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Addressing an Ignorant Comment

Addressing an Ignorant Comment

This was a comment made on one of my recent posts about my town being added to USA Today’s map of areas that protests against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd. I responded as follows. Feel free to use my response if you have a similar experience.

“Thanks for your comment. I appreciate your input.

I think it’s important for my town to be listed as holding a protest for a few…

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Challenge: Working on my anger

Challenge: Working on my anger

A couple friends have messaged me recently offering some advice on how to write better on the topic of racism and Black Lives Matter. I appreciated it so, so much. I realized some things I never knew I was even doing without meaning to.

One of my friends said a statement I made sounded petulant. AKA, whiny. Instead of responding with anger, I asked what statement they were referring to, and…

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Mental Health Update

Yesterday I had a video call with my psychiatrist about how I’m doing on my current anxiety medication. He asked how I’m handling the pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and countless others, the protests, the riots. I appreciated him asking because that told me he wasn’t choosing to be ignorant.

I told him that I was handling things fine, and that I went to a recent protest in my local…

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One day, The Weather Changed

One day, The Weather Changed

One day, the weather changed and I sat by the window with my coffee. My cat sat next to me and began purring, rubbing against me and meowing softly. It was as though she was trying to comfort me. Observing with my companion made the dark clouds less scary.

The rain started and it poured. The ground was flooded in minutes. It was as though the Almighty God, His angels, His Son, the Holy Spirit,…

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If you protest: Prepare

If you protest: Prepare

I have gathered numerous tips from black people and white allies on how to prepare for a protest against racism. Here you go; these words are not my own, but compiled from many people who were gracious enough to help me be prepared:

“For everybody protesting: don’t forget to wear masks, try to social distance, and STAY SAFE! Don’t post photos with protester’s faces in them, turn off your…

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Never Have I Ever

Never Have I Ever

I was playing with my camera today, trying to figure out how to videotape with it. I finally figured it out and got so excited. The reason is because I want to be ready to film any police interaction or police brutality I see.

I’ve never felt so moved to help my brothers and sisters with darker skin. While I’m sad I was silent for so long, the protests surrounding George Floyd’s death, among…

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No Justice, No Peace

No Justice, No Peace

This phrase was one of many that was chanted at our local protest today against police brutality, against racism, and in solidarity for George Floyd and all black people whose lives were needlessly taken. And if not taken, then needlessly ruined. By cops, or even just regular people.

There was no rioting by protesters. Our cops stood with us. Pastors, other Christians, non-Christians; black,…

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Promises to myself

1. I promise to never stop learning 2. I promise to be a good future wife 3. I promise to strengthen my faith 4. I promise to never again believe racism and police brutality isn’t a huge problem 5. I promise to be kind to people without expecting it back in return 6. I promise to communicate and enforce my boundaries and not feel bad if someone gets mad about it 7. I promise to never give up on…

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Dear Body: You're Perfect

Dear Body: You’re Perfect

Dear Body,

From the moment of your conception, you were perfect. The way your fingers moved, the way your feet kicked your mom’s stomach, and the minute you were born, you were perfect.

The minute your eyes opened and your mouth let out a cry of fear, and the way you curled up against your mom and found your muscles relax, drifting off to sleep. You were perfect.

When your teeth started…

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My Favorite Holiday

October, the month of Halloween, is my favorite holiday. I love dressing up and experimenting with spooky makeup. Or even paint, as long as it’s non-toxic.

One year, I dressed up as the Corpse Bride From Tim Burton’s “The Corpse Bride“. Here’s a pic for reference:

My boyfriend at the time (not talking about my fiance here) and I dressed as these two characters for Halloween one year. It…

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The Queen of Stars and Smoke

The Queen of Stars and Smoke

The title of this post is inspired by one of those Facebook games you do where, based on the first letter of your first name, you are/have a specific thing. This one was “What is your fantasy title?” The commenter was then to find their corresponding information with the options given. It was birth month, first letter of first name, and first letter of last name. The title was my result, and I…

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Reading Doesn't have to be difficult

Reading Doesn’t have to be difficult

When I was younger, I was an avid reader. You could find me in the kitchen reading my favorite Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books, along with the Warrior Cat Series. I don’t know when it began, but I eventually stopped reading for leisure. If I was reading, it was for a school assignment. I hardly had any time to read for fun as I advanced through school. I suspect that, somewhere along this road, I…

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Beginner's Guide Part 2/2: Anxiety

Beginner’s Guide Part 2/2: Anxiety

This is a continuation of Beginner’s Guide Part 1/?: Anxiety. Take a look at this post before reading this one!

Irritability

I have definitely experienced irritability, and for the longest time, I thought it was exclusive to my sensory sensitivities, or that I was just really bad at controlling it. But it was only until very recently that I figured it was also coming from anxiety. This was…

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What No One Tells You About College

What No One Tells You About College

Trigger Warning: The tone I have in this post may cause Anxiety or general discomfort in some readers. This post isn’t meant to cause anxiety. These are mostly thoughts from high school that came up while thinking about what to write today. CLOSE THE BROWSER IF YOU START FEELING ANXIOUS.

So, you’re in high school. You’re sitting in class aching to go home, and you’re told day after day that in…

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Forgiveness

Yesterday, I learned that I am not as good at forgiving as I thought I was.

As a Catholic Christian, forgiveness is huge. I’m sure it’s huge in other faiths, but it’s one of the most important aspects of the Catholic faith. I was reading some stuff on this and realized a huge part of my anxiety and depression is that I hold on to the things a particular family member says, or has said, to me.…

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5 Ways Frugality Helped With My Budget

5 Ways Frugality Helped With My Budget

Real quick: Take a look at my home page for a guide on getting freebies!

Alright, typical list time. I’m gonna try to be interesting. Not gonna lie, as helpful as lists are, I usually skip most of it. I can get the gist of it in the headline, or I’m like “Yep, knew that already.” But I’m gonna try not to be boring and just give you what I know.

Let’s start with what frugality is.…