tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68696361565414786552024-03-21T17:15:14.800-04:00Where Social and Change MeetSocial Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439046030418045403noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869636156541478655.post-75525835822142914202012-10-03T12:19:00.001-04:002012-10-03T12:19:35.011-04:00SAFE HAVEN not Murder or AbandonmentMy heart sank a bit after reading the story of the 14 year old, <a href="http://www.theledger.com/article/20120928/NEWS/120929363" target="_blank">Cassidy Goodson</a>, who murdered her baby right after giving birth to him. As soon as I saw my 14 year old, I told her the story and shared with her the importance of coming to me with any concerns. I will confess that many years ago, I had decided that if any of my girls were to get pregnant as a teenager, they will not have that child. My reasoning came about because I was a teen parent and as an adult realized all the missed opportunities of the teenage life (I just didn't want my girls to go through what I went through). My views are a lot different now. I have learned to communicate openly with my children, teach them about prevention and consequences, and love them unconditionally in spite of any mistakes they may make. <br />
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With that being said, we now have a 14 year old girl who will likely spend a lot of time in prison for a crime that could have been prevented. Every now and then we hear or see ads geared toward girls and women who find themselves with child but don't want it. But it is not enough because it is not consistent. There is a <i><a href="http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/safehaven.cfm" target="_blank">Nationwide Safe Haven</a></i> law that does vary by state, but all states have them. This law basically allows parents to anonymously leave their infant in places like a hospital or police and fire station without being held accountable. I know a lot of you will blame the parent(s) and other family members and if that is what you want to do, then go right on a head. This post is not about what they should or could have done, but it is to highlight the major problem, AWARENESS to the Safe Haven Law and the safe places to leave an unwanted infant is lacking. You can start to help by sharing this blog post in your social networks.<br />
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My heart is saddened and goes out to Cassidy Goodson, her life as she has planned thus far will no longer be. Her world is upside down, whether she knows it now or realizes it later. When you see her face, it is sweet and innocent and young.<br />
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</div>Social Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439046030418045403noreply@blogger.com0Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY, USA40.6681032 -73.944799440.656061199999996 -73.96454039999999 40.6801452 -73.9250584tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869636156541478655.post-74147083400977115062012-04-02T20:18:00.002-04:002012-04-02T20:18:58.261-04:00MIA - Where I've Been and Where I Am GoingIt's April of 2012 and I have been absent from this beautiful place that I alone created. I am in the midst of changes that I wasn't prepared for. I'd like to think I am adjusting just fine, but the fact that any type of adjusting needs to be made is so 'over top of my head.'<br />
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One thing is for certain, my location has changed. I am now residing in the, currently, cold city of New York. I never thought in a million years that I would be back. But here I am, looking to figure out the rest of my life.<br />
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I don't know where I am going in full detail. I am thinking that I don't really want to know. Plans change just like the seasons; it's a lesson that I am trying to learn. I have been absent from my regular life for a minute; I haven't been on Facebook like I used to be, neither have I blogged about anything. I am finally starting to miss the things that I put on hold; in due time I will be getting back into it. I have been creating some beautiful poems - all to do with love. I hope you like this one. <br />
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You do it to me every day<br />
loving me in the same way<br />
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Your beautiful brown eyes says it all<br />
Your voice does it when you call<br />
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You are not the one I will let go of<br />
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Through thick and thin, I will always smile</div>
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I am really late with this post. I wanted to report to you my success. Perseverance is all that I needed. I am just so proud of myself. I waited over 24 hours before I ate. How did I make it? Well the last Sunday I had an epiphany. I told myself that I will live. That's it, I Will Live! When you don't eat, the first thought is usually, "I'm going to die." I realized that my mindset was in the wrong place. The one thing I am proud of is the fact that I walked passed the dinning room table and there was food. <i><b>I walked past it and went to my room.</b></i><br />
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The concept and process is so simple. You simply sign up and they will open up an <a href="http://missiontuition.com/how-it-works" target="_blank">educational savings account</a> for you with Wells Fargo; then shop at merchants you're likely already shopping with. Each merchant will give you a set cash back amount or a percentage as cash back of your order which goes into your account. Be sure to also check out the participating merchants, I saw one merchant offer 35% cash back - a $100 order yield's $35 into your account. Now that's what I call shopping and saving. Your child and your wallet will thank you greatly one day. <br />
