The TruthCircle Comes to Los Angeles

Feb. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- (Los Angeles, CA) As seen on the Showtime Network Television aired documentary All of Us and in partnership with TruthAIDS founder Dr. Mehret Mandefro, author/poet/lyricist lily is utilizing her own creatively raw form of poetry to host a TruthCircle discussion in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday March 10th, in recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS awareness day.

What is a TruthCircle?
A concept developed by the TruthAIDS1 organization, the TruthCircle is an opportunity for women to come together and openly discuss their experiences and feelings about themselves and their relationships. The ultimate goal of the TruthCircle is to empower women to make better life choices by offering the opportunity to learn and share life lessons. Through open and honest communication, the TruthCircle is a hands on approach to addressing issues that directly affect women, the population most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.  

Why should I participant in a TruthCircle?
There is nothing more healing and cleansing then telling the truth. In a TruthCircle, the first rule is that what is discussed in the circle stays in the circle. This arrangement provides the unique opportunity for women to be heard, to offer and receive empowerment and truly reap the benefits of candid sisterhood. Participating in a TruthCircle at the very least provides enrichment and could very easily be life changing.

What should I bring?
An open mind and a willingness to focus on the things that unite us as women. The new TruthCircle tool, a poetry collection entitled girl Child (The Transition – In Poetic Form)2 by lily, is available for purchase at www.amazon.com. Limited supplies will be available for purchase on the evening of the TruthCircle. Writing utensils, paper and light refreshments will be provided.

Event Information:
Date: Tuesday, March 10th - National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Time: 5:00p – 7:00p
Location: MECCA Hair Studio
901 S. LaBrea Avenue, Suite 1
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 310-490-9097 or 323-936-8225


1 Visit www.truthaids.org for more information on TruthAIDS organization and the TruthCircle concept.
2 For more information on lily, the book girl Child or the Los Angeles TruthCircle, visit www.lilylikethflower.com. To purchase girl Child visit www.amazon.com.
ISBN-10: 0976152320/ ISBN-13: 978-976152323

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lily(like the flower), grew up in Compton, California and began writing poetry, songs and short stories at the age of ten. lily spends much of her time writing, promoting her first book girl Child (The Transition - In Poetic Form) and hosting poetry/ self-expression workshops for at-risk youth. lily is currently working on her first spoken word album and a second collection of poetry.

As an author, poet and lyricist, lily's strong voice holds true behind the powerful message of acceptance and self-love that she promotes in her poetry and music.


About the book girl Child (The Transition - In Poetic Form)

girl Child puts into poetic verse a young woman's journey from adolescence to adulthood. girl Child's message is as honest and witty as it is empowering.