Speak English: The Coded Language of Modern-Day Racism in America.
Critics often ask why I have to talk about issues related to race and culture. To them, it’s as if I’m the one inciting racial strife and division by discussing these issues but if I stopped, they believe we’d magically live in racial bliss and harmony here in the U.S.
Yet, here in my hometown of Seattle, Washington, this week’s resignation of Kevin Mather, the CEO of the Seattle Mariners was indicative of how much race is an issue, especially to those like Mather who espouse disdain, contempt, and hostility towards those of us who aren’t as “American” as he is.
The Benefits of Addiction Recovery: There’s more to recovery than just freedom from addiction.
People often take a myopic view when they begin seeking help for their addictions. The consensus is addicts in recovery want freedom from their drug of choice whether it’s food, sex, drugs, alcohol, or gambling to name a few.
But what those in long-term addiction recovery will tell you is the freedom from addiction is just a starting point. If anything, it might only be scratching the surface.
Unwanted Sexual Behaviors: How unwanted sexual behaviors occur in relationships.
People often think unwanted sexual behaviors happen with strangers or date-rape type situations. The reality though is there are many marriages and committed relationships where unwanted sexual behaviors occur despite the insistence by the other party for them to stop.
Unwanted sexual behaviors can include the following (but not limited to):
