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NuAunts Ep1: Josie Ashton, Author/LMHC.
Full episode at Youtube.com/@bridesmarch. "Healing His Bride" on Amazon. Links in Bio

Del 25 de noviembre al 10 de diciembre hay un llamado internacional: “16 días de activismo contra la violencia de género.”
En estos primeros 5 días quiero expresar mi gratitud a la comunidad de República Dominicana, que ha recibido a la #MarchaDeLasNovias / #BridesMarch con tanto corazón.

Gracias a la @universidaduasd , @superaterdo , @flacsord y a l@s líderes que impulsan conversaciones valientes sobre el feminicidio y la construcción de una democracia con bienestar para tod@s.
También agradezco a l@s aliad@s de EE. UU. que nos acompañaron en la última marcha de las novias de nuestro 25 Aniversario, completando una serie de 5 marchas en RD!! 🇩🇴

Gracias profundamente a mis hermanos dominicanos @op911l_la_voz_de_la_emeegencia @matrixjasonthesuperproducer por marchar nuevamente con nosotr@s; su solidaridad es invaluable para este movimiento. Y gracias a @gsantana20 , quien nos ayudó a incorporar bienestar a la trayectoria. #UnaNuevaMasculinidad

Un fuerte abrazo también a dos mujeres que me han abierto sus corazones y los espacios que ocupan de una manera tan solidaria: @pcr809_ y @ruthgalanduran . Son modelos a seguir en el esfuerzo unido para sanar nuestro mundo. Cuenten siempre conmigo, hermanas.

A @mireyaaac, cofundadora de la Marcha de las Novias en NY, y catalizadora de docenas de marchas en República Dominicana durante 15 años. Gracias por su compromiso al desarrollo de la mujer dominicana, la lucha contra la violencia de género, la Marcha de Las Novias y a mi-como sobreviviente del feminicidio de mi tía Gladys, cómo mi primera jefa, y ahora como miembra de la junta directiva de Brides’ March, apoyándome a realizar mi nuevo rol de Directora Ejecutiva.

Aprendí y me inspire mucho gracias a sus presentaciones y su gran labor para levantar conciencia sobre la democracia y la prevención de la violencia doméstica, por el bien de la sociedad Dominicana. 👏🏽 @violeta_quezada @paurod27 @anselmo.muniz @gloriareyesg @cheilava7 @aticanetealonso @ennombredelademocraciard @yasirisbaez
Gracias por su recibimiento en Santo Domingo. 🇩🇴

Should a ‘crime of passion’ even be an excuse for murder? Most perpetrators of intimate partner related homicides try to blame the victim for their decision to kill.

The pain of losing Gladys was matched only by the hurt and shame caused by public opinion validating her murderer by smearing her character. Many lies continue to this day, though court records prove Gladys was stalked by her abuser before her death.
What in the 1800s makes us turn a felony crime, usually so brutal with so many impacted loved ones - children and community - into manslaughter-because he was really pissed off, because he was just sooo jealous. Is this the message we want to send to men, that they have no accountability for the way they behave when they’re upset?
The violence we see in the world and abroad must be addressed by holding those accountable who display antisocial criminal behavior.
NYPd officer Arianna Reyes Gomez’s murderer should’ve received a life sentence because he knew he was stabbing a police officer, but he is getting a plea deal because he killed her while she was not on duty. He waited until she finished her shift to kill her and over the last 3 years her family has been going to court waiting for test after test to confirm whether he felt bad enough to make it ok that he took his sons mothers life. He’s in his late 30s and was offered a 25 yr plea. So by 60 he’ll be vindicated yet she shall never return. The justice system takes a toll on the grieving family, there will never be enough justice to bring our loved ones back. Why should these unrehabilitated violators return to society? Why should we blame loving, good women for the monsters walking around looking to feed their pride by suffocating a woman’s right to live autonomously and to love and be loved, or to move on?
This issue is urgent and we CAN change this problem. We can’t end a war but we can change the norms in our homes schools and relationships so these things don’t keep happening in our communities.
Bullies must be weeded out early. Coaches and boys should not let menaces go unchecked to later on kill their partners. #ittakesallofus

¡Nos vemos mañana!🚨

En conmemoración del Mes de las Madres y de la concientización sobre la salud mental, te invitamos a un espacio profundamente transformador:

🌸 Rompiendo el Trauma Generacional 🌸
Miercoles 20 de Mayo
6-9 pm EST
En Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center
530 W 166th St, New York, NY

Registrate aquí: WWW.DWDCEVENTS.APP

Sugerimos una donación de $25–35 o más si puedes.

Cada donación ayuda a apoyar a mujeres y sus hijos en sus procesos de sanación, apoyo y empoderamiento.

Un evento creado para conversar con honestidad y compasión sobre las heridas invisibles que muchas mujeres cargamos: el auto sacrificio, la sobre responsabilidad, la culpa, el silencio emocional, la ansiedad y los patrones familiares que impactan nuestra autoestima, relaciones y bienestar.

