We’ve bid farewell to 2024 and ushered in 2025. There is no shortage of experiences of hardship amongst many people. This time last year, it was said to me that everyone was having a hard time. And that was just the BEGINNING of the year! It was such an understatement. But the testimonies shared with […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
More Money, More Problems
With an eye of skepticism, I read through all 73 pages of the Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, Jr. lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs when it was filed earlier this year. I couldn’t help but question the veracity of the allegations, especially considering the easily-identifiable other well-known persons allegedly involved in the vile acts described. Had […]
IPV and Income: Exploring How to Reverse the Curse
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is often coupled with lower socio-economic statuses. Victims are not always financially capable of escaping their abusers. To make matters worse, often times, there are children in the home. The impact may be that they continue the cycle of abuse, or that they break the cycle. Overall, being exposed to a […]