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Mercy is an award winning film that was launched on YouTube last week. This film highlights the plight of many women living in the slums of Nairobi, though even those living in up market areas are just as likley to be victims of sexual violence and/or rape, and sadly normally by persons known to them. One of the writters of this film, is an amazing young lady whom I have seen grow up i.e. Georgia F. Mercy tells the story of a young girls traumatic experience in the face of sexual violence i.e. rape by a person known to her, leading to her getting pregnant and contracting HIV and her extraordinary resilience in overcoming adversity.                                                                      Mercy is not an easy film to watch, nor is it ‘lighthearted,’ but it highlights the sad reality that millions of girls go through every single day, and who do not have to just have to watch it, but have to live through it and deal with the mental and physical anguish for the rest of their lives. Mercy protrays a harsh reality affecting girls in Kenya and indeed across the world every day, and their stories need to be told. According to both Kenyan Government & UN reports, nearly one in three Kenyan girls experience sexual violence before the age of 18!!! In March 2020, alone it was reported that 5,875 girls below the age of 16 were sexually assualted during the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.                               As far back as 2016, an African Development Report, indicated that women are 27 times more likely to harrased online than men. The same report further suggested that upto 70% of women who use the digital relam had endured cyber violence. The digital realm in Kenya is sadly being used to lure young women, via the various socialmedia platforms, who end up becoming victims of femicide. This vice has escalated so much that in January this year, thousands of women and some male allies, took to the streets in Kenya to demand the end of femicide. According to a newspaper analysis carried out by the Africa Data Hub, more than 500 women have been reported victims of femicide in Kenya between 2016 and 2024.  As alarming as these statisctics are they do not capture the true magnitude of this horendous vice in our society as most cases go unreported, out of fear from threats by the prepetrators of these heinous crimes, and/or out of fear of being ostarcized by family and society as victim shaming is real, and yet its not the victims/survivors fault. Films like Mercy are such an important step in raising awareness of the individual and societal impact of sexual violence against women and the urgent need for collective action to stem violence against women. Kudos to the team behind this impactful and powerful albeit gutwrenching, awarness creating film. Paloma Fernandes O.G.W Ian Fernandes Desiree Gomes Kevin Mwachiro #StandWithSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #KenyanFilm #Yourarenotalone #crisismanagementlawyer #cybersecuritylawyer

Perfect timing for this to come out as Sensitive Men Rising is set for release on June 16th 2024 (Father's Day)!! Sensitive Men Rising is indeed a film that is designed to illuminate and illustrate the many facets of expressing our trait/s in the world as fathers, husbands, partners, and sons. The better we are able to support fathers in understanding their trait/s, if they happen to be highly sensitive or high sensation seeking or both, the less trauma our children will have to endure and suffer from over the course of their lifetimes. Normalizing high sensitivity, in fact, all sensitivities because we know there are high, medium, and low sensitive groups, benefits everyone when we all work together cross-pollinating each other with our respective survival strategies like resilience, creativity, hardiness, and attunement to our environments. Stay tuned for the registration link for Sensitive Men Rising where the film will be FREE to view for three days then available on a donation basis afterwards. Please share!! https://lnkd.in/g84rCh7x

**Help Save Baby Shreenika: A Fight Against SMA** 🌟 Little Angel in Need 🌟 At just 1.5 years old, baby Shreenika's smile lights up the room, but her life is overshadowed by a battle against Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder that robs children of their physical strength, affecting their ability to walk, eat, and breathe. 💔 The Challenge: SMA is a devastating disease, but there is hope in the form of a life-saving treatment. However, the cost is astronomical and out of reach for many families, including Sreenika's. 🙏 Your Support Can Make a Difference: This message reaching out to kind hearts around the world to help us raise ₹16 Crore for Sreenika's medicine. Your donation, no matter how small, can help her access the medicine she desperately needs. ✨ How to Help: - Donate: Every contribution brings Shreenika one step closer to her treatment. - Share: Spread the word on social media using #SaveSreenika and encourage others to support. - Pray: Keep Sreenika and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Together, we can give this precious child a chance at a healthier, happier life. Let's unite for Sreenika and show her the power of community and compassion. 🤲 GPAY: 8838590567 (Father AjithKumar) A/C Name: R. Ajith Kumar ACC Number: 3311101003225 Bank: CANARA BANK Branch: Thirumandurai IFSC Code: CNRB0003311 GPAY Number: 8838590567/8754878811 "Because every child deserves a future." #SaveSreenika #SMAAwareness #FightAgainstSMA #Donate #HelpSreenikaFightSMA Youtube video:

