Update (02/26/11)--That One Voice

I am adding another thought to consider from a Previous Post shown below.

For those that have learned how to stand up against the injustices of the system and have been successful in doing so, we ask that they share their experiences/knowledge to at least 2 others, in their time of need. Plus ask the people you are helping to also share their experiences to at least 2 others.

This tactic is what is known as the Pyramid Scheme Although, it is illegal in the financial world, if one passes this information on to others voluntarily, it is indeed a valuable scheme.

Please note, individual families are very complex, and each situation must be considered on an individual basis. We, as parents, relatives, care givers,etc... must present facts and statutes for our state particular to our concerns.

Whether we do this, pro se or the assistance of a lawyer, it is vital that we document the facts. (Related Blog: Assisting your Lawyer)

So do indeed encourage others to:

"Become Advocates for themselves to Protect Their Family."

May you Find Strength in Your Higher Power,

GranPa Chuck

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~Previous Post~

In our discussion group, one member presented this phrase:

"Sometimes it just takes one small voice to make a world of difference...

I challenge you to be one of those voices"
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Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story

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http://www.ted.com "Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. TE"
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 On, 12/27/10, I came across a story in our local newspaper of such a voice.

This story reminded me of a few stories I came across of Local Programs that were actually very effective for Our Families. One doesn't find too many, since most of the time, they just aren't news worthy...ie death and destruction.

Not to mention, unlike some of our bigger governmental programs, these local, grass-roots prgrams are underfunded. But through the will of Just One Voice, they can indeed make a difference in their community.

So, do indeed read this story, and watch for more blogs titled

"That One Voice"

(Note: If you find a Local Story, Please let me know.)

But while your waiting for a Local Program in your neighborhood, remember this:

You must become an Advocate for Yourself and Your Family

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Pat Sansom: 'An activist in best sense of the term'

"Pat Sansom would be the first to tell you her mouth sometimes gets her into trouble.

But if Sansom is mouthy, it’s for a cause.

She has been fiercely loyal to the most disadvantaged youths in the Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood since moving there from Texas in 1992...."
  Read More: http://www.redding.com/news/2010/dec/25/an-activist-in-best-sense-of-the-term/?partner=newsletter_headlines

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