Because the holidays shouldn’t require a survival kit. Let’s be honest: for a season that’s supposed to be peaceful and magical, the holidays can feel a lot like a group project where no one knows what they’re doing, everyone’s stressed, and somehow you’re the team leader anyway. That’s why December is officially recognized as National Stress-Free Holiday Month — a gentle nudge to slow down, unclench your jaw (yes, right now), and give yourself permission to not be the Holid
For decades, human trafficking discussions have often emphasized cross-border movement—victims being trafficked from one country to another. Yet the reality unfolding in 2025 tells a different story: most trafficking victims are now exploited within their own countries. This fundamental shift requires us to refocus prevention, intervention, and awareness efforts at the local and national levels. The Reality of Domestic Exploitation Many victims today suffer exploitation in fa