Sseko and lace and grace

         Watching shark tank and there was a company named Sseko that empowers women in western Africa by providing them jobs as shoe makers. They didn't get a deal but I like the idea of creating a business where you can empower women by giving them a job, a purpose. One of the sharks mentioned one of the deals she made in a previous season with grace and lace. Grace and lace partners with angel house to build an orphanage. It's a super cute company that helps people. The best part is that its a Christian company.


           There's a few other companies that gives to others. My thing is if you are in business why not give to charity or give people a chance to better themselves. I want my ministry to be about empowerment just like these businesses

50 shades and what you should know

             I was one of those girls who read 50 shades of grey.  Back then I didn't know much about BDSM or abuse. I'm learning a lot. I was in abusive relationship for a month and it was a blessing in disguise. I now understand a lot more about how relationships should run. In my relationship I was never hit, thank God.  He would forbid me to talk to my best friend, I wasn't allowed to lose weight (I gained almost 9 pounds which he loved),and if I checked in with my family he got mad.

            In 50 shades of grey Christian would randomly track Anna down and show up wherever she was, he would spank her when she did something wrong, he wouldn't let her do certain things and there were lots of rules. He picked her clothes and car, he also picked her doctor!  I don't remember lots of went on but I just remember him being really controlling. There's a difference between being protective and being controlling. Sometimes it's a fine line but when done right being protective is awesome!

           I always thought abuse was just physical and I was wrong. Abuse can be emotional, mental, sexual or physical. As far as the physical element Christian spanks and does other stuff to Anna. The BDSM lifestyle is one that is totally out there to us on the outside. Why would someone want to get hit for pleasure? People are into some weird stuff. So is BDSM/ pain for pleasure abuse? I have no clue. On one hand if it's between two consenting adults and they both enjoy it and it's done in a safe manner is it abuse? On  the other hand it's still a man hitting a woman which we have all been taught is never ok. I'll let you come to your own conclusion on the BDSM and abuse connection. It does seem abusive if the one doing the hitting gets carried away.

              There's people that says that 50 shades of grey is anti women but 2 of the people who screwed Christian up were women. So it's not anti woman it's just not the best example of what a "normal relationship" should look like. A guy in a relationship should do some romance and not track his girlfriend. Being in an abusive relationship changed my view on parts of 50 shades.

amazing read

I read this book over the summer and it was amazing. It touched my heart. Go read!

 

 



Please Read

    Anny is amazing and funny. She just wrote a book it's now available so please pick it up!

 

 

Sex trafficking and sports

         Sex trafficking and the Superbowl are almost a perfect storm. It's also a crime of opportunity. Just think about it, tons of guys coming into town. It's not just the Superbowl, it's the Olympics and the world cup. There's millions of ladies trafficked into the city for whatever sporting event is going on. This year the super bowl was in Arizona and you wouldn't think that Arizona has much of a sex trafficking problem but then the super bowl happened. What can we do?

        

       Solution #1: Education. We have to educate ourselves about sex trafficking and what our local law enforcement and law makers are doing to stop or prevent it. Educate yourself so that you can spot the signs of it so maybe you can help.

 

        Solution #2: Cut off the demand. I know that a lot of people reading this wont be a part of this "supply/demand" relationship but I'm just putting the idea out there. Everyone knows that if cut off the demand there goes the supply.

 

         Solution #3: Educate the women in your life. These traffickers are everywhere. Teach them the signs cause traffickers don't wait on street corners anymore, they can be boyfriends or loved ones. They can also prowl for women online. so be smart! We can also teach our loved ones to cherish themselves and to value themselves.

      Solution #4: Pray. Pray for safety for the girls. Also pray for justice.

        Solution #5 Keep law enforcement and law makers accountable. If they know voters care then law makers will make sure to pass laws to six the problem



       

My redeemer lives: what it means to me

         "My redeemer lives" is an amazing reminder that no matter what  God is alive and still wanting to help and forgive us. He loves us no matter what we've done. God loves us, the guy who created everything loves us! That's huge! We got so much hope, love and peace in Him and that's what we tell the girls!

my redeemer lives

Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning?
And who told the ocean you can only come this far?
And who showed the moon where to hide till evening?
Whose words alone can catch a falling star?

