Stopping the Cycle of Violence

This week has been a special week for me. I organized a workshop at work to stop Domestic Violence and Teenage Dating Violence. I was hoping that more women and men showed up to get information, but unfortunately it seems that DV is still a taboo. We did have a great turn out when it came to advocates, and as long as we still have people that try to lend a hand to other people, that makes me happy. A lot of the stories were very touching and I understand how many women still are afraid to speak up about Domestic Violence.

Because of how much help Mujeres Latinas en Accion gave me to host my event in their facility, I was allowed to join them for the walk they and other organizations hosted to put an end to Domestic Violence. It was raining all day in Chicago, and at times it was hard and combined with the winds, it was not a nice day to conduct a march. It did not discouraged me. Just to think how much some women and men go through, and at times loose their lives, I could not let some rain discourage me. I think a lot of men and women thought the same.

I arrived at the Mexican Fine Arts Museum as the Aztec dancers were conducting a ceremony. They were getting the blessings from the gods. It was a very nice ceremony. And then off we were.

We did not let a little water "rain on our parade." A lot of women, men and children have endured pain and for that they are so worth getting a little wet.