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By: SF

SF — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:08:43 +0000

I agree with everyone that says NORML needs a Women’s Alliance. I joined CANORML last month. I would like to become active, but how does one do this, when they are in fear co-workers may find out, which could lead to unwanted drug screens, etc.? Has anyone else dealt with this?

FWIW–After MMJ, I was able to go off my pain medication, the anti-nausea medication I had to take with the pain medication AND I was able to not take NSAIDs after the pain medication. I have been able to decrease my HRT, and have been decreasing the amount of Klonopin I am taking (have been on for 20 yrs). I was Rx’d MMJ after have major surgery, about one month out, when I was tired of having nausea from my pain medication, and was tired of taking an anti-emetic to cope with it.

Can I say, if my liver could speak, it would be thanking me?

I think it’s a crime this plant is illegal.

By: sisterbabz

sisterbabz — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:19:00 +0000

Thanks #62 Abby!

Well said, I have always been frustrated with the “weed culture is boob culture.” The first time I was exposed to it was for on High Times festival flyer. That flyer turned me off so deeply. I call it sadly the sex-ploitation of marijuana.

Some of us believe that the marijuana reform movement is a movement – not a movie! It is not fantasy, it is real life! It is social justice movement that needs to respect the rights, opinions and dignity of all. Everyone needs to feel comfortable and safe within the movement. I frankly do not feel safe nor comfortable when sex-ploitation is used as a tool.

I am glad to hear about the NORML Womens alliance.

By: abby

abby — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:40:13 +0000

I am so glad to see a NORML Women’s Alliance. So much of weed culture is dude culture as this article points out:http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/sexist/2009/09/23/weed-culture-is-boob-culture/

This organization is desperately needed as it provides a platform for social justice that recognizes the many voices that go unheard. If we are to really make waves in the movement for decriminalization and legalization, we must make an honest effort to recognize that for so long issues relating to multiculturalism (including gender) have not been addressed, which has ultimately hindered our success. I look forward to being a part of this much need alliance.

By: Kathy Wedzik

Kathy Wedzik — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:38:29 +0000

it finally feels like home…..don’t forget me..I’m in Boca Raton, FL..let’s hookup…wedzik@mindspring.com…ready to go to Colorado…..waiting on money…6 months in Colorado…6 months in Florida…for me….have access to (hireable)work hands if needed….i am a disabled chronic pain female patient with quite similar ambitions!!!! And because of my health and needs want to not only help myself, but put together a place people like me will feel they are right at cosy home!! and with all the professional perks so people all round will visit on a regular basis for generations…then we can expand to Florida…when we finsih changing the laws here…..and making it SO MUCH better for the peoples here!!! that’s my goal…hook up with me if your interested…..

By: Evelyn Coe

Evelyn Coe — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:17:56 +0000

gammapin@yahoo.com inform me of activity in Santa Barbara Ca

By: Evelyn Coe

Evelyn Coe — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:14:02 +0000

Yea, Why should we be criminalized for wanting to feel better when we’re elderly, disabled,and in pain? This is a natural herb we should be entitled to grow and utilize in order to avoid the use of adictive opiates. There is no need to participate in criminal culture. Those who can afford it or choose not to grow can participate in taxable growing income for the people. It’s obvious that the government can control other drugs, alcohol, guns,every other concievable crime,and tax them. Why not something as benign as this herb?

By: Evelyn Coe

Evelyn Coe — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:13:59 +0000

By: Kiefair Keepsakes

Kiefair Keepsakes — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:43:45 +0000

Just an update, Breezy the owner of Kiefair Keepsakes isn’t a NORML rally virgin any more. Breezy was down in Denver on 1/14.

By: Kiefair Keepsakes

Kiefair Keepsakes — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:43:34 +0000

Aren’t these “groups” within Norml for people who have similar interests to organize according to their skills and strengths in order to take action towards the same goal as the heading of NORML? What’s the problem?

[Editor's note: One assumes you've never attended a NORML national conference or a local chapter meeting, because if you have, you likely wouldn't wonder why there is a need to have more women involved in cannabis law reform. Further, the participation of women in cannabis law reform also needs to be respectful and non-sexually exploitative.]

NO, I have never had the pleasure of attending, but have wanted to and tried to get there. I am a low income nearly housebound FEMALE mmj patient. I do however, get involved with activism by participating online (such as here) have formed a charity to provide meds for free to low income patients and actively call my government officials when appropriate. I feel my comments are no less valid here.

[Editor's note: Great. Consider getting involved online via NORML with like-minded women who care about cannabis law reforms.]