Laura Boast

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What Women Share Worldwide: The Pain of Violence

Lightbulbs flash and questions swirl around Oscar Pistorius – the South African Olympian charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. He is set to stand trial in March. Reeva may be another shocking statistic. UN Women, a branch of the United Nations, states that more than 60% of female murder victims in South Africa are killed …

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Making the Grade With Back-To-School Clothing Choices

What to wear? What not to wear? Everyone wants to look their best, but how do you know what’s right for you?  It’s a common question for all of us, but especially tough heading back to school. It’s worth a think. Clothes certainly affect how others see you. In a world where clothing for young …

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Why Forgiving Others is Good For Your Health

When I was In Grade 2, a boy named David taunted me on my way home from school. He wouldn’t let me go past him without doing what he demanded. I didn’t want to, but because he was bigger than me, I did. I just wanted to get home. I didn’t know terms like “boundaries” …

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