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You feel like your life is shattering around you, splintering in the wake of chaos.  You feel like you are dancing on broken glass, shards jutting into the tender soles of your feet.

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I am a survivor of domestic violence. You have failed me in the worst possible way, and you have let my abuser retain access and control over me. You have aided and abetted the control.

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I’ve wrestled with whether or not to write about Trump since the election for several reasons and I often found myself at a loss for words as I thought about the topic.

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People have a tendency to fear the things they don’t understand, but what they don’t understand is that the things they fear might guide them to become better

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It’s time to change the narrative and sew the gaping wounds of this country back together. United we stand, divided we fall.

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Fight hatred with love. Fight ignorance with kindness. Fight injustice with an open heart. It’s not ok to be complacent anymore.

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My people asked for rice, but got shot in the neck.

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Sure, there are multiple sides to every story, but your truth rests on the side of whomever you’re most loyal. It’s their perspective you understand innately. Their version of events you embrace.

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I kept knocking on his door, but it was locked and he wasn’t replying. But he doesn’t usually lock his bedroom door when he leaves…

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Don’t just talk about it, be about it.