Advocacy

What makes you an advocate? Answer this question and respond to me either on this blog or by email josiemixon@live.com. There is no right or wrong answer.

To Forget

What we would do to forget those memories that makes us feel pain, cold and bitter. Those things that remind us why we should not trust, love or forgive. We wash in and out of these memories like the tide washes in and out of the shore.

5 K Run

Hi:

There's a 5k Run 4 Hope to support the Rape Crisis Center.
I'm going, but I'm walking.

Anyone want to go?

Just sign up at:

www.rapecrisis.com or

www.active.com

It's February 26th.

V Day Calendar 2011

VDAY San Antonio 2011

February Calendar of Events

100% of proceeds from events and sales go to The Rape Crisis Center for Children and Adults, P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, and Battered Women and Children’s Shelter of Bexar County

Wednesday February 2:  Can’t Beat Love Teen Dating Violence Video Contest

7 pm @ The Barshop Jewish Community Center, 12500 NW Military Hwy. Come out and see the winners of this PSA Dating Violence contest.  Free and Open to the public.

Saturday February 6:  Women’s ONLY Self Defense Seminar

11 am — 2pm @ Krav Maga Worldwide Regional Training Center, 100 Crossroads Blvd, San Antonio (near Gold’s Gym) www.krav-maga-san-antonio.com

Cost:  $20—to register call 348-6127 or register day of event.  Come out and learn to defend yourself in a dangerous situation.  Proceeds to benefit V-Day San Antonio 2011.

Monday February 7:  Chili’s Gives Back for V-Day  

4 pm – 11 pm @ Chili’s @ The Quarry.  Come out and support V-Day San Antonio by eating at your local neighborhood Chili’s, V-Day will get 10% of all orders!  Eat in or ToGo orders too!  Just mention that you are there to support V-Day San Antonio 2011 or bring a flyer!  For more information contact Danielle @ drominski@rapecrisis.com

Friday February 11: V-Day Poetry Slam

9 pm – 12 am @ Continental Cafe, 6390 Fairdale Drive, Cost: $5.  Come out and join local San Antonio poets as they vie against each other for good fun and good laughs!  For more info about the Poetry Slam go to www.2ndverse.net.  February’s theme is “Love”.

Tuesday February 15:  The Vagina Monologues—performance

            7:00 pm @ Sterling Houston Theatre @ Jump-Start, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio

Tickets:  $15 each or 2 for $25 or $10 for Military/Student/Non Profit ID

            Go to www.rapecrisis.com and buy your tickets or buy them the day of the show!

Wednesday February 16:  The Vagina Monologues—performance

            7:00 pm @ Sterling Houston Theatre @ Jump-Start, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio

            Tickets:  $15 each or 2 for $25 or $10 for Military/Student/Non Profit ID

            Go to www.rapecrisis.com and buy your tickets or buy them the day of the show!

Thursday February 17:  The Vagina Monologues—ALL SPANISH performance

            7:00 pm @ Sterling Houston Theatre @ Jump-Start, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio

Tickets:  $15 each or 2 for $25 or $10 for Military/Student/Non Profit ID

            Go to www.rapecrisis.com and buy your tickets or buy them the day of the show!

Friday  February 18:  Until the Violence Stops—documentary and Talk Back.

7 pm @ Guadalupe Coffee House.  Please join the UTSA’s SWACT to view this amazing documentary and bring your old cell phones and new packs of socks/underwear (all sizes) as admission.  Bring your questions or comments to ask reps from The RCC and FVPS.

Saturday  February 19:  V-Day Benefit Concert

8 pm @ San Anto Cafe & Concerts, 1150 South Alamo.  Come out and eat, drink and enjoy Northern Lights, Melissa Litwig, and The Nahualaltos.  Cover: $10.  Open to the public!

Friday February 25:  Violence in the Media how it supports a Rape and DV culture

9:00 am—12 noon @ AT & T Building on St. Mary’s Campus 

Join Presenter Rick Gipprich as he explores how multiple forms of media promote an acceptance of violence against women and girls. 3 CEU available for LPCs, LCDCs, Social Workers and Psychologists.  Cost: $20.  To register go to www.rapecrisis.com or call Debbi W @ 521-7273 or dwalker@rapecrisis.com.  Coffee and water will be provided.

Sponsored by Krav Maga Worldwide Training Centers, Sterling Houston Theater @ Jump-Start, San Anto Café & Concerts, Valerie Moreno-Morgan designs, 410 Printing

Clean Slate

The time has come to refocus on self. It is a difficult task yet it must be done. 2010 was an awful year. I experienced the most horrific pain I had ever felt next to my daughter's death. Today is her birthday which is quite ironic that I should begin posting on this day again. I had dinner tonight with my son and daughter in celebration of her birthday.

time clock expired

I have participated in and have presented many workshops, readings and speaking engagements including poetry venues and conferences where I have met many victims and survivors of abuse who have stood up, spoke up and are determined to never be a victim again. These same people have their own voice and are no longer in need of mine. More power to them and my voice will always be theirs. In the next few days I will be dealing with a situation that has had me by the throat for months and honestly I am worn out. I am emotionally exhausted yet have to prepare for one more battle and I have absolutely nothing left in me to fight. So when I say I'm done it means I will not continue my advocacy; I can no longer stand alone. Thank you to all who have supported me in everything I have done. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need resources, contacts or ideas.

Josie Mixon
Survivor!

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