Your voice can spark understanding, encourage healing, and help ensure that the next generation grows up equipped to build relationships rooted in respect, safety, and care. takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...

Give yourself the gift of Healthy Boundaries this Giving Tuesday. takingbackourlives.org/2025/12/02/h...

My foster cat is seriously doubting her previous life choices.

At our 1st meeting with 8th-grade student leaders, 2 girls shared that they joined to help their brothers, who’d been taught not to have feelings. Since social-emotional learning is central to our work, we ask: How are you helping the boys in your life recognize and express a full range of emotions?

Today is the last day of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Thank you everyone that supports our work to prevent domestic violence before it begins. There is still time to make your October donation. secure.givelively.org/donate/takin... Please share our Domestic Violence Awareness Resources.

This October we are raising funds to end domestic violence by empowering teens to build healthy relationships, prevent dating violence, and lead culture change in their schools. If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788. secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...

No Kings Chicago October 18, 2025

Scenes from Chicago No Kings October 18, 2025

Chicago protest October 8, 2025

This October our Board of Directors is holding a friendly fundraising competition. Pick your favorite Director and help them reach their goal! secure.givelively.org/donate/takin... If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.

I’ve had a lot of cute foster kittens but my 2 new ones are real beauties.

We are very excited to share our new blog. Look for updates on our current happenings, reflections on our past, and plans for the future.

Latest foster babies. Pics from @dangemkow.bsky.social

New bottle babies!

Check out all our 2025 school year program highlights from @takebackthehalls.bsky.social mailchi.mp/a4ce29dfa5a4...

I am completing week 7 of my 18 week marathon training schedule. Saturday is 12 miles, let's hope that the temperature break before then. I would love to get to $600 raised for @takebackthehalls.bsky.social before my Saturday run. I am only $41 dollars away. secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...

Latest foster crew. They go back tomorrow to find their forever homes.

Folks ask me how I can train for a marathon in the heat. Here's last week's rundown. Tues: 3 miles temp 82-86 Fri: 4 miles blazing hot: high 91. Sat: 6:30 am 5 miles, cooler temps in the 70s high 84. Help me make all those hot and sweaty miles worthwhile? secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...

This is me at 8:15 this morning after running 7 miles in temps already above 80 degrees! I need 8 more $13 donations to meet my goal of 13 donors/$13 each. If you were still in bed at 8:15, this ask if for you! secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...

Thanks to everyone who helped me reach my first week marathon fundraising goal! This week I am running 13 miles and my goal is 13 people donating $13. One down and 12 to go. Support @takebackthehalls.bsky.social work to prevent dating and sexual violence. secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...

This is the 1st official week of marathon training! I am about to run hundreds of miles to raise support for @takebackthehalls.bsky.social I am hoping to match each week's miles with donations. This week I will be running 12 miles. I would love it if 12 people donated $12 this week.

Chicago turned out yesterday.

Another day, another protest.

Love the determination on her face. He’s been a threat her entire life.

Kids starting the fight young.

Latest kitten crew.

Foster kitten cuteness

My latest foster cutie.

Working on some new purses in my Marsha collection. shecrafts.com/catalog.php?...

Jealousy is a hot topic of discussion with the students of TBTH. It can be a tough emotion to navigate, but it doesn’t have to control you. In healthy relationships, trust and respect are key. You deserve love that makes you feel safe, valued, and supported. #HealthyRelationships

Unsure about your romantic relationship? Here are some questions to reflect! TBTH knows break ups are hard. Learning our need, wants and boundaries can help us navigate. For more— check out our insta. If you don’t feel safe, please ask for support! National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

Self-love is the foundation of healthy relationships—including the one you have with yourself! Remember: Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. 💕

Let’s make 2025 a year of Healthy Love! Healthy relationships start with respect, communication, and accountability. This year, let’s commit to: ✔ Honoring our boundaries ✔ Communicating openly and honestly ✔ Respecting “no” as an answer ✔ Prioritizing meaningful connections ✔ Taking accountability

Today’s former foster baby. This was right after his return from the emergency vet. He pulled through like a champ and went on to be adopted.

This former foster looks like Scut Farkus. He had yellow eyes!

One of my former fosters.

I foster kittens. This is an oldie. He’s so post feeding milk fat he can’t move.

This little one was in the litter of my first neonate fosters back in 2014. I’ve been fostering for 11 years!

Here’s an oldie from my foster files. Ms. Cece had a broken leg and had to have a cone to protect her cast from herself. She recovered fully and was adopted.

I foster kittens and teaching them to eat big kid food is messy business.

I foster kittens. They love weigh in day. I’ve had over 300 fosters so plenty of pics coming!

I foster kittens. They frequently need to speak to the manager.