Tag Archives: protector
Jingling Us Out of Trouble
My sister, mother and I were driving with “Gam,” our surrogate grandmother, when our 1990 Accord conked out at an intersection in Santa Ana. Seven years old, I sat crying in the back seat, thinking, “We’re going to die right … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, Annika Olson, badass, character, Childhood memories, courage, crone, emotional development, grandchildren, grown woman, guardian, happiness, health, inner child, love, old lady, protector, reflection of self, strength, tenderness, traffic jam
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Questioning Activism
Are you still going to care after this moment has passed? Are you going to relent once all the officers are in jail, and call it a day? Or are you going to keep fighting systemic oppression in your everyday … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, activism, advocate, courage, disconnect, Habit, healing, health, inspiration, Isolation, life, mindfulness, opportunity, passion, protector, purpose, reflection, responsibilities, self awareness, self-awareness, social media, systemic oppression
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Parenting
“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. You are connected to your child and to all those who touch your lives. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for … Continue reading
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Tagged breaks, children, connection, family, leadership, life, love, Mom, motherhood, parenting, protector, responsibilities, self awareness, Sophia Loren, thoughts
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Real Life of an MSW 