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TRIGGER WARNING: This post talks about domestic violence.After surveillance video was released of footballer Ray Rice punching his then-fiancée (now wife) in an elevator, the inevitable (and really awful) victim-blaming began. Most echoed, “Why would she marry him after that?” or “Why didn’t she just leave?” proving how little the average person understands about the…



One important thing to keep in mind: People often don’t realize they’re in an abusive relationship because the behavior has become so normalized. Security expert Gavin de Becker developed a free anonymous online tool called MOSIAC that anyone can use to pinpoint the signs of an abusive relationship and get connected with the help they need.

Pets

A study tested cats and dogs to see if they’d help humans in trouble. We love cats anyway.

Pets

Pit bull has a rare genetic mutation that makes him look like he’s wearing a teddy bear costume

Culture

A beautifully simple Korean phrase said to loved ones having a hard day is bringing people to tears

Wholesome

Three years ago, a man wrote a heartfelt LinkedIn post about his dad losing his job. It paid off immediately.