Tag Archives: politics

The Song of Exodus

Posted on January 14, 2021 by msw blog

I look at an ant and I see myself: a native South African, endowed by nature with a strength much greater than my size so I might cope with a racism that crushes my spirit. I look at a bird … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged apartheid, exodus, identities, Miriam Makeba, oppression, politics, race, racisim, rejection, revolutionary, self awarness, self-awareness, skin shaming, social justice, South Africa, strength, values | Leave a comment

Holiday Giggles

Posted on November 26, 2020 by msw blog

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Comical Explanation, Culture, emotions, Empathy, family, Feelings, giggle, gratitude, happy, humor, knowledge, parenting, politics, success, thanksgiving | 5 Comments

Presidential Election

Posted on November 2, 2020 by msw blog

I love the Opt Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I agree with this piece. Michelle Obama’s Democratic National … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged brokenness, caregivers, children, community, compassionate, exploited, freedom, Julia Mattson, mental health, Michelle Obama, politics, Presidential Election, public office, racisim, rejected, responsibility, social justice, violence, Vote | 2 Comments

Stand Up

Posted on October 27, 2020 by msw blog

They’re a time for quiet and contemplation before a tough decision, a speech on the House floor, or a rally. I say Listen, Self, this is what you must do. This is where you must go – John Lewis Positively … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged activism, Contemplation, disconnect, emotions, Good trouble, inspiration, Isolation, John Lewis, life, passion, Patience, politics, Protest, purpose, Rally, self-awareness, social change, Speech, stand up | 7 Comments

Citizens For Children Rights

Posted on April 7, 2020 by msw blog

Thank you for such compassionate and insightful editorials on youth homelessness [Empty promises,”” Opinion Dec 20}. As someone who has studied child abuse for decades, I can tell you that the two are inexorably linked. Almost without exception the youth … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged caregivers, child abuse, community, compassionate, detention facility, exploited, homelessness, mental health, parents, politics, public office, rejected, Runaway, social justice, social work, status offenders, terrorized, violence | Leave a comment

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