Survivor

Cigna Denies Cochlear Implant to Disabled Three Year Old Nikki **Speak Up for Justice**

Change.org Cigna: Approve coverage for my daughters cochlear implant My daughter Nicole was born with several health issues. In her first four months of life she had three bowel surgeries, one heart surgery, bacterial meningitis, and we learned that she would need a liver transplant. We also learned that Nikki suffered from undetermined hearing loss,… Continue reading Cigna Denies Cochlear Implant to Disabled Three Year Old Nikki **Speak Up for Justice**

Moving Forward · Survivor

How Keeping a Mood Chart Saved My Life

When I started seeing my Psychopharmacologist almost 16 years ago he intimidated me. He's not a chipper guy and it took years to see through his shell. I was in a very dark place and spiraling down. I didn't think he understood how depressed I was. Psychiatrist are different from therapist in how they schedule their time unless… Continue reading How Keeping a Mood Chart Saved My Life

Survivor

News Update with Looking for the Light

Update from Change.org  Let’s keep up the pressure until we know Meriam Yehya Ibrahim is safe and free 26 Jun 2014 — The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind of news surrounding the case of Meriam Ibrahim. On Monday, a Sudanese appeals court ruled that she should be set free, and that they charges she… Continue reading News Update with Looking for the Light

Fun

Throw Back Thursday with Looking for the Light*Join Warrior Down Memory Lane*

http://youtu.be/Z0RNp0ShHsU Josh Groban and Brian McKnight show Simon and Garfunkle songs are still relevant.   http://youtu.be/qA-yk4k14V0   It's hard to go wrong with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Friends. I love the gospel feel of the song. Thank you for joining me for the first Throw Back Thursday. Send your request, you never know when… Continue reading Throw Back Thursday with Looking for the Light*Join Warrior Down Memory Lane*

Men & Womens Health

Children Restrained or Secluded 267,000 Times School Year*Most Have Disabilities or Mental Illness*

My Two Cents This a brief update from NAMI, National Alliance Mental Illness. I can't wrap my head around 267,000 students restrained or secluded, the majority with Disabilities or Mental Illness. It's not a punishment I can get on board with. The parents are accountable for their children and how they act in school. Do… Continue reading Children Restrained or Secluded 267,000 Times School Year*Most Have Disabilities or Mental Illness*

Survivor

Terror Watch: What next for Chibok girls?

I am Blaq

A government that cannot protect its citizens is not fit to govern. A government that cannot confront and put down insurgents in any part of the country is a weak government.

          -Levi Obijiofor, Insights

That is the fate of the Nigerian nation. You should read the full article here.

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Travel

Thank You For Signing Petition! Meriam Yehya Freed After Sudanese Appeals Court Ruling

Petition Update on Sudan prisoner Meriam Yehya Government of Sudan: Don't execute Meriam Yehya Ibrahim for being Christian #SaveMeriam received 985,603 supporters.  23 Jun 2014 — Today a Sudanese appeals court ordered Meriam’s release from the prison where for months she’s been awaiting execution for her refusal to renounce her Christian faith. The decision comes… Continue reading Thank You For Signing Petition! Meriam Yehya Freed After Sudanese Appeals Court Ruling

Moving Forward · Survivor

WOW! Most Influential Blogger Award Feat. John Mayer

 Don't care for John Mayer? He may change your mind before the video is over. Admit he is a guitar hero? He is so badass, how can anyone other than EC play like that. Watch the entire video, the last couple of minutes will blow your mind. If you like jamming guitar work. They are in Rio… Continue reading WOW! Most Influential Blogger Award Feat. John Mayer

Men & Womens Health

Texas Teenager Facing Life in Prison for Baking Marijauana Brownies

There's a new petition taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in signing it: Jana Duty: You promised to “restore integrity to the Williamson County District Attorney’s office" & use alternative sentencing. Reduce Jacob's charges to misdemeanor possession. By Robert Butler Round Rock, Texas Jacob Lavoro is a teenager facing life… Continue reading Texas Teenager Facing Life in Prison for Baking Marijauana Brownies

Moving Forward · Survivor

Non-Violent 1st Time Drug Offender Spends *Life in Jail Without Parole*

 Change.org  There's a new petition taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in signing it: My name is Heather Minor and on February 6, 2001, when I was 7 years old, my life took a horrible turn when my father was sentenced to life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense.… Continue reading Non-Violent 1st Time Drug Offender Spends *Life in Jail Without Parole*

Survivor

No More Excuses SVU Marathon 6/22/14 “Stop the Violence”

In honor of Father's Day, and all the men who have joined the movement to say NO MORE to Domestic Violence and sexual assault, join us for the NO MORE Excuses Marathon, next Sunday, June 22nd on USA Network. Tune in for special messages from the Law & Order: SVU cast, including special new videos… Continue reading No More Excuses SVU Marathon 6/22/14 “Stop the Violence”