In the words of Mitchell S. Jackson, Alexander knows “no amount of accomplishment or prestige or even love can secure her sons against the perils of white supremacy.” https://t.co/aMkXglRD0H
It's hard to see compassion, consideration, and support for our LGBTQ youth used as a weapon and something to look down upon. While I don't agree with some of our governor's beliefs, I've been moved by his kindness.
Gosh, I love Shannon Hale. I doubt my son remembers this, but he brought a whole stack of books he was checking out at the bookmobile and the librarian commented that he was reading "girl books." I know he had some Anne of Green Gables books in there. Glad he read girl books!
Looking to our kids and their behavior to validate our worth or worthiness as a parent is a really unhealthy trap. If we look to our kids to validate our worth, it will eventually come across as conditional love.
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A pattern that I see in many families,
@SISTASinZION How strange when those who are trying to spread love and kindness are named as false prophets. I almost wondered if the list was meant as irony?
Braided Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer should be required reading for leaders, teacher, parent and pretty much everyone. I urge everyone to read this powerful book.
A missing teenager from North Carolina was rescued by Kentucky police after she signaled for help by using a hand gesture known on TikTok to represent violence at home, according to police.
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