Rip The Stigma

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and it's important to understand from the perspective of a survivor. My name is Elise I Antoine and I am a survivor of sexual abuse and it has been one of the biggest stresses and secret of my life. It started when I was 7 years old and I kept it a secret from my family until I was 27 years old. It completely messed me up but my mission was to make everyone think that I was happy. Keeping it a secret was very painful and it still is. I

Did you hear the exciting news?! Yes you guess it... Rip The Stigma will be having a Virtual Fashion Show on Saturday October 10, 2020.

Self-care should be a priority especially when you are in a field of helping others. Often you are the go-to person when dealing with others but are you making sure you are okay first? Here are 6 tips to make sure you practice self-care while serving others. 1. It's a two way street- Are you that strong friend that loves to make sure your friends are good? There is nothing wrong with being that “strong friend” as long as you allow your friends to be there for you! In reality

While we are all practicing physical distancing do you know that people are uncomfortable with staying home because they are miserable in their own environment? Try to put yourself into someone's shoes. Imagine hearing that your friend is living in a toxic environment but never told you....would that bother you? During this pandemic the rate for abuse has increased and its important to put the spotlight on verbal abuse.  People think “words won't hurt you” and in reality it c