There's an international program for girls 12-21 dealing with insecurities, abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual), morals, sociality, sexuality, etc. It's going to go world wide so far having America of course, Brazil, Columbia, South Africa, Israel, Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Congo. It was originally for black and hispanic girls but in the past 2 years they've been widening their "subjects". And they have stations now in Russia, Poland, India, and Japan. It's entirely made up of women and started by a woman. It's like a counseling to help girls who can't go to their parents and don't want to go to the police. One of the supervisors stationed in Puerto Rico had helped me with a problem and she and I have gotten really close. She's a good motherly figure. But they're a non-profit organization and they're doing another convention I think in October or November and they asked me to be one of the spokes-girls. Which is really cool because I looked up some of the original spokes girls. One girl from Israel she used to be in prostitution for a good majority of her life but the organization helped her out of it. And then there was another girl from Argentina who was being physically and sexually abused by her father and the organization intervened and she was adopted by one of the leaders from Mexico. It's really powerful and just... a wonderful experience overall. I like it because it's so accepting of every culture and background and tolerant of religion rather than just being biased towards either one.Anyway, because one of the sessions are taking place in New York I'm helping the group stationed in New York with decorations and ideas for some of the breaks or ... what's it called intermission or something like that. But you know looking into an organization like that, do they have something along those lines for guys? I barely hear of one. Why is that?? I wouldn't say it's because guys don't have as many problems as girls because I know they do but I've never heard of something like this that's specifically for guys.
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Kawaii
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That sounds really wonderful, but I'm going to be a pain in the butt and ask why this thread is called "cute"? Is that the name of the organization? I haven't heard of an all male organization but this is the first time I've heard of this female group.Great to hear you're going to be a spokes-girl! That's really exciting.
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That sounds really good!There isn't nearly as much for guys. Guys who are in pain tend to feel they are supposed to just bear it, and they are much less likely to seek help. Also society in general tends to be less sympathetic to guys.
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probably because guys are far less likely to report something as women, thus it doesnt seem to be as much of a problem? or maybe just cause women are better then men but thats great Abi, seems like youre doing quite well these days im happy for you.
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In the last convention they had it was hosted by the Japanese and they did an amazing job with the Japanese theme. And when they first started the first thing they said was "KAWAII!!" it was so funny because it was like.. really random and unexpected. And they basically said during the entire convention just randomly. Like you passed someone in the hall and said "kawaii!" and start cracking up. It was so silly but yeah lol.
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There are some good organizations out there doing some great general mentoring work with boys, like the Belmont Foundation and Boys to Men Network, but I know of nothing doing that kind of specific work with them. I think, unfortunately, it might stem from some false assumptions about boys. I also think our society rushes to "take care of" girls more so than boys. Sad.But I'm twitterpated for you that you have this opportunity. That's awesome. It doesn't surprise me that they were drawn to you, though. You've got a great heart.