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Blog - Amplify your voice

Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 4:01:00 PM EST

Well...yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with some intelligent young ladies of the National Honor Society. The presentation started with an open-ended presentation about talking about sex with your parents, but it progressed into an indepth conversation that went beyond having the "sec talk". We ventured in ways to save our friends. These girls, whom many wouldn't think suffered with these kinds of issues, shared their innermost issues and we discussed methods to help. A lot of times I find myself being so professional and just presenting the facts to groups -- never before had I had the opportunity to get down to the levels of my audience and hear their concerns. Though our discussion and tears, it made my advocacy work worth it!!! It gave me more incentive and determination to continue the fight for the rights of my peers. It made me feel important!!

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I think you raise a very important point. When we work hard to foster honest discussions between our peers, very often the truth comes out. People lose their filters and blinders, and we reach a level where we can talk about our problems in a productive and forward-looking manner.

Thanks for your advocacy! :)

# Posted By AFY_Nikki | 3/2/10 10:26 AM | Report | Reply