Este taller será facilitado por Karina Aybar-Jacobs, psicoterapeuta, coach, y miembra de la junta directiva- @dwdcnyc

Será un espacio psicoeducacional, interactivo y emocionalmente seguro donde aprenderás herramientas prácticas para comenzar a sanar desde la conciencia y la conexión. 💙

Este evento es a beneficio del Centro de Desarrollo de la Mujer Dominicana (DWDC), organización que por años ha apoyado y empoderado a mujeres, familias e inmigrantes en nuestra comunidad.

En colaboración con: @mamichulasocialclub
@bridesmarch

Porque sanar no solo cambia tu vida… también puede cambiar generaciones.

Trae a tu mamá, tu hija, tu hermana, tu tía, tu prima o esa amiga que también está tratando de romper ciclos y sanar...

🎟️ Asientos limitados.
Regístrate hoy en: www.dwdcevents.app

#traumageneracional #dwdcnyc #healing #Parentificación #autoestima

¡Vamos a conectar este miercoles!
Riega la voz...Trae a tu mamá, tu hija, tu hermana, tu tía, tu prima o esa amiga que también está tratando de romper ciclos y sanar...

En conmemoración del Mes de las Madres y de la concientización sobre la salud mental, te invitamos a un espacio profundamente transformador:

🌸 Rompiendo el Trauma Generacional 🌸
Miercoles 20 de Mayo
6-9 pm EST
En Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center
530 W 166th St, New York, NY

Registrate aquí: WWW.DWDCEVENTS.APP

Sugerimos una donación de $25–35 o más si puedes.

Cada donación ayuda a apoyar a mujeres y sus hijos en sus procesos de sanación, apoyo y empoderamiento.

Un evento creado para conversar con honestidad y compasión sobre las heridas invisibles que muchas mujeres cargamos: el auto sacrificio, la sobre responsabilidad, la culpa, el silencio emocional, la ansiedad y los patrones familiares que impactan nuestra autoestima, relaciones y bienestar.

Este taller será facilitado por Karina Aybar-Jacobs, psicoterapeuta, coach, y miembra de la junta directiva- @dwdcnyc

Será un espacio psicoeducacional, interactivo y emocionalmente seguro donde aprenderás herramientas prácticas para comenzar a sanar desde la conciencia y la conexión. 💙

Este evento es a beneficio del Centro de Desarrollo de la Mujer Dominicana (DWDC), organización que por años ha apoyado y empoderado a mujeres, familias e inmigrantes en nuestra comunidad.

En colaboración con: @mamichulasocialclub
@bridesmarch

Porque sanar no solo cambia tu vida… también puede cambiar generaciones.

🎟️ Asientos limitados.
Regístrate hoy en: www.dwdcevents.app

#traumageneracional #dwdcnyc #healing

Gladys Ricart's tragedy highlighted the need for raising awareness in the community away from blaming women towards breaking the silence. In this podcast interview with @communitynewspapers , Josie Ashton tells the full story of the inspiration behind the Brides' March movement and her debut book release @healinghisbride. Purchase through link in our bio to support #bridesmarch2026 #josieashton#wonderwoman #communitynewspapers #healinghisbride

Gladys Ricart's tragedy highlighted the need for raising awareness in the community away from blaming women towards breaking the silence. In this podcast interview with @communitynewspapers , Josie Ashton tells the full story of the inspiration behind the Brides' March movement and her debut book release @healinghisbride. Purchase through link in our bio to support #bridesmarch2026 #josieashton#wonderwoman #communitynewspapers #healinghisbride

Gladys Ricart's tragedy highlighted the need for raising awareness in the community away from blaming women towards breaking the silence. In this podcast interview with @communitynewspapers , Josie Ashton tells the full story of the inspiration behind the Brides' March movement and her debut book release @healinghisbride. Purchase through link in our bio to support #bridesmarch2026 #josieashton#wonderwoman #communitynewspapers #healinghisbride

¡Te esperamos este miercoles!
Trae a tu mamá, tu hija, tu hermana, tu tía, tu prima o esa amiga que también está tratando de romper ciclos y sanar...

En conmemoración del Mes de las Madres y de la concientización sobre la salud mental, te invitamos a un espacio profundamente transformador:

🌸 Rompiendo el Trauma Generacional 🌸
Miercoles 20 de Mayo
6-9 pm EST
En Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center
530 W 166th St, New York, NY

Registrate aquí: WWW.DWDCEVENTS.APP

Sugerimos una donación de $25–35 o más si puedes.

Cada donación ayuda a apoyar a mujeres y sus hijos en sus procesos de sanación, apoyo y empoderamiento.

Un evento creado para conversar con honestidad y compasión sobre las heridas invisibles que muchas mujeres cargamos: el auto sacrificio, la sobre responsabilidad, la culpa, el silencio emocional, la ansiedad y los patrones familiares que impactan nuestra autoestima, relaciones y bienestar.

