Tag Archives: Homelessness

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Today is my birthday and the absolute last thing that I thought I would be doing right now is writing a blog but I had to say thank you. I am literally in tears, choked up in tears, and even … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ressurrection | Tagged Blog, Child sexual abuse, Christ, committment, conflicts, domestic violence, facebook, fear, friendship, Homelessness, Identity Crisis, postaday2011, ressurrection graves, Sexual abuse | 5 Comments

Homeless Teens: How to Protect your Child from Sexual abuse

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Ressurrection

One thing that really frustrated me about the article I wrote yesterday entitled, “If I were a Poor Black Kid- Response“, is that a middle-aged white guy wrote the article as if he could ever put himself in a poor … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties, Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness, Relationships, Teen Dating Relationships: Violence and Emotional Wellness, Teenage Moms, Ten Ways to Safeguard your Child from Sexual Abuse, The Parent Lounge Blog | Tagged abandoned youth, Child abuse, Child sexual abuse, domestic violence, family shelter for teens, homeless child stars, homeless teenagers, Homelessness, Houston, jerry sandusky, Sexual abuse, shelters turn away teens, teen sexual abuse, washington dc, www.ressurrection.wordpress.com | 1 Comment

One year blogging- what’s next?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Ressurrection

Can you believe that it has been one year since I started blogging? I started meddling around with it inconsistently about one year and a half ago. But, that was before I discovered WordPress. I found it to be easy … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties, Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness, Poetry, Press Releases, Relationships, Teen Dating Relationships: Violence and Emotional Wellness, Teenage Moms, Ten Ways to Safeguard your Child from Sexual Abuse, The Parent Lounge Blog, The Power of Saying NO! | Tagged author bloggers, Blackberry, blogging, Erykah Badu, GOD, Homelessness, Sexual abuse, therapy writing, Wordpress, writers, Writing, writing for a cause awareness, www.identitycrisisbook.com | 24 Comments

The Government is Watching, Guess I better be scared!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Ressurrection

Writing a blog is free. In fact, many use it as a way to break into their writing career, gain a large following to sell books, and even admire this process for online journaling or to cover major stories from … Continue reading →

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Homeless: Can You Find Love?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Ressurrection

Many single women are under the impression that they will meet the man of their dreams, in the actual place that they dream. I’ve met people who’ve found the one in the mall, grocery store, even the club. Contrary to … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness, Relationships | Tagged can homeless people find love?, Homelessness, love, People, when will i fall in love, where do christians go to find love?, where to find love | 1 Comment

What does a homeless person’s resume look like?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Ressurrection

I’m learning that there are different lifestyles of homelessness. While we all have unique circumstances that put us here, there are also circumstances that keep us here. For some, who are not receiving the care and concern necessary by case … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties, Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness, Relationships | Tagged Army, case managers, Cycle of poverty, ending homelessness, homeless people, Homeless shelter, homeless shelters, Homelessness, Leading People (Pocket Mentor), Résumé, Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Underemployment | 1 Comment

The Attitude of Giving….

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Ressurrection

Can you hang in there…? I have heard the saying it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. One of the things that has really truck me during this process is how people start with offering support vs. how … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness | Tagged Christ, GOD, Homelessness, Identity Crisis, Jesus, relationships, Religion & Spirituality, Sexual abuse | Leave a comment

Suggestions: Ten Ways for how to end homelessness, part two

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ressurrection

The second part of the question is: “Or at the very least help someone out of being homeless.” 1. Don’t judge them- be genuine in your search for the answer to what they need, and not in being their spiritual … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness | Tagged Emergency shelter, feed the homeless, friendship, FYI, GOD, homeless, homeless in the Nation's Capitol, homeless outreach, homeless shelters, Homelessness, how to end homelessness, Job interview, meals on wheels, National Coalition for the Homeless, organizations, Recommendation letter, Rolodex, suggestions | Leave a comment

Suggestions for how to end Homelessness Part One

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ressurrection

“So keep it real with me, how can we help to eradicate homelessness? Or at the very least help someone out of being homeless.” This was a question sent to my In-box today. I did not want to respond in … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness | Tagged abusers, Chief executive officer, Child Protective Services, Community College, domestic violence, drug users, ending homelessness, homeless population, Homelessness, Master's degree, Sean Combs, sexual predators, Social work | 1 Comment

Could Homelessness be a part of God’s plan?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Ressurrection

Could Homelessness be a part of God‘s plan? The shorthand answer for many is NO! I have heard so many Christians tell me what God’s plan is for my life and they all contradict themselves. I have been told that … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness | Tagged arlington, Child sexual abuse, christian, Dream, GOD, Homelessness, Jesus, Learning, Sexual abuse, what is your calling? was jesus homeless? is homelessness a sin? homelessness in DC, why am i homeless for so long? | Leave a comment

Homeless in Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Ressurrection

Yesterday was a special day! See, I’ve been kind of stalking this homeless shelter. I have been practically beating down the door saying “Let me In”. A few mornings ago, I was asleep in a Giant Food parking lot (I … Continue reading →

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What happens to Homeless people in Natural Disasters?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Ressurrection

August 23rd, 2011, the earth shook in Arlington, Virginia. An earthquake hit the DC area originating from the Richmond, Charlottesville, Newport News, part of Virginia. It was 5.9. How does Earthquakes form? In this case, we haven’t seen anything like … Continue reading →

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LONGSUFFERING: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Ressurrection

There is no sleeping for this beauty. I’m up tonight, tired but trying to make myself do positive things that out-way my circumstances to keep myself alive. Last night’s post was alarming. The truth isn’t always pretty or comfortable. A … Continue reading →

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The Lifestyle of Homelessness I

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ressurrection

I spent the greater part of last night searching for Tyler Perry interviews to find out just how long this brotha was homeless. Many people make grandiose statements that explain my long suffering. They believe that it is the path to … Continue reading →

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Liberation: Homeless Diaries

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Ressurrection

Liberation: Homeless Diaries I have never felt so imprisoned and liberated at the same time. Let it define you ! Homelessness will either make you great beyond your own measure , or more deceived about what GOD truly has for you. … Continue reading →

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Still Homeless: I Am So Over This

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ressurrection

I have been so busy that I haven’t had a second to get my thoughts together and write. I have been focused on book interviews via radio, television etc… I went on a business trip that changed my life (again), … Continue reading →

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How to parent a homeless child- Building Trust

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Ressurrection

For many of you who have followed this blog, and are familiar with my story, you understand that I have endured some hardships in business that put me in a place of being homeless. As a result of this situation, … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Announcer chosen to introduce Ressurrection Graves at Inaugural Book Signing

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Ressurrection

April 23rd, 2011 is a day that no one at the Arlington Central Library 1015 North Quincy Street Arlington Virginia, will ever forget, especially not Ressurrection Graves, author of the her debut memoir, Identity Crisis, Identity Christ Is: A Journey … Continue reading →

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Family Separation: Insanity or Sound Mind

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Ressurrection

In a rather disturbing set of events this morning, I have choices to make. I brought my daughter to school, with my gas light on. The gas tank was UNDER E and I put my last $4.50 in there. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties, Relationships, Teenage Moms, The Parent Lounge Blog | Tagged abuse, arguments, conflicts, family, fear, homeless, Homelessness, pain, parents children fighting communication friendship caring advice high school waiting texting, postaday2011, relationships, ressurrection graves, woman | Leave a comment

Remembering Dave Duerson

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Ressurrection

This is most certainly NOT my favorite picture of me, but a great pic with Dave! And here is the business man, Dave Russell Duerson. We know that Dave was an NFL star but we want him to be remembered … Continue reading →