Tag: current events
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rising to climax: the war on ukraine
Welcome back… yesterday was a rough day for watching the news. I am seeing a ton of racist commentary and I needed space to reflect on my whiteness before coming back to write. I want to mention that I will be expressing my own frustrations but that those do not compare to those in any […]
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ukraine-russia tensions: peace talks or diversion?
Update on Ukraine: There is a large Russian convoy, more than 3 miles long, with resupply moving toward Kyiv. This is obviously not a great sign as Putin announced a desire for discussions of peace. I don’t believe it. President Zelenskyy doesn’t believe it. I believe it is a mission to stall while they are […]
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glimpse of humanity: we love you ukraine
Well, today I am happy to report that I am feeling hopeful. Watching the way that Ukrainian’s are responding to the invasion by protecting their city- life on the line- it is inspirational. ***I would like to add in a disclaimer that I am not qualified to speak on this. I solely am a human […]
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heavy hearts for ukraine
It’s currently 3:18am and I am sitting in my bed with the heaviest of hearts. I understand all of the reasons that we [the United States/NATO] cannot currently interfere. But I still just don’t understand. My heart can’t comprehend what my head knows to be true. There are some excellent resources I will link below […]
alive but unwell 