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The Accidental Feminist

May 6, 2013 By elinwaldal 2 Comments

Sisterhood conceptually is a bond between women. A bond where we celebrate each others unique perspectives and stand united in a state of shared solidarity. It could be said that […]

Filed Under: Women's Issues Tagged With: Feminist Movement, Sisterhood, Women

Where do we go from here: a look at The Grammy’s and the music collaboration between Rihanna and Chris Brown

Feb 22, 2012 By elinwaldal 1 Comment

Many people are focused on the collaboration between Chris Brown and Rihanna—but for a moment I would like to step back in time and redirect our attention to the underlying […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Chris Brown, Domestic Violence, Forgiveness, Grammys, Rihanna, Teenagers, Victim Bame

What we choose to forget

Feb 15, 2012 By elinwaldal 4 Comments

Is it just me or do we American’s have the shortest memories on the planet? February 8, 2009 may not ring a bell for you… but I’d like to share […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Chris Brown, Grammys, Rihanna, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

We should be outraged

Oct 13, 2011 By elinwaldal Leave a Comment

  8 killed in Southern California salon shooting I learned of this tragedy from my friend Marissa. Marissa works countless hours providing education to individuals about domestic violence. She contacted me while I […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Domestic Violence, Murder, tragedy

What’s WRONG with this PICTURE

Sep 3, 2011 By elinwaldal 3 Comments

We were away for the majority of the summer—and for the most part—I was unplugged. Now home—reengaged with all that our world spits out on a daily basis I have […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Sexualization, Violence Against Women

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Oct 1, 2010 By elinwaldal 3 Comments

I can think of no better way to kick off the Domestic Violence Awareness Month then to take part in a fund raiser that benefits victims of domestic violence!

Filed Under: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Awareness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Abuse Prevention, Domestic Violence Awareness, Elimination of Violence Against Women, Men Against Violence, Prevention, Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Women

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