Silencing Women With Shame: The Sin of Sex and Pregnancy by Frances Robin I manage a maternity home for pregnant and homeless women. The other day someone left the comment, “those women need to keep their legs close.” The comment is an example of the negative dialogue that runs through the … [Read more...] about Silencing Women with Shame: The Sin of Sex and Pregnancy
Shame Cannot Silence a Warrior
Sometimes people with knowledge of our past will use Shame as a reckless weapon to silence and humiliate. We all understand that, “shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging.” -Brené Brown But there is a power … [Read more...] about Shame Cannot Silence a Warrior
About Homelessness
Images of a pregnant woman walking the streets wondering where she’ll spend the night are not something anyone can see without wanting to step in the help. Helping is almost impossible unless her story is told. Mothers in this state of crisis usually aren’t forthcoming with their stories or pleas … [Read more...] about About Homelessness
She Wants a Roof over Her Head, Not Diapers
A women who is pregnant and homeless doesn’t care about attending classes to get a pack and play or diapers. She cares about getting a roof over her head before night falls. Whether it’s getting into a shelter, sleeping in a car, a quiet bathroom or a tent in the woods. These are her … [Read more...] about She Wants a Roof over Her Head, Not Diapers
Helping vs. Enabling
Yesterday I was asked, what is the hardest part of my job? I responded by saying, being careful to avoid burn out, guarding your heart and understanding the difference between helping and enabling. It’s a fact that people are made to be in relationships with each other. When those of us who are … [Read more...] about Helping vs. Enabling
Expanded Mission
The initial mission at Carried To Full Term was to provide housing and to help mothers become independent and self-sufficient. Along the way, we observed patterns that needed to be broken. As a result, the mission was broadened to include breaking cycles of poverty. The task is broader, and the … [Read more...] about Expanded Mission