Be Aware|October Issue 2014
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Surviving The Fight - Crystal Guillory
Bravely Faces Her Second Battle
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Denise Roberts Breast Cancer
Foundation
Breast Cancer Survivor Shondia McFadden-Sabari
sits down to talk to us about self-esteem,
confidence andthe importance of early detection.
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4 from the founder This issue is dedicated to women fighting breast cancer or domestic violence
6 keeping the faith Tough times will pass, you must keep pressing on until they do
10 recipes Main courses, dessert and more!
14 breast cancer facts Educate yourself about the facts, knowledge is power - don’t be afraid!
38 domestic violence facts Speak up if you see domestic violence - here are some common signs
50 accepting the challenges of life Choose to respond to challenges in a positive manner instead of a negative one
54 beauty of the month Bruce Turner Photography introduces us to Ashley Monique Hart
69 keeping the faith You can’t control everything that happens to you, trust God when things get hard
18 shondia mcfadden-sabari Breast cancer survivor, founder of Bold & Breastless, advocate of early detection
30 surviving the fight Crystal Guillory bravely fights her second round of breast cancer, and continues to be an inspiration
FEATURES
in this issue
32 the denise roberts breast cancer foundation Empowering women by raising awareness and promoting early detection
42 based on a true story Shaunesi DeBerry shares her story of growing up in a violent home and marrying a violent man
56 apriel briggs We talk with Apriel Briggs, Miss Plus USA - an engineer, soror & motivator
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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS
Sonja Smith Jones
Owner of Beautiful Brown Girl
www.beautifulbrowngirl.com
Kara Frison
WE Magazine contributing writer
www.softwordsbrighteyes.blogspot.com
Tanya Angelique
Owner of RelationScripts
www.tanyaangelique.com
Shannon Clark
Graphic Designer
www.srichardscreative.com
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This month is always difficult because October is
Breast Cancer Awareness month. In December 2012
my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. The
following year I decided to dedicate each October
issue to breast cancer, and bringing awareness
about the disease. October is also
Domestic Violence awareness and in
honor of the many women that got
away, and the many women that
didn’t I dedicate this issue to them. I
dedicate this issue to the women who
are fighting for their lives and battling
breast cancer. I dedicate it to those
that have conquered the disease. I
dedicate this issue to the woman who
is trying to get out a violent situation, but
feels like she can’t break away. Know
that you are loved, know that you have
strength inside you, and know that there is
beauty within you.
I hope this issue inspires you. I hope it
inspires you to spread awareness on both
of these issues.
As always…Happy Reading
From the FounderDELISHA SYLVESTER
DeLisha4 | Women’s Elevation Magazine
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