Mother’s Day weekend in 2010, I got into the worst argument with my mom that I ever had. She died by suicide the following day. It’s a difficult holiday for me, I’d gladly opt out of being reminded every year.
Something very strange is happening with Big Corporations. Out of nowhere, @kroger owned @FrysFoodStores, @KayJewelers, @Hallmark, and now @DoorDash have all sent "Opt out of #MothersDay" emails to their customer base. This is not organic.
This reeks of anti-family activists.
Though they initially tried to have me removed from the public seating area, I am here working on behalf of my constituents as best I can given the undemocratic circumstances.
I'm talking to legislators, listening to debate, voting on bills, and fighting for democracy.
As I left the House chambers, I pressed my light to speak—a reminder that this legislature is removing 11,000 Montanans from discussion on every bill going forward.
I will always stand on behalf of my constituents, my community, and democracy itself.
@lesbian_octopus Oh noooo! I’m sorry! That’s not a fun feeling! So isolating, which feels so much more evident when around others (at least for me.) Not much for you to do there…