Angels Ball and Fantasy of Trees canceled amid concerns of spreading COVID
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – Due to the pos-
sibility of spreading COVID-19, the Board
of Directors of Angels Anonymous has
decided to cancel the Angels Ball and Fes-
tival of Trees scheduled for Dec. 1-4, 2021.
The Angels Ball generates the great-
est share of funding needed to make it
possible for Angels Anonymous to help
residents in the North Lincoln County area
with immediate and basic needs. In 2020,
even though the ball was canceled, dona-
tions from members of the community and
beyond made it possible to lend a helping
hand to those who so desperately needed
it. More than 148 families, many of them
victims of the Echo Mountain Complex
fire, were assisted last year and the need
has continued in 2021.
A huge vote of thanks goes out to our
sponsors and donors for supporting our
mission. Your help has provided a lifeline
to literally hundreds of families over the
past 23 years.
Lincoln County is still facing the
struggle presented by the pandemic and as
winter approaches, we anticipate the need
for support will continue to be high. We
ask for your support in this coming year
and hope to see you all again at the Angels
Ball in 2022, when we can celebrate the
holidays with renewed hope and the joy
of the angels.
If you wish to make a monetary dona-
tion to Angels Anonymous, call 541-994-
2651 or send your donation to Angels
Anonymous, P.O. Box 554, Lincoln City,
OR 97367.
PTSD effects on Native children who witness or feel threat of domestic violence
By StrongHearts Native Helpline
When we say, “domestic violence is
not traditional,” it is to remind American
Indians of a time before colonization. It’s a
glimpse into a past when times were good.
Instead, our memories only extend to the
depths of colonization and the devastat-
ing impact it had on our people. Whether
we know it or not, our words and actions
reflect a story from the past.
Effects of domestic violence
during pregnancy
In 2014, Michigan State University
professors studied and linked the abuse of
pregnant women to symptoms of trauma
in their children. Professors concluded
that stress hormones released during
pregnancy also increase stress hormones
within the fetus. Some of the symptoms
exhibited by the newborn baby included
nightmares, startling easily and sensitivity
to loud noises/bright lights.
Impact of domestic violence
on children
Children and adolescents’ exposure
to domestic violence or even the threat
of violence/abuse has been linked to an
increased risk of psychological, social,
emotional and behavioral problems.
Violence includes physical aggression or
assault as well as emotional abuse such
as humiliation, intimidation, controlling
actions, and isolation from family and
friends. Exposure does not require directly
witnessing violence because children
often experience the harms associated
with an awareness of violence.
According to Promising Futures, Best
Practices for Serving Children, Youth and
Parents Experiencing Domestic Violence,
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effects of exposure to domestic violence
on children can include:
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Believing the abuse is their fault
Turning against mother or father or
having ambivalent feelings about
both parents
Feeling that they are alone, that there
is no one who understands them
Being afraid to talk about the abuse
or express their feelings
Developing negative core beliefs
about themselves and others
Developing unhealthy coping and sur-
vival reactions, such as mental health
or behavior problems
Believing that the world is a danger-
ous and unpredictable place
Being isolated from people who
might find out about the abuse or
offer help
In a case study of children exposed to
violence, nearly half (46%) involved a par-
ent/caregiver who was a victim of intimate
partner violence (IPV). These caregivers/
parents had few social supports (39%);
had mental health issues (27%); alcohol
(21%) and drug abuse (17%); a perpetra-
tor of IPV (13%); physical health issues
(10%); a history of foster care/group home
(8%); and cognitive impairment (6%).
Post-traumatic stress disorder and
historical PTSD
“Post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s
triggered by a terrifying event – either
experiencing it or witnessing it. Symp-
toms can include flashbacks, nightmares
and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrol-
lable thoughts about the event.” Children
6 years old and younger may re-enact
the traumatic event through play and/or
experience frightening dreams.
Sadly, American Indian juveniles
experience PTSD at a rate of 22%, the
same rate as combat veterans and triple the
rate of the general population. This is due
to Native children being “poly-victimized,”
experiencing several forms of violence
including sexual abuse, physical abuse,
domestic violence, child maltreatment and
community violence.
The risk of post-traumatic injuries,
medical and behavioral disorders are
increased by up to tenfold and their ability
to thrive is severely compromised.
Four types of symptoms include
intrusive memories, avoidance, nega-
tive changes in mood and thinking, and
changes in physical and/or emotional
reactions. Native children can experience:
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Negative thoughts about oneself and
others
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Viewing the world as dangerous
Hopelessness about the future
Difficulty maintaining relationships
Difficulty experiencing positive
emotion
Overwhelming feelings of guilt or
shame
Self-destructive behavior
Irritability, angry outbursts or aggres-
sive behavior
If you or the children in your life have
disturbing thoughts and feelings about a
traumatic event, or if you feel you’re hav-
ing trouble getting your life back under
control, a medical or behavioral health
care provider can help. Getting treatment
as soon as possible can help prevent PTSD
symptoms from getting worse. Children
can also benefit from counseling or other
types of mental health therapy.
Traditional healing
We were once forbidden to use our
traditional methods of healing, so it’s been
a long road for Native peoples to reclaim
our traditions, cultures and spiritual iden-
tity. The revitalization of our cultures and
spirituality is so important.
Recovering from the loss of human
life, ancestral lands, cultural and spiritual
identity requires healing traditions and
ceremonies. Our ceremonies promote well-
ness by acknowledging the interrelatedness
of spirit, the Creator and the universe.
Our community gatherings provide
an opportunity for traditional healers and
storytellers to use prayer, drumming, songs
and sacred objects to restore and renew a
sense of hope and pride. Without these
fundamental traditions, the journey to heal-
ing and recovery is made more difficult.
When medicine is needed,
help is available
If you are a parent in an abusive rela-
tionship or if you experienced domestic
violence growing up, StrongHearts Native
Helpline is a 24/7 culturally appropriate
domestic, dating and sexual violence
helpline for American Indians and Alaska
Natives, available by calling or texting
844-762-8483 or clicking on the chat
icon on Strongheartshelpline.org. Strong-
Hearts advocates can help you with safety
planning and parenting skills.
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a
project of the National Indigenous Wom-
en’s Resource Center and the National
Domestic Violence Hotline.
Additional Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)