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For the last few weeks, I’ve been following the trial of Larry Nassar (the former US Gymnastics Doctor) and the rise of Aly Raisman as a strong and powerful advocate for her fellow gymnasts and their protection. This past week, the judge, Judge Aquilina, allowed anyone who wished to read their testimony again Nassar to come forward and do so. The response was incredible. Over 130 women, each empowered by the previous one, came forward with strong and powerful testimonies about how US Gymnastics hadn’t protected them, but they would no longer be defined by Nassar’s actions.
The testimonies absolutely blew me away (you must watch Aly Raisman’s), but I was even more blew away by Judge Aquilina. She finally gave these girls a voice and the protection that the adults in their life hadn’t before. She allowed them the chance to look the abuser in the eye and say everything that they needed to say. Aguilina opened up the floor to anyone who needed to speak and didn’t stop when that number hit the triple digits. In fact, she just encouraged more women to come forward. This woman is truly a hero and I thank her so much for giving these girls a voice when they previously had none.
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- This book definitely pulled at my love of Pittsburgh.
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This Week’s Reads
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Around the web
- Why is it so hard to break up with best friends?
- The Cult of Chrissy Teigen: Unpacking the Mythology of the World’s Coolest Woman
- What do you think about this polka dot dress? Should I get it?
- New life goal: get Obama to officiate my wedding (guess I need to get a boyfriend first)
- Alert! Alert! The magical vest is back!
- I can’t stop watching Britney’s workout routine. How is her body still in such good shape?! (Well, I mean, guess this is the answer, but still!))
Weekend Sales
- Abercrombie and Fitch: 50% off winter styles!
- J.Crew: Extra 50% off final sale styles with lots of new styles added with code SAVENOW
- J.Crew Factory: 50% off clearance styles with code GOTTASHOP
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- Loft: 50% off of everything with code LOVEIT
- Nordstrom: Buy something sweet for your Sweetheart with gifts from Sugarfina at NORDSTROM! FREE Shipping & Returns.
- Old Navy:Today Only: 20% Off Your Order + 30% Off 1 Item. Use code LOVE at oldnavy.com. Restrictions apply. Ends 1/26.
- Talbots: It’s the red hanger sale with an extra 50% off of markdowns!
- Target: Up to 30% off furniture. Valid 1/21-1/27
