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Are you a mother, a child, a father or a daughter? Are you someone\u2019s son, aunt, uncle or grandmother? All givers and supporters of life are welcome to join the third-ever Open Mic Night for Breastfeeding, organized by the same amazing women who started Latch & Link<\/a> in support of breastfeeding awareness and especially, a woman\u2019s right to breastfeed in public.<\/p>\n Typically an annual event, Celine Malanum and Christine Gibson did not host the Open Mic Night for Breastfeeding last year, simply because it was their first time putting on Latch & Link, which was truly a feat and quite a success for mothers and supporters within the Long Beach community. Now it\u2019s about heading back to where it all began on the first packed evening at Viento y Agua Coffee House on 4th St. two years ago.<\/p>\n This Saturday, October 11 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM, these breastfeeding supporters are welcoming those who have personal experience with breastfeeding, whether as a mother, perhaps as a significant other, a child or a close friend, to take the stage and share the experience with a receptive and respectful audience. Sign-ups start at 6:45PM, and performances should last not longer than three minutes. Pieces should be true to the performer’s creative style and ultimately support breastfeeding. This event is free to attend and participate.<\/p>\n If you’re reading this and thinking you simply don’t know what to write, Celine and Christine have a few suggestions…<\/p>\n Write a letter to your breasts, your milk, your child(ren), your partner, your self, or your family. Whether or not these ideas inspire you to share your thoughts, come out to Viento y Agua and show your support. Be heard, listen to what an important part of your community has to say about the phenomenon that is breastfeeding. It’s your experience, your words, and your voice. In the wise words of Celine and Christine, “Because we need to share our stories \u2013 to be heard, and to hear, and to continue a community of support.”<\/p>\n Visit Long Beach Breastfeeds<\/a> to keep updated on cool events and happenings. For more information on the open mic night and to RSVP click here<\/a>. Viento y Agua Coffee House is located at 4007 4th St.<\/em><\/p>\n {FG_GEOMAP [33.771858,-118.14555330000002] FG_GEOMAP}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you a mother, a child, a father or a daughter? Are you someone\u2019s son, aunt, uncle or grandmother? 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Style your performance as a diary entry. For example, “Dear Diary, today breastfeeding was…”
Create a list of all the questions you had before breastfeeding, followed by a list of the answers.<\/p>\n