Listen, I don’t know anything about that side. You know better than I do, I’ve left room to be wrong, okay. I’ve said that Bible is a lie because it contains too many obvious lies, that’s not including the small, to be taken as a factual book. How do you differentiate between a lie and the truth after a lie is stated as fact when it’s in fact a lie? Whose to say the next one stated as fact isn’t a lie? Jesus’ body in heaven is a pretty big lie people! If that’s a lie, oh my gosh, just think about all the others within those pages. God didn’t write the Bible nor did Jesus. I do love how so many have come to defend the father, God but NEVER have I once seen anyone defend God, the mother, woman! I wonder why???? It appears to be the same on this side even in the home, fathers are recognized as raising good kids when mom isn’t even mentioned. What’s sad is the father I bet you most every time had nothing to do with raising that child. I’m not saying god, the father, is the same if existent. I’m saying what an issue to resolve, right? Women need women to defend them. Men have their bros, remember bros before hoes? Women, we immediately attack the other woman often before we even confront them and allow them to explain whatever it may be you heard or saw. Men, lie everyday, I’m not married, I don’t have a girlfriend to other women. Bet ya that female didn’t know you existed. Why do you believe men, made a culture of women hating women? To get us to go against each. Why? So, we don’t speak, become friends and take their asses down. We’re smarter just admit it ladies. We know it and men are very aware. They have been since that Bible was made to keep us down. Let’s break those walls down. Let’s stop blaming and assuming first and start asking and becoming friends. Men, i know there are good ones, my grandpa shepherd is one. However, you all truly need some fuckin help especially emotions. I mean if Jesus can’t be that poster man than you all have some serious issues you need to work on, start with emotions!!! Trust me it’ll do you some good! Im going to stick with women and that one male!

The quote at the end of the article by one of your subscribers is spot on. I too get really annoyed by the constant claim that the13 million Americans with PTSD are breathlessly waiting for the approval of these drugs. Most of these people will never get basic mental healthcare much less an incredibly expensive and time consuming therapy. We need to be honest about how few people will actually have access to this treatment for financial and logistical reasons and how many people with PTSD are simply not good candidates. It will take years if not decades for MDMA to go mainstream and even then the uptake is likely to be underwhelming. But that reality doesn’t drive donations or investments so onto the trash pile it goes. If you need 4 PR firms to wage ideological war to get your drug approved maybe your therapy needs reexamination. 

It is rare to hear an outcry for men. I am on my soapbox today shouting, “WE MUST DO BETTER.” We know that men die at nearly 4x the rate as women by suicide. Society norms are different for men. Sure they are changing, but the number of deaths keep rising. I also want to speak to the idea of SUFFERING. Men are suffering. One factor impacting men is loneliness.  Men are suffering. They often keep their struggles to themselves.  https://lnkd.in/eS23-_Vd We lost Walt, a beautiful, highly sensitive man to suicide after a 20-year struggle with anxiety leading to PTSD and eventually depression. My son Walt was told late in his life he was highly sensitive, but there were no strategies given. People that are HSP often are more anxious and it makes sense why. There are life changes and strategies that can help.  We are Walt's Waltz and I am in this film to speak about its importance. Sensitive Men Rising - the Docuseries will be free for 3-days beginning on Father's Day. There is so much more to say. Please view this film and let's help our men, all men, know that we want them to express themselves, that yes, real men cry and need friends, real friends. Men are suffering. It's time. Join the conversation and view this film. Find out more here https://drtracycooper.org/ Susan Fischer Crooks Tracy Cooper Ph.D. #hsp #docuseries #film #HighlySensitivePerson #humansuffering

