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The holiday season can be a stressful time for many people, and the ongoing pandemic adds another layer of stress and anxiety. This is especially true for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking who are already working to overcome many obstacles. We at My Sisters’ Place know that the incidence and severity of intimate partner violence increases in times of great stress.

This story is told from the perspective of a survivor's daughter returning to her childhood home during the pandemic of 2020. Based on real event, this is the first edition of MSP's #SurvivorSeries.

MSP's internship program is made for students in high school and college to experience what working at a nonprofit is all about. Here are some of our interns' testimonials.

Being a parent has never been easy. But, being a parent in the digital age has its own challenges. Chances are she, like so many other kids, is just doing her nightly ride on the social media superhighway. However, something else might be going on that may never occur to you...

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month! At MSP, we see many human trafficking survivors, and know that there are many misconceptions about the topic. Between the definitions, people at risk and general misconceptions about human trafficking, it can be difficult to find the right answers.

Chanya Holness Summer 2019 intern describes her experience at My Sisters' Place as a development intern.

As September comes to a close, MSP is proud to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month. I, myself am a Deaf person that grew up in a big, scary world, the Hearing World. There are many reasons to bring awareness to the Deaf community. For instance, Audism. Audism is the notion that one is superior based on their ability to hear, and that deaf people should become like hearing people as much as possible.

My Sisters’ Place is proud to support our clients who are immigrants. Because of the increasing amount of arrests due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) all over the country, we want to share some information to help those who may be at risk. Know your rights, and don’t be afraid to reach out to someone you trust for help and resources.

Reproductive Coercion – exerting power and control in intimate choices

Soon after coming to MSP for help, Jane was surprised to learn that she was in the earliest stages of pregnancy. She had diligently taken birth control pills to avoid pregnancy in part because she endured physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. But Jane was further shocked…

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, our CEO, Karen Cheeks-Lomax shared some thoughts on women’s roles in the workplace and around the world. Karen has led the agency as CEO since 2006, creating a safe, creative and supportive workspace for all of us here at MSP. This week, we sat down with her and asked about her personal role models, female empowerment and advice for young women.