I like to think that I’m not the only person who has a long list of embarrassing moments. We’re all human, after all, and I know at least some of you have accidentally walked into a wall or two or ripped the seat of your pants at an inopportune moment. These things happen–possibly to me [...]
Marcella Chester's life was changed forever by an assault that occured when she was 15. She was later assaulted again by the same man, yet has emerged from both events a stronger, bolder woman who agitates tirelessly to help others.An activist who spent more than nine years of her life as a volunteer victim's advocate, Marcella also founded the Carnival Against Sexual Violence.Like many survivors, the 48 year old Marcella writes her pain out and has written a novel, Cherry Love, published in 1996 which explores themes of youth date rape and survival.Here is my interview with Marcella.C: Marcella, can you talk a little about what happened to you, and whether or not you have received justice for what you endured?MC: I was raped at 15 by my boyfriend who thought it was his right as my boyfriend to keep pushing until I wasn't able to stop him even though I made it clear that my answer was no and that answer wasn't about to change. His reason for raping me was that he loved me and was g
A BENEFIT for
Officer Patricia A Parete & Officer Carl E. Andolina
THIS Friday December 15, 2006 from 5pm to 8pm.
At Club Marcella 622 Main St in Buffalo NY ( right next to Shea’s Theater )
$25 DONATION All proceeds to benefit the officers and their families.
3 hours of open bar on bottled beer well drinks and finger food.
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