If you remember a few months back I ran a writing challenge for those of us who wanted to get back to our writing, and writing consistently. And, a couple of weeks ago I posted that I was working on another challenge I would be posting for folks who were interested. Well, here I am again. And here it is! […]
The Next Write Thing
Back in October, I challenged myself and a handful of you to “just write something” over the course of several weeks. We started with a few minutes, and build our writing tolerances up to a half hour. We started with some questions that could take on their own life, even if you weren’t a writer you would have something to […]
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It’s going to get messier.
“It’s going to get a lot messier.“ That’s the title of the book I am feeling the universe nudging me to write. “It is going to get a lot messier” We don’t talk about it. We don’t talk about how really examining the work we do and the impact of it, will be so so messy. And we double don’t […]
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Gentle reminder: facts
Or in other words.. Trans people are people. Trans people deserve love, respect, and care. Even as children.Abortion is Healthcare. Healthcare that is vital.Black lives are worthy. Worthy of all good things.LGBTQIA2S+ marriages are valid. And the products of these marriages are lovely.Biological relation isn’t a free pass. Blood may be thicker than water, but water is life.Colonization is harmful.White […]
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Gentle Reminder: Choice and Consent
Dear friends and colleagues in anti-violence, I would like to believe that most of you really mean well when you decide things for those of us who have experienced abuse and exploitation, but I want to be really frank with you that it is difficult to do so. It makes it a challenge to believe much of what you may […]
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Gentle Reminder: recruit
I know, its hard to remember this because the world has taught us that relationship-first isn’t a good way to operate a business or a nonprofit budget. But the thing is, if you really want our input and influence, if you really want us to have a voice, if you really want to learn from us… you can’t recruit us.
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Gentle Reminder: Voices
Y’all, if I have to bear witness to another person or organization claiming to be, or telling others to be, a “voice for the voiceless” I’m going to come unglued. Ever so kindly. 🙂☕ Image: watercolor photo of sunrise from balcony, coffee cup resting on railing. Quote: Gentle reminder: I don’t need you to be a voice for me. I […]
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Survivors Speak: resource
An amazing resource for al this publication is here to help make getting involved in supporting legislation (specifically in Nebraska, but much of it is applicable nationally) a little less petrifying and confusing. The best part though? It is written by survivors, for survivors! https://www.survivorsspeakomaha.org/survivorsspeak
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Media Guidance
Do you post online on behalf of an organization, or share to help inform others? Do you chat with friends or coworkers about issues like domestic violence, trafficking, assault, or social justice? Do you watch the news or read the paper or articles online? This resource will help you frame your next post, and even your next conversation! https://www.omahawomensfund.org/media-resource/
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21 things
Dear Self, I have some advice for you to carry from 2021 into 2022, 21 pieces of advice to be exact. I don’t like those letters or articles that meander around the point, so I am going to just get right to it… Get specific and clear about what you want. Nebulous and undefined dreams are the ones that never […]
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