Este taller será facilitado por Karina Aybar-Jacobs, psicoterapeuta, coach, y miembra de la junta directiva- @dwdcnyc

Será un espacio psicoeducacional, interactivo y emocionalmente seguro donde aprenderás herramientas prácticas para comenzar a sanar desde la conciencia y la conexión. 💙

Este evento es a beneficio del Centro de Desarrollo de la Mujer Dominicana (DWDC), organización que por años ha apoyado y empoderado a mujeres, familias e inmigrantes en nuestra comunidad.

En colaboración con: @mamichulasocialclub
@bridesmarch

Porque sanar no solo cambia tu vida… también puede cambiar generaciones.

🎟️ Asientos limitados.
Regístrate hoy en: www.dwdcevents.app

#traumageneracional #dwdcnyc #healing

¡Te esperamos!
Trae a tu mamá, tu hija, tu hermana, tu tía, tu prima o esa amiga que también está tratando de romper ciclos y sanar. 💜

En conmemoración del Mes de las Madres y de la concientización sobre la salud mental, te invitamos a un espacio profundamente transformador:

🌸 Rompiendo el Trauma Generacional 🌸
Miercoles 20 de Mayo
6-9 pm EST
En Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center
530 W 166th St, New York, NY

Un evento creado para conversar con honestidad y compasión sobre las heridas invisibles que muchas mujeres cargamos: el auto sacrificio, la sobre responsabilidad, la culpa, el silencio emocional, la ansiedad y los patrones familiares que impactan nuestra autoestima, relaciones y bienestar.

Este taller será facilitado por Karina Aybar-Jacobs, psicoterapeuta y coach, y mirmbra de la junta directiva- @dwdcnyc será un espacio psicoeducacional, interactivo y emocionalmente seguro donde aprenderás herramientas prácticas para comenzar a sanar desde la conciencia y la conexión. 💙

Este evento es a beneficio del Centro de Desarrollo de la Mujer Dominicana (DWDC), organización que por años ha apoyado y empoderado a mujeres, familias e inmigrantes en nuestra comunidad.

En colaboración con: @mamichulasocialclub
@bridesmarch

Sugerimos una donación de $25–35 o más si puedes.
Cada donación ayuda a apoyar a mujeres y sus hijos en sus procesos de sanación, apoyo y empoderamiento.

Porque sanar no solo cambia tu vida… también puede cambiar generaciones.

🎟️ Asientos limitados.
Regístrate hoy en: www.dwdcevents.app

2026 is on 🔥! "Healing His Bride" is out, written by living legend, Josie Ashton, who was bold enough to wear the first wedding gown in honor of Gladys Ricart at the turn of the century and walk actoss the country in 2001 1700 miles to change the narrative about Domestic Violence. Buy the book to learn more through the link in our bio - 50% of book proceeds go to support Brides' march this Saturday, September 26th! $26 in 2026 for Brides' March and get a copy! Link in bio.

Stay tuned or reach out for appearances: Bridesmarch@gmail.com, Subject Line: "Healing His Bride". This video is from Josies book release event in Florida April 19th, 2026. The book explores Josie's personal and professional journey to building the global movement now known as Brides' March and helps all of us look inward as we advocate for a juster world with equity and safety for women, men and children.
#healinghisbride #josieashton #26in26 #bridesmarch2026 #newbook

Please join us in wishing a happy birthday to Maritza Villacis, LCSW, who has helped organize the NYC Brides' March for over a decade as a member of our 8 woman Steering Committee. In the last year she has also stepped in to serve as a member of our Board of Directors, to support our incorporation process.
Join us in celebrating this indomitable Tauro humanitarian and activist who has dedicated her life to the fight for gender equality and the safety of women.
Love you sister thanks for all you have gifted this movement and our circle. #enlaluchanadiesecansa #happybirthdaytoyou #bridesmarch #boardmember #steeringcommittee

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

Brides' March community building April photo dump.
1. ANti-violence forum with @juan.ricart.3 hosted by @pierinasancheznyc attended by office of @govkathyhochul @bronxbpgibson and @bronxdaclark
2. SA awareness #denimday event in BK hosted by @nycendgbv w peeps @__heidi15
@sistersinpurple
3. 'Undoing Racism' base building training in BK hosted by PISAB
4. Connections with @long.live.our.butterfly
5. #breakingthesilence with @omgtesss
6. Florida rooftop for @healinghisbride with Board member @sarasword_
7. Politic'n chill 🎶 with @divinodenegro

At the turn of the 21st century, the latina led Brides' March movement galvanized organizers and survivors to help bring awareness, resources, and policy change to the ever evolving movement to eradicate violence against women and brought international awareness to intimate partner abuse. #youarenotalone #collectiveaction #livinglegacy #bridesmarch