Discussions

A friend and I were talking about "discussions". So many people don't talk about things because of the way others may react. I have come to the conclusion that people should talk, they should discuss. In doing so they have the ability to learn and grow through the discussion.

I know there are times when I will talk with people and I find myself thinking about what makes me and them tick. Then I relate the conversation to my life. It is amazing how being able to tell people about your story can make everyone learn.

I posted in  Awaken the Silence about Kara DioGuardi. She is releasing a memoir book about her past. I think it is something everyone should buy. The topic of rape and the effects of rape can't be understood simply from statistics. You need to be able to relate it to something.

DioGuardi shares the story, she allows you into a very personal time of her life. I say, "KUDOS KARA!" It is probably one of the hardest things she has had to do, and in doing so she is allowing others who have been through the same experiences to know it is okay to talk about it, it is okay to keep living.

Take a look at my other blog and you can see what I am talking about. I intend on purchasing the book, and after reading it will give my two cents.
~Sabrina

Walk a Mile

I posted some stories in my Awaken the Silence blog that had me thinking a lot about walking in someone else's shoes. (Funny side note) I was just talking with a co-worker about not knowing what someone else believes because they may have another set of ideas based on their background.

Majority of the topic came from dicussions I had this weekend. We (my classmates and I) were given a project to talk to a minority group and see how they feel they are portrayed in the media. I found it so hard to get the nerve to ask someone that. I would be somewhat offended if I was asked that question, how do I have the right to ask them.

Well, one young lady decided to talk with us. She said it would be hard to talk with some of the Asian community based on the past. i.e. Vietnam War and Pearl Harbor. She said they still remember those things and aren't comfortable with talking to us about anything. It seems so silly to me because I would never have thought of those things, but...walk a mile in their shoes and I know it would be something to think about.

Majority of us only view life from one perspective; ours. We fail to think what it may be like to be from a different family, raised in a different church or no church, to be from a different culture. It's something to keep in mind when we think about what we believe.

So, to tie this all together...it is awesome that the men are willing to see what it is like to 'walk a mile in her shoes' to understand what the world may be like for women, and to raise awareness for rape and sexual assault... so wear the shoes proudly fellas!

Thinking Out Loud

I found an old friend of the family on Facebook. I thought I am adding them; without hesitation I did. Following that I thought to myself, "I wonder if they read my posts, shared articles, etc what they would think of me now." I am no longer the closed minded young girl.

Things in my past have opened my eyes to understand the world isn't as black and white as I have heard it preached. I know I have not attended a church meeting in quite some time, but honestly I don't see the point.

The last time I ventured through the doors I was practically told to sit down and remain quiet. Excuse me? I am sure God will put something on my heart and he won't want me to remain quiet.

It's hard to walk back in fearing what will be whispered. Yet, I still will keep them on my page. I think if they find a problem with the way I view my world they can have the option to delete or not accept me.

I guess this is a lesson in growing up. At 23, I would think I had already done it all... I was wrong and I realize now I have a lot more growing to do.

Introduction

I am going to start this blog in an effort to express myself and my beliefs. I have found it hard lately to describe who I am, and at the same time I find it so easy to explain it to myself.

I am working on another blog called "Awaken the Silence". Since I started working on it, I find myself more concerned about the news, the media, the law, politics...Is this because this blog is important to me.

Before if I looked at stories about rape or sexual assault my insides would curl. Now, they simply boil and then I search for more knowledge on the subject..then I post more. It is amazing to see yourself transform so quickly.

Anyway, point is I know I care, I know I want to learn, and I think it's important to share with others.

~Sabrina