my head, within arms reach ... Read More
You’ve set a communication plan for your family, so the next step is to put together a household disaster supplies kit to have on hand in case of emergency.
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We’re heading into a busy season for many people, especially for those who work for The Salvation Army. With school back in session, holidays on the horizon it... Read More
I was reading a book this weekend that peers into the inner-life (or obvious lack of it in today's world) of Christian leaders. I’ve been reflecting on my own p... Read More
We practice for it in school. We debate the safety of seeking shelter in the doorway (not recommended). We prepare readiness boxes with food and water. Yet, whe... Read More
While each disaster creates its own unique circumstances and special needs, Salvation Army disaster relief efforts focus on seven core services. These services ... Read More
It’s easy to think “disaster won’t strike here,” but if it did, do you have a plan?
Have you considered:
How will your family get emergency alerts and w... Read More
Apparently Dante’s version of hell had many levels. One of them was called limbo. Catholics call it purgatory—it’s where you aren’t where you’re going but you’r... Read More
