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Don’t Judge October As A Scary Month As It Bodes Hope Of Better Times

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October is both Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence month. That’s a problem because both of the daunting issues face victims and their families all year round. However, if one was to pick a month to shine the spotlight on ‘em, October is the right pick.

Why? Perhaps it’s because it’s that sweet spot for fundraisers heading to the end of the year.

Regardless, both of these programs have champions encouraging women … and, yes, men … to take charge of their well-being to rectify the outcome.

According to Dr. Lisa Newman,”Breast cancer deaths have fallen by 44% compared to 35 years ago, saving nearly 520,000 lives.”

While breast cancer has seen fewer deaths for traditional victims, thanks to advancements in detection and treatment, the downside is that there has been a rise in younger people under the age of 50 being diagnosed with the disease. While the American Cancer Society has pulled back from the need for self-examination while encouraging mammograms, it never hurts to do both.

As for domestic violence, it’s an ugly situation in households in both the lower-income communities as well as the highfalutin neighborhoods. Too often the scourge is hidden behind welcome mats due to fear and/or embarrassment.

In both breast cancer and domestic violence, it’s a case of not wanting to acknowledge the reality of the situation in hopes that it will go away. But the situation doesn’t go away. It only creeps forward to taint the immediate victims as well as their families and friends.

Both can be overcome thanks to continued fundraising — and “guts.” Guts to move forward in facing the enemy and tackling a game plan to be better for one’s self and your loved ones.

* Photo credit: Skeeter Hagler

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