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Wellness

May 24

Joy Mendoza Talks About Forgiving Her Rapists With Toni Gonzaga

Joy was only 15 at the time.

Editor's note: This contains discussions of sexual assault and violence that people may find upsetting or triggering.Sometimes, finding the grace and strength to forgive someone even for a minor offense is difficult already. What more for injustice and violation such as rape?Forgiveness
Inspiration

April 20

Woman Forgives Father Who Sexually Abused Her

One mom shares her story of childhood sexual abuse and how God’s grace is healing her.

When you first meet Cora (not her real name), you’ll probably have the same response as I did: “What a warm, friendly person!” You’ll probably find her endearing and a joy to be with. Indeed, with a devoted husband and three loving children,
Real Parenting

February 13

A 12-Year-Old Boy Threatened a Little Girl With Rape. I Decided to Do Something About It

He wasn't her son, but this mom felt she had to step in, even if it meant confronting this boy's family.

Tonight's noise was different.There's a group of young boys who are usually rowdy at night in our community. Since our unit is right across the playground, I hear their ruckus quite often.Tonight, however, one of the boys was shouting at a girl
Real Parenting

October 17

#MeToo: Real Moms Share Their Stories of Sexual Harassment

A mom started the #MeToo campaign that is now trending on social media worldwide.

It may be happening thousands of miles away, but a campaign against sexual assault and harassment is making itself felt all over the world with the help of social media. It is part of the ripple effect of a scandal that has
Big Kids

March 24

The Alarming Reason Why You Need to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

It's a tough conversation, but latest statistics show sexual activity is happening before girls hit the teen stage.

Everywhere in Asia, the number of teen mothers has been decreasing, according to the 2015 report from the United Nations (UN). Our country, however, is an exception. Not only is teen pregnancy on the rise, but there is also an alarming number of
Real Parenting

April 20

Learn How to Talk To Your Kids and Teens About Sexual Abuse

It's irresponsible not to. So here's a step-by-step guide to help you talk about an uncomfortable topic.

Photo from RachelSimmons.comWhen we refer to THE talk, we often mean the awkward conversation of how babies are made that moms or dads have with their pre-teens. This is not that talk, but it's probably even more nerve-racking. This is about talking
Home

February 5

According to the Law: Rape and Marital Rape

Did you know that a woman has the right to refuse intercourse with her husband?

In recent weeks, famous personalities have hogged the limelight after figuring in controversies: on the local scene, there's the mauling of actor Vhong Navarro due to the alleged rape attempt on model/entrepreneur Deniece Cornejo. In Hollywood, multi-awarded director Woody Allen's adopted daughter
Home

March 29

Amazing Grace: The Long Road to Healing

It takes a lot of strength and courage to overcome a dark past, as this mom who suffered horrific abuse as a child realized on her road to healing.

I was born out of wedlock. I remember that one of the first realizations I had, as a child, was that I did not have a real home. My memories of my formative years are like a void, but I do remember
Labor & Childbirth

December 20

Birth Rape: Real or just a Reaction to Bad Birthing Experiences?

A “new type of rape” is getting attention for its controversial nature.

Date rape, marital rape, we’ve all heard of such criminal incidents at one point or another. But it’s actually more complex than we may think. Article 266-A of “The Anti-Rape Law of 1997” defines what constitutes rape, as follows:"1) By a man who shall
Preschooler

July 4

Don’t be a Victim: How to Protect Yourself from Abduction

The adage “better be safe than sorry“ is a mindset that can save you and your family from harm. Learn what a security expert has to say to stay away from imminent danger.

Karen*, an elementary student, and three other classmates decided to have their lunch break at a nearby shopping center, which is just a short walking distance from their school, but instead of taking a walk, they rode a tricycle to get there
News

March 26

Women's Rights in the Philippines: A List of Laws Protecting Women and Mothers

Did you know that it’s Women’s Month? In this light, read up on the laws that protect and support women and mothers in the Philippines.

Do you know the laws that protect women’s rights in the Philippines? In the light of Women’s Month this March, we compiled a list of laws (Republic Acts) that have been signed which protect and support women and mothers in the Philippines.

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