Sunday, April 28, 2013

Positively Living- follow up on episode Sexting, Rape and Sexual Assault

Positively Living- follow up on episode Sexting, Rape and Sexual Assault 
By Leslie Godbold

Thank you for listening to Positively Living's episode Sexting & Rape/Sexual Assault! We hope you received knowledge, encouragement and/or resources to help in your walk or that of a friend, neighbor or stranger.

If the negative that you will face, directly or indirectly, is sexting or rape/sexual assault below is more resources that may be helpful to you.

Often when a person is going through a dark time in life, we are to be their light .

Resources:

The 24 hour hotline for rape and sexual assault is (828) 255-7576
Their web site is-  Http://www.ourvoice.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1.800.656.HOPE
Their web site is - http://www.rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-hotline

More info on Sexting for teens and parents 
http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-to-prevent-sexting.html

There are other resources for your particular area, ie web sites for school, rape crisis centers, goverment, non profits,  etc.

Please share with us your thoughts and stories on this episode and/or topics. Thank you for listening and reading, Leslie






Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Positively Living: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month : Topics Sexting and Sexual Assault

Positively Living: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month : Topics Sexting and Sexual Assault
by Leslie Godbold

Asheville NC: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is being recognized in many ways.

If you have been a rape or sexual assault victim, someone who understands is waiting to listen and help at Our Voice's 24 Hour Crisis Line at (828) 255-7576

On the next episode of  Positively Living , topic on 2 topics:  Rape/Sexual Assault & Sexting.  We are airing an interview with Our Voice. Our Voice representatives Daniel Lee and Melanie Gordon-Calabrese joined us to offer some insights and helpful information on rape/sexual assault. Join us this Sunday Noon- 1pm  on Independent Asheville Radio at am 1350 in western NC or listen online at www.1350wzgm.com

Just a few statistics:

1 out of every 6 American women have been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. National Institute of Justice and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Prevalence, Incidence and Consequences of Violence Against Women. 1998

60% of rapes/sexual assaults are not reported to the police, according to statistical average of the past 5 years.  US Department of Justice 2005 National Crime Victimization Study 2005

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before age 18. www.pcar.org

Males are the least likely to report a sexual assault, though they make up about 10% of all victims. US Department of Justice 2005 National Crime Victimization Study 2005

For more information visit the web site for Our Voice at www.ourvoice.org


Tune in for this important episode bringing you information on 2 topics Rape/Sexual Assault & Sexting. Join us this Sunday Noon- 1pm  on Independent Asheville Radio at am 1350 in western NC or listen online at www.1350wzgm.com

Friday, April 12, 2013

Positively Living : Our guests Je'wana Grier-McEachin and Kathy Avery of ABIPA in Asheville NC

Positively Living : Our guests Je'wana Grier-McEachin and Kathy Avery of ABIPA in Asheville NC

Positively Living
by Leslie Godbold

My guests on this Sunday's episode of Positively Living , is Je'wana Grier-McEachin and Kathy Avery with ABIPA

ABIPA stands for Asheville Buncombe Institute Parity of Achievement. Dedicated to improving the health of African Americans and all people of color. Plus uninsured neighbors.

ABIPA improves health conditions for African Americans by providing education, health services and advocacy from a unique understanding of the African American experience and a demonstrated ability to increase collaboration, connection, awareness and trust across diverse segments of the community.

You better hold onto your seat during this episode. Je'wana and Kathy were a breath of fresh air during our recording. You will enjoy this show while learning information that can help you and your neighbors!

ABIPA is achieving their goals of improving health in Western NC, find out about "Deserts with the Docs", volunteers, collaborative efforts in this community with YMCA, YWCA, MAHEC, churches, Mission Hospitals, UNCA, Park Ridge Hospital this list goes on and on.....to help the people of western North Carolina.

Thanks Je'wana and Kathy!

 Tune in Sunday Noon-1pm am1350 or listen online at www.1350WZGM.com Sundays Noon- 1pm to listen to Positively Living!


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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Positively Living update: Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy fasting and praying for Asheville and it's budget!

Positively Living update: Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy fasting and praying for Asheville and it's budget
Positively Living
by Leslie Godbold
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Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy

On last Sunday's episode of Positively Living, we heard from Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy about her beliefs, history, and Asheville's issues. Terry also spoke about her strong support system!
While interviewing Mayor Bellamy, I knew what a true leader and follower she is! No doubts!
Today's story just shows that to the world!
In the news today, This story highlights reaching for our highest support, Our Lord and Savior,  for Asheville and her citizens. May God Bless Mayor Terry Bellamy and Asheville! Thank you Terry!
Please go here for more info http://wlos.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wlos_mayor-fastings-praying-budget-11175.shtml

Monday, April 8, 2013

Positively Living Remembers: Israel's Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day

Positively Living Remembers: Israel's Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day
by Leslie Godbold

This Monday morning Israel came to a stop, except for the sirens wailing for two minutes. Cars and buses stopped on the roads, Pedestrians stopped their busy lives to bow their heads, businesses shut down and television and radio programs were dedicated in the memory of the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust.

This Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day was dedicated by Israel,  for the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust. This marks 70 years since the Warsaw ghetto uprising. A symbol of Jewish resistance against the Nazis in World War II that resonates deeply in Israel to this day

The uprising in 1943, Warsaw ghetto, was  the single greatest act of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust. The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising became a symbol of struggle against impossible conditions and inspired other acts of uprising and underground resistance by Jews and non-Jews alike.

For more information, please read here. http://news.yahoo.com/israel-begins-annual-holocaust-memorial-day-172126610.html

Notes: My love, respect and thoughts go to all Jews and their supporters on this Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. May We never forget.......... Leslie Godbold

Friday, April 5, 2013

Positively Living: Asheville NC Mayor Terry Bellamy is our guest Sunday April 14, 2013

Positively Living: Asheville NC Mayor Terry Bellamy is our guest Sunday April 14, 2013

Positively Living
Leslie Godbold


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Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy


Our guest on this episode of Positively Living is Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy.
Mayor Bellamy shares her passion for helping others and her community with Leslie Godbold. We cover what inspires this inspirational leader, the current issues on the Asheville mayor's desk all the way to what the future holds. Tune into Positively Living on  WZGM 1350am Independent Asheville Radio
 or listen online at Http://www.1350wzgm.com