October is the month that most people know is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, but it is NOT the only disorder we should be aware of.
Every year beginning on the First of October, you will start to see ads and lots of references on Social Media about Breast Cancer and getting your mammograms done. For the women out there who have not done so yet, there is still time to book your screening before the end of the month. Prevention starts with getting that mammogram done.
I have several friends that over the years have had Breast Cancer or are still dealing with this cancer. Some, unfortunately, have also died from this disease! Do whatever you can to help prevent Breast Cancer from invading your life or that of someone you love. Encourage your gal pals to get their screening done every year! We have enough statistics already and no one wants their friends or family to join that long list.
October is also SUDEP Action Month. SUDEP is the acronym for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Most unexplained deaths are subject to autopsy and when someone presents with this type of death, no other reason can be found for their demise, it is called SUDEP. Epilepsy affects 50 million people around the world. I have a young nephew who has been diagnosed with epilepsy. With medication he is living a life that is normal in most ways. He loves everything, plays sports, swims and hikes just like any other child!
Awareness and action are needed to make this neurological disorder better understood and you can also learn how to reduce your risks. If you want to know more about this here is the official website dedicated to teach everyone about this disorder!
And while we are at it, October is for SUDEP and November which is just around the corner is the official month to make people aware of Epilepsy as this disorder continues to affect many people young and old.
More October Awareness Days
I'm sure that there are many of us that can say we personally know someone who is in this situation. We need to encourage those who find themselves in the cycle of abuse to come out and find the help they need. Quite often friends and family of someone in a domestic abuse situation will try to help, but find themselves hitting the proverbial brick wall. When you try to help, the couple all of a sudden stand together in trying to make people believe there is no problem. Worse yet, if you step into that situation, you yourself could become the target of the violence.
Most often Domestic Abuse has the wife/mother as the recipient of the abuse, but there are also signs that Men can be abused as well. Domestic Violence in either form is not acceptable.
Domestic Abuse, especially if it involves children, cannot be tolerated, and our efforts should go to finding safe places for moms and children to be. There are websites that strive to help anyone who finds themselves in a position where violence seems to be the answer to every problem. Children as especially vulnerable to the ravages of domestic violence and there are places to get help for them too.
https://ncadv.org/2021DVAM is a great place to start your search for yourself or someone you love or know needs help. Many hospitals will have information for you as well. Don't wait to get help, it is there if you need it. In Canada you can visit the website : https://endingviolencecanada.org/about-us/
During this month of October, let us become more involved in a cause that can help so many people. If you cannot help this month, maybe making a Christmas donation to one of these causes would be something you could do. If everyone helps we can move mountains!
May you enjoy the rest of October and remember those fighting Epilepsy in November too!
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