A friend told me the marquee was up and I sprinted over to see. It's getting so real. It's so soon.
Freeze the frame, back it up... -LMM @ticktickboom#TicktickBoomMovie
If you only care about a baby being born, and not the quality of that baby’s life (or their mother’s life), you are pro-birth, not pro-life. Quality of life matters. Trust that women know their own body and circumstances better than you do.
A list of micro aggressions to avoid with newly arrived Afghans:
This is a delicate period of transition. As an Afghan American, & an academic who has studied the community, I urge you to avoid certain behaviors. These microaggression can be hurtful for our new neighbors.
i love those moments when i realize that i’m handling a situation better than an older version of myself would have been able to. i love conversations with myself when i realize that the self-work has been working. i love realizing that i’ve grown.
Dad, seven years ago today you passed on. The joy and inspiration you brought to the world carries on in your legacy and in your family, friends, and fans you so loved. You lived to bring laughter and to help others. I will be celebrating your memory today. Love you forever.
Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Hotline:
1-866-925-4419
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645;
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868.
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310.
Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266.