Even though I am currently employed, each month I search the blogosphere for the interesting voices for the topics that have my attention. My criteria is completely arbitrary, but the writer needs to "speak to me" and hold my attention. Reading the rantings, raves, muses and postings of others takes some time, but is a great way to get a number of different viewpoints to help frame and inform my own.
Here is my October honor roll:
Domestic Violence and the Workplace is written by Kim Wells. Kim's the Executive Director of the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence (CAEPV). Her style is similar to mine, informative, journalistic and full of references. I added her to my Google Reader list after reading her post "What are YOU Doing for Domestic Violence Awareness Month? (Or...Where is All the Purple?)" a thoughtful and thought provoking piece about the history of Breast Cancer and where Domestic Violence can (and should!) be if we all raise our collective conscience and voice. Kim seems to be a fellow social media junkie/student, looking for and sharing new and creative ways to raise awareness for her cause. Check out Wedding Video Now a Tool to Fight Domestic Violence. Kim gives props to a couple who have chosen to use their newfound YouTube fame for good. I'm definitely a traditionalist when it comes to weddings, but this was fun to watch!
my Breast Cance blog is written by Jacki Donaldson. Interspersed with very personal observations on her own cancer (Dear Doctor), are links to inspiring personal stories (Strength of a Rose), updates on healthcare services (Mammogram Bus Rolling Through Puerto Rico) and links to cool products (BondiBand - Fashion Meets Function Meets Cancer).
People Working to End Violence Against Women is affiliated with the White Ribbon Campaign in Toronto Canada. WRC is the largest effort in the world of men working to end men's violence against women. You can also follow the writer on Twitter @whiteribbon. I love the actual URL for this collection "our future has no violence against women".
Last, but certainly not least is the Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog written by Minas Chrysopoulo MD. "Breast cancer is the leading cancer affecting American women. Almost any woman who loses her breast to cancer can have it rebuilt through plastic surgery. This breast reconstruction blog was created to introduce women to the latest reconstructive procedures available. Women who have faced this ordeal are encouraged to share comments that may help others following in their footsteps. " As you might guess, this blog is medically oriented but does a good job of taking a lot of the mystery out of medicine. I really appreciated his October 6th post Scar Healing - Tips For (Almost) Invisible Scars, good, common sense advice for any type of scarring.
Organized as a web page for a research project, Male Breast Cancer 101 tackles the rare by equally frightening world of Male Breast Cancer.
OK....that's my list. Who are your favorite bloggers? Who do you go to for information and stories on breast cancer and domestic violence awareness/survival?
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