Scholars Sanctuary

Initially, Scholars Sanctuary was created to be a place not only where girls convene, but where questions are welcome and come with answers. I wanna be able to discuss everything from self esteem to bullying, to menstruation. I want girls to know basic things like changing your diet CAN change your life. And it can regulate menstruation, allowing shorter and lighter periods. I want girls to NOT be ashamed that we DO bleed monthly. I want them to know alternatives to pads....tampons (which I don't recommend at their ages) and menstrual cups. Not sure why it would be deemed inappropriate. But to hell with anyone who opposes. These are things all females should know. #IBreakRulesButNotLaws ~Nicole

Dissension is and always will be a part of life. As long as there is free will, differences will exist. The beauty of life is not having a world of "yes men". It's having free thinkers. Critical thinkers. Those who comply. Those who challenge the norm, rebel, and buck the system. Anywho, this week, there was an incident of cyber bullying. (During my time in school, the internet was not what it currently is. And phones were used for calling and receiving calls. No texts or pics.) My first inclination was to step in, give my personal opinion, and attempt to "fix" the problem. Scholars Sanctuary is a place where girls should be/feel safe AND gain the tools to effectively and purposefully speak up for themselves and speak out against anything meant to hurt them. We are molding little critical thinkers. Females with their own opinions. Ladies who speak with purpose and confidence. The situation has been addressed, and appropriate steps have been taken to eliminate th