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Happiness as habit, as told by survivor of marital abuse
Illustration by Rachel HendrixKym Payne- Contributor
kympayne@uab.edu
I vividly remember one thing about May 9 – my head was hurting. I was experiencing a traumatic life event that resulted in charges of assault and sodomy for my offender. I survived with 38 bruises, 7 knots on my head, and contusions down my back. Over the years that followed, my womanhood, security, and peace progressively faded. I failed to recognize my own resolve. Determined, I corrected my sick self. I understood that I was processing life through the filter of May 9. In other words, I was agreeing with my offender that I was weak, subservient and out of control. I chose to pave a new road that led to peace, authority, and happiness. -
No More Martyrs for mental illness
No More Martyrs' logo. (Photo courtesy of Nadia Richardson).Janvi Jani - Staff Writer
janvijn@uab.edu
No More Martyrs, a local mental health awareness campaign and organization, recently received a $25,000 grant from UAB at the Community Health Innovation Awards to fund its Mosaic Mental Health Awareness Project.
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TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS: Founder addresses self-harm, addiction
Jamie Tworkowski, of To Write Love On Her Arms, speaks to students during a lecture at the Hill Student Center. Photo by Ian KeelSufia Alam - Staff Writer
sufia@uab.edu
Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, visited campus Monday, Sept. 26 to offer advice on dealing with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.
