October 28, 2009: Because Discontent is the First Step in Progress
Somaly Mam is one remarkable woman. Sold into prostitution as a 12 year old girl, raped and abused daily in a brothel for about a decade, forced to watch the brutal torture and murder of her best friend, she has said that she was emotionally dead during that period.
Surprisingly, this is not unusual. Somewhere between 2 and 4 million young women and girls, some as young as 5, will be sold into sexual slavery within the next year. Bigger than drug trafficking, just under arms dealing, human trafficking is the second largest activity of organized crime. Shocking in this day and age.
But what is unusual is that Somaly managed to escape Cambodia with the help of a French aid worker. What is really different is that she went back. She is now full of emotion and devotes her life to rescuing and rehabilitating girls that have been forced into sexual slavery and prostitution.
Somaly, you are the Delamina woman of the week. You have my utmost respect and admiration.
Jewelry Spotlight: Barry Kronen Designs
With a passion for quality workmanship and elegant design, and a constant desire to reinvent his jewelry collections, Barry Kronen Designs showcases glorious gems, glittering diamonds and gleaming high karat metals in styles that are both classic and trendy. Something for every Delamina woman. Read more…
Barry Kronen Designs creates modern yet vintage looking pieces that are definitely worth craving. Maybe now is the time to add something sparkly to your own jewelry box. These elegant 18kt white gold chandelier earrings are dripping with cultured pearls and .32ctw round brilliant cut diamonds. Read more…
An Admiral in the Fashion Navy
Fashion addict Chrissy Bryant is relieved this week. “Good news! For once we can discuss military without having to take sides in a heated debate, because this fall military has surged onto the fashion runways as one of the hottest trends. Now find your perfect military coat and spend an evening as the sexiest admiral in the fashion navy!” Read more…
Mothers and Daughters
Laura Beth DeHority writes about Martha Stewart and her daughter Alexis Stewart this week. “Now the duo of negative reality have taken to the small screen with Whatever, Martha! All those things we’ve wanted to say about Martha… well Alexis and Jennifer are saying them with Alexis’ up close and personal commentary.” Read more…
Reminders
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The Delamina Team
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