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Jerry Strausbaugh

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In Ashland County and everywhere victims of domestic violence come from all walks of life, every age, background, education levels, economic levels, cultures, ethnicities, religions, all lifestyles. It is essential that we believe and support individuals in domestic violence situations. If you find yourself in a relationship like this, you are not alone, reach out for help. 
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Lessons Learned

The supermarket might provide the ham for the table and the ribbon to tie up boxes, but a designer purse or an XBox gift card won’t offer our kids the same valuable gifts that will keep hearts happy beyond the New Year.
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Gratitude Goes beyond Thanksgiving

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful and the readiness to show appreciation and return kindness. Harvard Medical School writes, "The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness. Gratitude encompasses all of these. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what you receive...tangible or intangible. According to the Greater Good Science Center, "Gratitude allows us to celebrate the present. It helps us appreciate the value of something, and when we appreciate the value of something, we extract more benefits from it; we're less likely to take it for granted. Gratitude allows us to celebrate goodness.”
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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

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Work Is Recovery

Work Is Recovery

It's a powerful tool for recovery, personal development, and building independence.

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November is National Homeless Awareness Month

November is National Homeless Awareness Month

Together, we can help break the cycle of homelessness and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

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