Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

What social stigma do you society need to get over? Sandy:  A few things that need to be taken are of is the LBGT community. They deserve so much more respect than they get. They are people just like all of us no matter what. They just like different people. Which there is nothing wrong with that at all. Sid:  Right now on the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Suicide is preventable, but we can't do anything when people stay quiet out of shame or general loss of hope.  Kate: Honestly, for me, it's religion equating to good or bad. Not all Christians are good people. Not all Muslims are bad people. Actually, what religion you are has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not you are a good person. Either you are or you're not. Whether you're Christian, Muslim, Satanist. Atheist, etc. has nothing to do with it. Facebook Weighs in: Disabilities. Honestly, we're good people...we're just different. -Yvonne A. Mental ill...

Tell us how you think we embody equality. Define it in your own words as you think it relates to our community or give an example of how we embody equality. Equality is shown at RRSMS because all of the volunteers come from different backgrounds and from al different areas of the world and we come together as one to help with different parts of RRSMS. Also we aren’t exclusives to you s or charities that’s we are willing to help and we take all levels of writers regardless of skill or background in writing. -Gina D. Rock and Roll Saved My Soul embodies equality in its very existence. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from. If you have a love of music and writing, there is always a place for you here in our community and I think that's beautiful. -Sid L.

Title: Rock and Roll Saved My Soul: The Concert Journal Genre: Journal Release Date: April 7, 2018 Publisher: Rock & Roll Saved My Soul  Hard cover copies of the journal will be available through  Barnes and Noble and paperback copies through Amazon. 

How would your country change if everyone, regardless of age, could vote? Sandy:  If we could all vote and our votes actually counted the country I feel would be a lot better. We all need to listen and vote for who we think would be best, not vote just because it is Republican or Democratic. Michaelle:  I believe that the age for voting is fine. I would be open to having younger voters on issues regarding their age range. If we did have voting with no age range, there might be a more beautiful world because seeing the world through the eyes of children is a lot more peaceful and loving. ❤ Sid:  I don't think I've ever thought about it but I do often feel bad for kids under 18 who are politely savvy constantly being talked over because “You're not even old enough to vote, what do you know?”. Which is just rude. I'm 22 and there are 15 year olds that understand politics more than I do.  Kate: I think that's an interesting concept. A good starting...

The me too. movement has built a community of survivors from all walks of life. By bringing vital conversations about sexual violence into the mainstream, we're helping to de-stigmatize survivors by highlighting the breadth and impact sexual violence has on thousands of women, and we’re helping those who need it to find entry points to healing. Ultimately, with survivors at the forefront of this movement, we're aiding the fight to end sexual violence. We want to uplift radical community healing as a social justice issue and are committed to disrupting all systems that allow sexual violence to flourish. Fighting Chance Volume Two will focus not only on domestic abuse, but also any kind of sexual violence, including rape, sexual harassment, etc. for both women and men. Share your story, let the healing begin, and stop allowing behavior such as these to flourish.  Submissions are due August 31, 2018 Send them to: rockandrollsavedmysoul2014@gmail.com with ...

Karma  by Anonymous  I watched my mom be abused for many years—seventeen to be exact, so you would think I could spot the signs ten miles away, but I was wrong. I met him April 15 th , 2007. It was like those story book moments where you’re with a friend but connect with someone on such a higher level. We talked for hours, had a couple drinks, and I forced myself to go home. All I could think about was him. His eyes. His smile. And oh, the way his lips tasted when he kissed me good night. Three minutes is all it took—three minutes to steal my heart and three minutes to begin the worst nine years of my life. The abuse started June 21st, 2007. He called me a dumbass because he wanted to be single for his 21st birthday. Now mind you I had moved me and my son who was just over the age of one into his tiny apartment because he wanted me around all the time (that’s the first sign, control). Fast forward a year. I stopped contact with him for about eight months. I...

When did something start out badly for you but in the end, it was great? Sandy:  So Jan 5th started out like any other day. I was excited to go pick up my daughter early from her dads. Which for me is always good. However, I didn't make it to see her that day. I was driving up there and hit some ice lost control of the car and it rolled 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times. This day really could have been worse. While in the ambulance they noticed my back was pretty messed up. I didn't know how serious though. I was life flighted to Pocatello and had tests done. I was transported to a place that could help with my back. Once there and in ICU room is when I found out how lucky I really was with my injury. My Dr who fixed my back was shocked i wasn't paralyzed from my T11 bone shattering. So even though I was in a bad car accident and i was injured and would have a long recovery, but not being paralyzed was the best news. I was still going to be able to run and chase my kids around...

Title: Invisible Not Imagined Genre: Non-Fiction  Release Date: April 7, 2018 Publisher: Rock & Roll Saved My Soul Synopsis: Nearly 1 in 2 Americans (133 million) has a chronic condition. 96% of them live with an illness that is invisible. I don't know when the war started, but I was thrown into it without my consent. It isn't fair, but I have no choice but to fight. But how can I fight back when I don't have any weapons and the enemy is inside me? People with invisible illnesses are fighting a battle everyday, even if you can't see it. This anthology aims to shed some light on these illnesses and show you the strong warriors that are hiding behind them. All proceeds will be donated to Rock the Cause.

Do you think you have to love your job?  Sandy:  You don't have to love your job, but it helps make the days faster. My great uncle tells me all the time "if you love your job, you will never work another day in your life" Aisling:  I think it's important to love your job, or at least like it. If you're going to a job that you hate every day, that's just adding stress to your life that you don't need. Sid:  I think that you do, but I also realize that this is considered a luxury these days.  Kate: I think that you should, because it makes life more enjoyable, but the likelihood of it happening isn't always positive. I've been on both sides of the situation, loving and hating my job. It's far better to love it than to hate it. Facebook weighs in: Nope and I don't love my job even through I have been there for almost 14 years.  -Lori M. Yes. Doing a job you don’t really like year after year makes for a mise...

Neck Deep are a Welsh pop punk band from Wrexham who formed in 2012 when vocalist Ben Barlow met former lead guitarist Lloyd Roberts. The pair posted a song (What Did You Expect) online under the name Neck Deep. The song soon gained attention online, resulting in the addition of rhythm guitarist Matt West, drummer Dani Washington, and bassist Fil Thorpe-Evans. They released a pair of EPs, Rain in July (2012) and A History of Bad Decisions (2013), both recorded by Barlow's older brother, before signing with Hopeless in August 2013. Following the release of their debut album Wishful Thinking in January 2014, the band became a full-time project, with the band members leaving their jobs and/or dropping out of university courses. Shortly after the release of their second album Life's Not out to Get You in August 2015, Roberts left the band due to allegations of sexual misconduct, and Sam Bowden (formerly of Climates and Blood Youth) joined in his place. Discography: ...

Volunteer of the Month: Andrea Meyer!!! A Message from the Team: Kate: Andrea, I am so glad that I get to work with you and that you are a part of this amazing community. You contribute so much more than you realize! Thank you for all that you do. Love you so much babe!  Sid: Thank you for all you do! It's a joy to work with you. Aisling: Thank you for all of your hard work! You are awesome! Twinkle: Congrats Andrea! Thanks for all your hard work. Sandy: Andrea, keep up all your hard work that you do for RRSMS! You rock girl! Gina: Congrats, Andrea! You do amazing work and it is a pleasure to work with you, thank you for all that you do! Lori: Thank you for all you do for the team. I am grateful to be working with you Heather: Thanks for being a part of Rock and Roll Saved My Soul! Jen: Thank you Andrea for all the wonderful work you do. I am glad you are on our team!  Colleen:  Thanks for all the hard work you put...