Given the racist and patriarchal patterns of the state, it is difficult to envision the state as the holder of solutions to the problem of violence against women of color. However, as the anti-violence movement has been institutionalized and professionalized, the state plays an increasingly dominant role in how we conceptualize and create strategies to minimize violence against women.

Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow.

The best gifts in life will never be found under a Christmas tree, those gifts are friends, family, children and the one you love.

Good friends don't let you do stupid things.

The Wheels of Justice turn slowly but exceedingly fine.

Why do they call it proctology? Is it because analogy was already taken?

Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.