Resilient Humans : Finding & Featuring Beautiful People & Places

03/01/2023

I find hateful rhetoric very troubling but not because of the reasons that many do. I find that hate is almost always not truly hate but usually a combination of fear and ignorance. This comment greeted me when I woke up this morning. It was posted in the comments section on a video I made about shunning. I actually cried legitimately in the video because I was reflecting on the loss of my family.

I feel bad for this person. They must have come to the conclusion that my heartfelt expression was an attack on their values and ideals. Me legitimately crying about losing everyone I ever had in my life and posting about it online was powerful. It forces people to pause and examine the situation. I’m disappointed to have received this message, but I’m not losing sleep over it. Perhaps in time this person will reconsider what they said, when it is their child or family member that is being shunned. Until then I feel it’s best for people like me to show patience and not respond back with hate. Respond in kindness, or not at all. Remember LOVE will always triumph over hate. Love you all! 💙

03/01/2023

I shared this on my personal page, but it is also applicable here.

The community I grew up in and that my family is still a part of strongly discourages higher education. That discouragement includes family members losing privileges and reputation within the community if a different family member decided to pursue it anyway. I first expressed I wanted to be in healthcare when I was 16 but that was shot down almost immediately by those around me. When I had another opportunity as an adult to pursue a degree, I was plagued by guilt and frustration because my heart was condemning me. It’s been a bumpy ride but I’ll get there. I enjoy photography and other artistic mediums as a way of expressing myself. I took this photo a few years ago after I first enrolled in classes at my local community college, and shared it then with only a few. I thought it might be time to share it publicly.

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21/12/2022

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21/12/2022

Support and love are important to joy and honestly just simply surviving! My friends, You have made me feel loved and supported. I hope I can provide at least a small portion of what you need to thrive and survive!

P.S. I’m talking about actual love and friendships and healthy relationships. NOT codependency!

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17/12/2022

I've never used my voice in the way that I wanted to! Learn why I feel a responsibility to use it now, and in what ways I plan to use it!

16/12/2022

I’m personally processing a lot of pain right now and I’m finding some peace, new thoughts, and understanding of that pain regularly. I wrote down these words this morning after reflecting on my family, and coming to understand they are on a journey with me still, even though I can’t talk with them. 💙 Please feel free to download and share if it strikes your heart.

12/12/2022

12/12/2022

Shunning Must End 😓It can ruin and permanently damage a life. I know first hand. Losing all your friends is terrible, losing all your family is traumatic, losing everyone you ever knew is inhumane. I still love all of my family and friends and everyone who was in my life. I believe they still love me too. I just want them back.

07/12/2022

Please share this with anyone you feel may benefit.
Mental health is probably the most important thing in my life. Access to mental health is so needed in this world. If you know someone who needs help FIND help for them. There are so many resources available, no one needs to feel alone! I know I am not expressing everything correctly in this video so please show me some grace. I will do better expressing next time. 💙
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02/12/2022

Best advice I ever received! "Focus on other people and ask yourself what steps you can take to make a person smile and happy, even if it's for just that moment or that day. Make it your goal to leave your conversation with them feeling better than when the conversation started."

01/12/2022

I tried a powerful exercise today, bear with me. Lol 😂 I’m a huge fan of the Marvel universe, Wandavision touched my heart in so many different ways. What complex characters for that genre of entertainment! I wish you and everyone a wonderful day and success for whatever journey you are on!

30/11/2022

Hi Everyone, I wanted to post a follow up to my last video and say thank you! Also I wanted to express what I was planning on doing with this channel and the kind of energy that I’m hoping to have in future videos! I’m all about growing. Please follow!

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30/11/2022

Hi Everyone, I wanted to post a follow up to my last video and say thank you! Also I wanted to express what I was planning on doing with this channel and the kind of energy that I'm hoping to express in future videos! I'm all about growing. Please follow!

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28/11/2022

I’m not afraid to show my face anymore! No more suffering in silence for me. It’s time to speak, find support, and build a new life and community! Thank you everyone who has championed me on and those who have been kind and supportive. It means everything to me. 💙