Chorus:
Well I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
All of creation testifies
This life within me cries
I know my Redeemer lives

Ye-e-eah
The very same God
That spins things in orbit
Runs to the weary, the worn and the weak
And the same gentle hands that hold me when I'm broken
They conquered death to bring me victory

Now I know, my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
Let all creation testify
Let this life within me cry
I-I-I know
My Redeemer

He lives
To take away my shame
And He lives
Forever I'll proclaim
That the payment for my sins
Was the precious life He gave
And now He's alive and
There's an empty
Grave!

And I know
My Redeemer lives
He lives
I know
My Redeemer lives
Let all creation testify
Let this life within me cry
I-I-I know my Redeemer

I know
My Redeemer lives
*I know my Redeemer lives*

*I know, That I know, that I know, that I know, that I know
He lives
*my redeemer lives*
*Because He lives I can face tomorrow
He lives
*I know, I know*
He lives
*I spoke with Him this morning!*
He lives
*The tomb is empty*
He lives
*He Lives! I'm going to tell everybody!!*

 

 

the adult entertianment effect 3

              In this post we will be talking about prostitution. It's so dangerous for everyone involved. For the girls there's the dangers of disease, being raped, assault, killed, drug addictions and horrible pimps. With all these dangers prostitution is not only the oldest profession in the industry but it's the most dangerous These girls really aren't working for anyone unless they have a pimp. They're also not regulated unless they work in a brothel or "massage parlors".

           Problem #1 is that there's no regulation unless brothels and "massage parlors" are involved. Even when "massage parlors" and brothels are involved regulations aren't guaranteed. Regulations just mean that the girls will be screened like any other job but they will also get tested for STDs/STIs. So if anyone goes to a non regulated prostitute there's a chance that the "client" will get a STDs/STIs or the girls may get one.

        Problem #2 is that the girls could get raped, assaulted or killed! There's so many stories of girls getting raped, assaulted or killed. It's so dangerous that it's not worth it to a lot of girls and they try to leave. A lot of the assaults, rapes or murders maybe at the hands of a pimp. Other cases maybe from guys that don't want to pay for it, wasn't happy with the price/ "service" or guys kill the girls because they think that the girls are doing something wrong.

      Problem #3 is one that can hit anyone: drug addictions. These girls may develop the addictions to deal with everything going on. A lot overdose and die. Those who get out then have to go to rehab. This problem that can effect anyone not just girls in the industry but soccer moms or CEOs.

      Problem #4 is pimps or traffickers. Pimps or traffickers don't respect the girls so they beat the girls a lot of the times. They're like the worse boss times 300. A lot more of these people need to get arrested because they're doing so much wrong. A lot of them are soliciting minors into getting into this industry. There's 2 types of pimps the gorilla and the lover boy. The gorilla is the pimp or trafficker that beat and mistreat the girls. The lover boy may be a boyfriend. The 2 could be mixed to create the lover boy gorilla.

      These girls need love! There's something we can do love and pray! Also talk to law makers, law enforcement and hospitals to help keep them accountable and knowledgeable, We should also educate ourselves.

the adult industry effect part 2

            In part one we talked about porn and it's effect on people and relationships. Now we talk about stripping. Atlanta is one of the strip club capitals! Strip clubs bring in a ton of money and visitors to Atlanta or where ever the club is. If people visit the clubs then maybe they will go somewhere else in the city bringing more money to the city.

          Some cities don't want a club in their city for whatever reason or maybe its a church or business complaining. I know there was a case in Georgia like that where a city didn't want a club in their city. There was a case in Ohio where a church didn't want a club across the street going as far has harassing the club goers and the girls! That's a little extreme.

         Shootings are also a downside. There's 2 recent I can think of off the top of my head at Atlanta clubs. These clubs need to be safe for these girls and the club goers.