So recently I've seen a lot of posts circulating on Facebook related to defunding welfare programs because the people who use them are unemployed and lazy and are abusing the system. The sensational rhetoric is along the lines of "the way we do things here in 'Murica is by classic hard work, just pull yourself … Continue reading Government Benefits Programs
L-O-V-E The Story of My Rape Trigger Warning: Rape, Sexual Assault, Harassment, I have a lot of healing I need to do, and I’m sure, in part, I’m protesting it. I’ve always been stubborn internally. Growing up, I heard in various ways that I was weak and submissive and shy - I wouldn’t stand up … Continue reading Way You Look at Me
I hate the hashtag #notmypresident. And I'm actively fighting against hate these days. #notmypresident signals, to me, a negative divisiveness. A toxic division of social reflection. You hate Trump. He's a child rapist. He is sexist and violent toward women. Heck, his Vice President-elect Mike Pence supports gay conversion therapy (aka shock treatment). I get it. … Continue reading #notmypresident
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