In honor of those we’ve lost fighting for our freedoms, our office will be closed on Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday May 28th. #naturopath, #naturopathicmedicine, #naturopathy, #naturopathic, #naturopathichealing, #naturopathicdoctor #holistichealth, #holistic, #holistichealing, #holisticwellness, #holisticmedicine #naturopathicnutrition, #holisticnutrition #pchh, #naturopathicmedicinepdx, #holisticpdx,

"Having a neutral third party to talk about these really big emotions that you go through is very helpful" A thoughtful article published by The Globe and Mail that dives into why our foundation was started and the core of our ongoing mission. Whether you're new to our community or have been with us from the start, this article offers a heartfelt look at what we're all about. #medicalassistanceindyingsupport #letstalkaboutmaid #maidawareness #maidgriefsupport #griefawareness #TheGlobeandMail #themanyfacesofmaid https://lnkd.in/gsUmQAR4

We thank everyone for the good work that you are offering to the world, ti ensure we live better. As Situka Single Mothers Foundation-(SMF), we are a group of single mothers aimed at pulling single mothers efforts together for a common agenda. we call upon the entire public to support our efforts with training, mentorship, skill building , capacity development etc to support the change of lives of our single mothers as som can't access ARVs. i believe together we can redefine their destiny. see links below that shows extrem and horrible situation dome goes through. much us some links is originated from different parts of Busoga region, we share the same situation as single mothers https://lnkd.in/gSSMVAG9 https://lnkd.in/gevGAbQn https://lnkd.in/ggsnkDa5 https://lnkd.in/geKmTdQW. (Sanitary pad making out if dry grasses) https://lnkd.in/gcfzAMX2

I want to share today about a group of health conditions that affect millions of people, especially women. These are called autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases happen when the body's immune system gets confused and starts attacking healthy cells and tissues, instead of just fighting off germs and viruses like it's supposed to. Doctors aren't completely sure why this happens, but there are over 100 different autoimmune diseases that they know of. Some of the more well-known ones are lupus, multiple sclerosis (MS), and type 1 diabetes. But there are many others that don't get talked about as much. With these lesser-known diseases, people often struggle to get a proper diagnosis because the symptoms can be confusing and hard to pin down. The Cleveland Clinic has a great website that lists out the different symptoms and causes of autoimmune diseases. It shows that a lot of these conditions can have overlapping symptoms, which makes them really tricky to diagnose correctly. Statistics show it can sometimes take 7-10 years for people to finally get the right diagnosis! I can only imagine how frustrating and lonely that process must feel, especially when doctors dismiss your symptoms or say it's just about diet and exercise. No wonder so many women with these diseases feel hopeless and alone at times. But here's the important thing to remember: You are not making this up, and you are not alone. Autoimmune diseases are real, and they affect millions of Americans, most often women between 15-44 years old. Many have a genetic component too. While there are no cures yet, there are some lifestyle changes that may help manage symptoms, like avoiding toxins, eating an anti-inflammatory diet, maintaining a healthy weight, focusing on gut health, quitting smoking, and getting enough sleep. I know those things are easier said than done. But try to be patient with yourself and your body. Keep tracking your symptoms, communicate openly with loved ones, and don't let anyone make you feel unworthy or invalid. You are a valuable part of society, deserving of care and understanding. There is a community out there that gets what you're going through. By sticking together and raising awareness, we can help make sure autoimmune diseases get the attention and research they need. You've got this! Check out https://lnkd.in/eEHc2NEY to join us in the Invisible Warriors Club. #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #Community #MedicalCare #RaiseAwareness Prof. Margaret Rogers Van Coops Dr L. Susan Warden Amanda Parker Monica Abair, MBA.PHR Mary Pate Linda L. Millek Angelika Christie ND