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How We Listen Matters
On my way in to work this morning, a song by Justin Timberlake came on the radio. I’d heard it…
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Survivor Voices: Removing My Mask
October 31, 2016This week’s Halloween-themed blog post is from Survivor MC, a member of our Survivor Speakers Bureau. During Halloween
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Listening and Learning
October 26, 2016This week’s blog is by one of our Community Advocates, whose name we will withhold for confidentiality reasons.
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10 Tips for Being a Good Listener
October 19, 2016For Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2016, our theme is “Listen and Believe.” While that might sound simple
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Being There
October 12, 2016I spend a lot of time talking with survivors of domestic violence. Lately, I’ve been co-facilitating a support
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October 5, 2016October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). At REACH, we are painfully aware of domestic violence every day.
Read MoreSurvivor Voices: M, Reach for the Stars 2016
September 29, 2016The following words are adapted from a speech given by M, a participant in REACH’s Community Program and
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Building Community through Bikes at the Fall Festival
September 21, 2016On Saturday, September 10th, REACH held the 7th Annual Waltham Neighborhoods Fall Festival. You may have seen posts
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Q&A With Reach for the Stars Gala Co-Chair Brooke Brown
September 15, 2016Every year, the Reach for the Stars Gala provides a night of catching up with old friends, making
Read MoreWhat Laura is thinking: Finding the words
September 7, 2016Sometimes it feels that there are no words. And sometimes it feels that there are too many words.
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