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LGBTQIA issues are fundamentally aligned with feminist ones; gender heteronormativity is dead.
VOICES of Survivors
Over the past few months, I have been invited to join a wonderful group. This group is small in my area right now and we only meet once every two months but this is a National group that has been established since 2002 and it just keeps growing. This group's name as you've probably already gathered by the title of this is VOICES. We are a group comprised of men and women who are domestic violence survivors. Our group leader is Ms. Penny Hensley and she works very closely with our local law enforcement, our ADA's, our victim witness coordinators, WRAP(which is another wonderful service), and other agencies I'm sure I'm forgetting. The goal is to create a Family Safety Center so women, men, and children who are victims can go there for shelter and initiate any legal proceedings they may need/want to start during a domestic violence situation. Also, so they can have any questions they may have answered. Ultimately, we want you to feel safe, secure, and like you just received a hug at a time when your world is shaken. The first VOICES group started in San Diego, California in 2002 where the first members served as an advisory committee for the San Diego Family Justice Center. (https://familysafetycenter.org/voices/) You see, from the very beginning, we have been a group of people who want to make our VOICES heard. At one point or perhaps multiple points in each of our lives, our voices were silenced and this group, VOICES is about taking that back. This is about making people aware of not only abuse and its presence but also breaking down the barriers. There are so many stigmas around what a woman should take from a man because she needs to "obey her husband" as stated in the Bible, stigmas concerning whether or not a man can be a victim of domestic violence, stigmas even concerning how a victim should act after the fact(should she/he be quiet and not say anything or is telling people okay?), stigmas on therapy and how this can impact a person's mental health, etc. I could seriously go on and on. It is deeply troubling how we as a society victim shame and blame and then we wonder why these women keep going back to the violence or making excuses for their abusers or why a man is statistically far less likely to report D.V. than a woman. "Half of male victims (49%) fail to tell anyone they are a victim of domestic abuse and are two and a half times less likely to tell anyone than female victims (19%)." This quote from (https://mankind.org.uk/statistics/statistics-on-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse/). It is sad that we as a society(and yes I'm throwing myself under the bus here too) have taught women to be subservient to the point they could die or be raped multiple times and men that they have to be so macho that they need to suppress their feelings to the point it doesn't matter if they get beaten on? I'm sorry society and mankind as a whole but this is not ok! And honestly, this is why I'm still mad. I'm mad at myself, mad at society as a whole, mad at every abuser that ever was or will be and I'm mad at who hurt that abuser to make that woman/man into an abuser because typically every abuser starts as a victim first. So, let's turn things around gradually and step by step because we have to do better and be better and this is what VOICES is all about.
Lindsey AltomPublished 20 days ago in VivaDear Men And Women
Dear Men and Women. If I am nervous when we first meet, I want you to know it isn't your fault. Yes, I am married to a man, though even my husband had to be gentle with me when we first met.
Carol TownendPublished 20 days ago in Viva'Traditional Ghanaian Family Values' Apparently Means Rape, Beat, Kill, Cheat As Far As Women & Girls Matter But Kill The Gays
Friday, 9 February 2024 By: TB Obwoge On Friday, 5 2024, Ghana's Parliament approved a measure that would jail so-called LGTBQI supporters for 3 to 5 years.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 2 months ago in VivaFrom Ghana to USA Already Another Deadly Year As Ghanian Men Murder & Rape Women And Children; Government & Religious Leaders Fight Over Dirty Sex Toys & Homosexuals
Tuesday, 11 January 2024 By: TB Obwoge Whelp here we go again, after having a very deadly December in Ghana, where 4 people were murdered, 3 of whom were living in the United States visiting family in Ghana for the holidays. Three of them won't ever be returning to America. The other was a Ghanian living in Ghana, their so-called "dity December" was more like death December.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 3 months ago in Viva**Exploring the Cosmos of Imagination: Top 5 Science Fiction Books**
Science fiction, often regarded as the genre of boundless imagination, has the power to transport readers to worlds beyond our own, where technology, space, and the human spirit collide in fascinating and often mind-bending ways. In this article, we embark on an interstellar journey through the Top 5 science fiction books that have enthralled readers and expanded our understanding of the universe.
Nexus NarratorPublished 7 months ago in VivaBeyond the Binary
The playing field of sports, a microcosm of society, has always been a battleground for equality and inclusion. Yet, one of the most complex and contentious issues it grapples with today is the inclusion of transgender athletes. Critics express concerns about potential physiological advantages, the implications of hormone therapy, the effect on cisgender women's participation, and the need for comprehensive scientific research. This essay aims to dissect these contentious points and evaluate proposed resolutions, from the formation of a distinct gender category to the reconsideration of existing eligibility criteria.
Mohammad BarbatiPublished 7 months ago in Viva- Top Story - August 2023
That Bloody Ride
As part of James & Oneg’s Summer Writing Challenge Extravaganza, we present to you the Awkward Elevator Challenge! The challenge is to write about a time you did something embarrassing (or make it up), and the person that saw it happen, suddenly gets in an elevator with you shortly after. There is no time or word count limit. And remember, make sure you tag some folks to participate, and share the original challenge post linked above in your entries.
Oneg In The ArcticPublished 8 months ago in Viva The Issues That Fuel Ghana's Ignored Rape Culture Spill Over Into Ghana's Gender-Based Violence & Femicide
Monday, 17 July 2023 By: TB Obwoge People often ask, how am I the president of a gender-equality and children's rights nonprofit and not only end up getting sexually assaulted in Ghana by a police officer but physically & verbally abused by an ex-lover.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 9 months ago in VivaWomen: No One In Ghana's Religious Leadership, Government & Gender Ministry is Speaking Up On Rising Femicide & Pedophilia
Friday, 14 July 2023 By: TB Obwoge Ghanian chiefs have met about the LGTBQI bill, more than enough times. They have proclaimed how moral their culture is, despite one huge thing, women and girls.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 9 months ago in VivaAs Africans Beat Their Chest Over Ghana & Uganda Anti-Gay Laws: Know This Women Are Being Slaughtered By Heterosexual Men Politicians Silent
Thursday, 6 July 2023 By: TB Obwoge What's so frustrating about watching Ghanians & other Africans applaud anti-LGTBQ bills is that, number one they all think that homosexuality is criminalized all over Africa. It isn't, so don't ever let that be your excuse for not visiting those countries where homosexuality is legal?
IwriteMywrongsPublished 9 months ago in VivaWeight Loss
Introduction; Losing weight can be a challenging journey, but with effective strategies, it becomes more attainable and sustainable. While there is no magic pill or quick fix, there are proven methods that can help you achieve your weight loss goals. In this article, we will explore a range of strategies that focus on healthy and sustainable weight loss. By incorporating these strategies into your lifestyle, you can make progress towards your desired weight and maintain it in the long run.
A Wombman's Choice
Preface: In this article, I use the word "women" when referring to people who have uteruses. I do this because unfortunately, those governing our bodies only have the capacity to operate in the binary. This is not for ease of communication—I use the word "women" to emphasize the misogyny at work.
Whitney GuerreroPublished 10 months ago in Viva