If you see a man with one painted fingernail, here’s what it means

When Elliot Costello and a group of other people visited Cambodia, he had an encounter with a young girl named Thea.

Little did Elliot know that this encounter would have an impact so profound on him that it would help start a movement whose goal is to end sexual abuse against children.

Namely, Thea always had nail polish on her tiny nails. One day, as she and Elliot chatted, she asked to paint one of his nails. He agreed and was happy to speak to the chatty girl, but he then learned that she was once a victim of sexual abuse.

“As she painted one of my nails, I assured her I would always keep it that way to remember her, and by extension, her suffering,” Elliot said.

This motivated Elliot to try and make positive change among men so that less and less children fall victims of sexual abuse.

That is when he came up with the movement called #PolishedMan where men put nail polish on one of their nails. That one nail represents the one in five children who will be victims of sexual violence.

Polished Man works towards ending sexual violence against children. According to the organization, “being a Polished Man means challenging violent behavior and language, both locally and globally.”

Elliot believes that since men are responsible for 96% of this type of violence against children globally, they should be catalyst for change if we are ever to see an end to the abuse of innocent children.

The goal with the painted nail isn’t just to remind people of the number of children who are abused every single day, but to serve as a conversation starter about this reality, leading to new ideas about prevention. He also hopes that people will start donating to “support educational programs and resources for child survivors of abuse,” as per APlus.

We hope that more men, including celebrities

3 Amazing Inheritance Stories with Unexpected Twists

When loved ones pass, they leave more than possessions. These three stories reveal how unexpected inheritances unveil secrets, painful truths, and life-changing lessons, showing that true legacy isn’t always material.

In these stories, the real gifts were life’s most valuable lessons, far beyond money.

1. Inherited Grandma’s Old Clocks While My Greedy Brother Got the House**
My grandma Marlene was my rock. When I visited her, my brother Brian was already there, showing only greed. She left him the house and me her “worthless” clocks. But those clocks, rare and old, were worth $200,000. Grandma’s true legacy wasn’t in property but in her love and thoughtfulness.

2. Grandma’s Will Left Me Nothing Until I Discovered Her Secret Plan**
My grandma left her farm to my sister Felicity but allowed me to live there. Felicity’s greed soon surfaced, and even a fire didn’t stop me from honoring Grandma’s wishes. Eventually, the lawyer revealed that the farm truly belonged to me. Grandma’s test revealed Felicity’s nature and confirmed my devotion.

3. Grandfather Left Me an Apiary and a Treasure Map**
My Grandpa left me his apiary, knowing it held more value than money. Initially reluctant, I followed a hidden map he left, learning patience and persistence. His final note reminded me that wealth lies in hard work and love. Today, I pass his lessons on to my son, teaching the value of true legacy.

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