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</div>Social Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439046030418045403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869636156541478655.post-57585370538421692132012-01-16T18:50:00.004-05:002012-01-26T08:06:38.338-05:00Fast Week 2: Coming into play9:17pm 1.15.12<br />
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I had eaten dinner around 6pm and decided not to break my fast until Tuesday morning, 1.17.12. As I write this post, my stomach decides to growl and I know that I have some cashews in my bathroom cabinet (don't ask). I won't go over there, I will fight the urge by typing away. Last week, I knew that I wanted to have a helpful/healthful tea to complement my fast. I have been researching herbs that will aid in detoxing my body and will infuse a sample tonight. Unfortunately, not all of my herbs will be fresh. I have some leftover tea called Spring Time, which contains Cascara Sagrada and Senna Leaves. I so want to buy fresh herbs and will do so very soon, but I am working with what I have. I will soon share the ingredients of my special blend once I have documented my experiences.<br />
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1. I drank a glass of ACV and water (this helps the body metabolize, lose excess water, and curbs the appetite).<br />
2. I drank some of my inflammation tea.<br />
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1. I drank a glass of ACV and water<br />
2. I drank my detoxing tea mixed with the rest of some the rest of my inflammation tea.<br />
3. Before I went to work, which was around 11:30ish, I was famished and felt as if I wasn't going to make it. With that said, I ate a mouthful of someone's breakfast on the table.<br />
4. I drank water while at work. I also started counting hours. Rethinking how long I wanted to actually fast. I will have to decide and have decided that 24 hours will be my target. I couldn't wait to eat. I didn't eat a fruit to break my fast. I delved right into dinner. I was making sure to eat slower than I probably would've, had I not been conscious. <br />
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Being in the market for new <a href="http://www.mailboxpoint.com/" target="_blank">residential mailboxes</a> led me to search various online retailers as well as my local home stores. There are several advantages to looking at online retailers like <a href="http://www.mailboxpoint.com/">www.mailboxpoint.com</a>; the options are seemingly limitless. No matter your need, they have you covered even if you are looking for the slotted style or the multi-family style <a href="http://www.mailboxpoint.com/" target="_blank">mail boxes</a>.<br />
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My favorite page was with the purple <a href="http://www.become.com/cheap-chaise-lounge" target="_blank">cheap chaise lounge</a>. Purple is my favorite color and with a grey wall as a backdrop, I imagine it to look beautiful. To make your sitting area nice, you can even get <a href="http://www.become.com/cheap-floor-vase" target="_blank">floor vases cheap</a> too. The <a href="http://www.become.com/cheap-fleece-throw-blanket" target="_blank">cheap fleece throws</a> would make wonderful gifts for all the special someones in your life.<br />
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I am not Muslim but as a woman, I am highly offended that this cleric would even think that a woman is soo lowly, that she would be in a damn produce aisle of a market or seating at her dining room table eating a banana and having "sexual thoughts." I mean come on, are you serious. OK, I have seen a cucumber that may remind me of a penis, but for all I know, that may make the night time with my husband even better. All jokes aside and on a serious note, I think this is preposterous. Read this quick article and tell me what you think.</div>
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Growing and living in a Western Society does little to prepare you for how the rest of the world lives. As a woman, I am naturally compassionate towards all things having to do with woman that I personally feel is not right. I am also against people who like to go into these non-westernized countries and demand changes are to take place because it is wrong. I am fully aware that what I feel is wrong, others may not. </div>
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With that said, I came across this article titled, "<i><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/jailed-afghan-woman-freed-but-urged-to-marry-rapist-154621" target="_blank">Jailed Afghan woman freed but urged to marry rapist.</a></i>" When it comes to women, (I have read or heard) many Middle Eastern and African cultures treat their woman in a negative way. What I mean by that is by stoning to death or jailing women for committing adultery or being raped and vaginal mutilations (which takes the pleasure out of sex and causes problems during child birth). I do admit, that hearing stories like these makes me glad that I am a westerner; however, those events does not occur in all non-westernized countries. </div>
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<i>"Gulnaz said, 'My rapist has destroyed my future,' " Ms. Malpas said, recounting their conversation. " 'No one will marry me after what he has done to me. So I must marry my rapist for my child's sake. I don't want people to call her a bastard and abuse my brothers. My brothers won't have honor in our society until he marries me.' "</i></blockquote>
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I have found it most interesting that the judge has suggested Gulnaz, the victim, to marry her rapist. Given the logistics on how this society works, it is a plausible solution. As you read the brief article, you will see that Gulnaz is willing and will probably marry the rapist for her daughter's sake, however, she wants an insurance policy along with it.</div>
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