February is the month where we celebrate what we feel in our hearts. If you have a partner or not, you can still wallow in the spirit of V-Day. I’m not talking about Valentines Day, but V-Day.
V-day is a movement to end violence again women internationally. Every year during the month of February communities and campuses stage events and performances of The Vagina Monologues in an effort to raise money and bring awareness to the issue of violence. Eve (the woman who wrote The Vagina Monologues) has built and incredible thing here. I highly recommend that you offer to support in any way you can. Bring your daughters and lift up women around the world. You can find local events by going to http://www.vday.com and clicking on the FIND A LOCAL EVENT link on the left side of the page.
On top of all that, V-Day has also set up safe houses and supports international doctors who give shelter and assistance to women who have survived sexual assault. Often these women become out casts in their communities and these V-Day safe houses they are able to build their own communities and reclaim their lives. It’s all very beautiful and revolutionary. I know it’s hard to hear about devastation but I honestly believe awareness shines light upon the darkness. Shine your light!
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