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Tuesday, 23 January 2007
WINGS--Helping Others Learn to Soar
Topic: General

You're probably wondering "Who are these people and what are they all about?"  That is what I'm going to talk about tonight.

WINGS is a group of writers that has joined together to bring about awareness and change in the world.  Too often people in certain areas are overlooked--or disregarded--and left to exist in a world that holds no future and no happiness.  We want to change that.

We want to help Mary see she doesn't need to be some man's punching bag.  We want little Suzy and Gary to know their bodies are not toys and there are people who care.  We want to make the government aware that Aunt Jane and Uncle Joe need medicine they can't afford, and may well die without it.  Cindy needs to know that her baby is well-taken care of while she works and know she can take care of her health needs as well as his.

Those living on the streets, facing death every night need warm homes and full bellies and those stuck away on reservations need to be allowed to regain their pride, allowed to live the lives of their ancestors.  Children suffering emotional disorders need early and effective treatment, not tossed aside as bad and shoved off alone to "get out of the way".  They need to be recognized for the talented, intelligent humans they can become with proper treatment and guidance.

Can we do this alone?  The answer is NO--we need you, every one of you.  We need all who can to help make the world aware that a great many of this world's population is being tossed aside.  How many of these could work near-miracles if given a chance to spread their wings, know their own worth--and learn to soar? 

If you believe you can help in any way--maybe you write or run a program for those who need it.  Maybe you are a government official who is willing to listen--and work for changes in the law.  Maybe you are a doctor and lawyer a housewife--you have something to offer.  Contact one of us and we will work with you and be greatful for your help.

Joyce:  rainbow@velocity.net

Ron:  unwriter@yahoo.com

Babs:  lakotahwriter@yahoo.com

We need you--the world needs you!!!  Contact one of us today and go to bed knowing you have made the world a better place with your efforts.

 


Posted by wings4help at 11:22 PM EST
Thursday, 18 January 2007
Everyone's Problem
Topic: General
 
"The ambulance took mommy away. Daddy beat her up because the house wasn't clean enough."

"I told daddy I was sorry. I didn't mean to say no to him.
The doctor says I won't have too many scars."

"What's a daddy?"

"Look at those lazy bums! Maybe if they would stay off the sauce they could find jobs and get off the street."

Do any of the above lines scare you? They should. Have you wondered why your neighbor hasn't been seen for a few days? She could be ill, or she could be staying out of sight until the bruises go away. I have never met an attack door in my life, but I have seen some of the nicest guys in person beat the life out of their wives. Read the papers, watch tv, and try to escape this. You can't. Spousal abuse is on the rise. How many children fall down two or three times a month bad enough to require hospitalization?

It does not take a piece of paper to make children. It does take committment to raise them though. I guess the making part is fun, but caring for, loving and supporting is just too much work. Life for single parents is not easy. Granted the stigma is virtually gone, but that does not make day to day life easier.

Is that bum really just a lazy drunk? How do you know? You judged him without checking. He could be ill, mentally or physically, but you'll never know, if you just judge and walk away.

These are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Writers, take up your pen, do the research and help stamp out these situations. I for one am sick and tired of guys thinking their wives, partners, are nothing more than punching bags. How many children have become surrogate love partners? How many children have we lost because a parent or guardian lost control?

You think that if you ignore the problem it will go away? Oh, wait, I know, it didn't happen to you so why bother? I suggest you rephrase that, as "It didn't happen to me, yet." Before that happens, join us

Posted by wings4help at 8:01 PM EST

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