Why I March

I march for all the young women that I have worked with who did not have a voice!  I march in solidarity with those who have been raped, battered and even murdered. A visual that I will never forget. I had a 13 year-old patient who was 36 weeks pregnant when she was strangled. I went to the funeral and the teenager and her infant were in the same coffin! I march for a homeless woman with schizophrenia who was raped and then the police discounted her. She said to me, "Just because I'm crazy doesn't mean I wasn't raped!" I will continue to fight for those without a voice!  In my career as a women's health nurse practitioner I had the opportunity to work with many pregnant and parenting teenagers. Despite the odds against them, many made use of the resources made available to them and finished high school!  I believe you!  March On!

My Story is simple! My story is common! I was molested during my childhood by a relative. I have been a victim of domestic violence. I have received foodstamps and lived in section 8 housing. I was a pregnant single teen with an alcoholic father and an abusive mother. I'm proud to announce that I was able to overcome the adversity and by becoming a Nurse Practitioner I was able to give back to my community! I March because I Care....and because I can. Push Back with Pussy Hats!