Society today is not like it was when we were children. Kids today are dealing with struggling families, increased drop out rates, teen pregnancy, prescription and street drugs. There are so many more obstacles on top of the struggles of puberty. In situations that are negative in a child’s life, no matter the age, they tend to find shelter in places and with people that can do more harm than good. Even though they are raised well, if they suffer from low self esteem, or think they have no purpose in life they become hopeless. That’s where The Warrior Woman comes in.
The Warrior Woman is a non-profit organization that attempts to bring teens and at-risk youth a means of artistic expression through empowering writing workshops. Giving them a positive alternative to drugs, alcohol, and the negative situations they face. The Warrior Woman uses the power of art to express themselves, and their chosen medium is the literary arts.
Adrienne Nadeau, founder and president of The Warrior Woman, is a poet. Her poems are extremely intense and make you think. She focuses on the events and situations that we deal with on an everyday basis; and expresses her opinion about them through her writing. She demonstrates the power of writing can be just as powerful as the sword. She shows you first hand you can express yourself through poetry in a safe and fun manner. By taking her own frustrations, and her own talent and ability, she is trying to shake up things and hopefully change the lives of our youth through poetic parameters; that is how The Warrior Woman, Inc. was born.
Adrienne noticed that budget cuts through schools are just one of those things we can’t control. Unfortunately for the kids, the art and music departments are usually the first on the chopping block. Sure they may not be academically challenging, but art challenges the soul and mind to create and express yourself. To try to help the schools, The Warrior Woman goes to schools and performs these workshops and does it mostly without compensation to allow the schools have the art which is so important but not hurt their budgets.
The Warrior Woman, Inc. and Adrienne Nadeau are setting up many great events throughout the Tampa Bay area over the next few months to raise funds for her cause. Those events include: A Writing Camp, and a few open mic nights at clubs around the Tampa Bay area. Details for all of these events are coming, check their web site for all the details as they arise.
Through great community support from businesses and good Samaritans, they give The Warrior Woman a chance to accomplish their goals, spread the word, and help keep this organization alive. We can’t forget how much one person can make a huge difference, and it starts in the community; and we encourage those who can help to please help: businesses, individuals, the young and old, male and female, the rich and the poor, it doesn’t matter what you are, you can make a difference. If you can’t donate, volunteer… there isn’t a contribution that is too small, just ask the Warrior Woman and I’m sure they’ll agree.
I personally commend this organization for what they do. They are bringing art awareness and appreciation to our youth, in an attempt to steer them in the right direction through a positive process. When the kids create their art be it through literary expression or fine art expression, they will end up with something they can be proud of, which in turn gives them a step in the right direction. We need more organizations like this in our communities. The Warrior Woman also has the full support of this magazine, and hopefully anyone that reads this article. She is what’s right with America!
To find out more, visit their web site at www.thewarriorwoman.org.
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