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kamariarichmondmedia · 23 days

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Survive and Thrive: The Stroke Diva, Kamaria T. Richmond's Journey of Resilience

🎙️ Dive into my inspiring resilience journey on the “Survive and Thrive” episode of the Saran T. Baker Podcast, Sista Cent$ with Saran Baker, Going from Chaos to Calm! I share my incredible story of surviving a stroke and reclaiming my life, emphasizing the power of faith, family, friends, and community. Thanks, and a huge shout-out to Saran, my Black Door Society sister, for being an incredible…

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maggieslighte · 10 months

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Zebra Hope

I wasn’t disagnosed with a connective tissue disorder that affects every part of my body until I was 52! Misdiagnosis and gaslighting have colored 54 years of my life, so what makes my current doctor so different? This doctor took over my care when my previous doctor left town. She was young, and she expressed that she hadn’t had patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome before. I shared all of the…

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#advocacy #advocate #allergies #antibiotics #Assigned Female at Birth #Communication #Doctor #doctor-patient relations #Fluoroquinolone Toxicity #health care advocate #Healthcare #speaking up #zebra

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study-diaries · 2 months

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Progress is still progress!

It doesn't matter if you hadn't done the things you were supposed to do. It doesn't matter that if you finished 1 thing out of 4 things. You don't have 3 more things to do, you have 1 less thing to complete.

It doesn't matter if you had relapsed after a day or 3 of productivity and healing into a spiral again. What matters is that you get back up and start again. Because now you're a bit stronger and more resilient than before.

It doesn't matter if all you did today was getting out of bed, eat and change your clothes while you did nothing else. Appreciate yourself and give yourself the credit you deserve for doing those small things.

It doesn't matter if the only thing you did today was to focus on existing and on yourself alone. Be proud of surviving till the end of the day because you made it through knowing that there was a possibility of you not making it.

Progress is still progress. It doesn't matter if you take small or big steps. You're taking a step and that's all that matters.

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favoritedreams · 10 months

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𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑒 － 𝐴 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 . 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞.

Start off with a clean foundation- By using an unscented bar of soap. Take your time with this step as it is very important. It is best to wash about twice for this step . Make sure to wash with a washcloth.

Next, apply your scented scrubs or body wash - Now that you're clean from your first layer, apply your favourite scented body washes over top with a loofah, an African net cloth, a silicone body brush, or whatever exfoliating tool you have.

* You've just finished a crucial step without realising it , you've double cleansed. Similar to skin care, double cleansing ensures that your skin is clean and prepped . Before going the additional mile, it is important to start with a a clean surface.

Rinsing with cold water- it’s a game changer from someone who loves hot showers and use to find the idea of taking a cold one crazy. It has so many benefits , I feel more fresh and committed to my routine. This is just personal preference.

Put on lotion - A little tip if you use body oil mix in with your lotion , this method is is also your base to smelling good for a longer period of time .

Put on deodorant - Self explanatory

Perfume of you choice - Finish your routine by smelling good in your favorite scent and you’re done !

**Make sure your scents match , avoid mixing any scent’s together that do not go together , finding your signature scent takes time but keep scents in range **

𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞

Dr. Bronner's Unscented Bar soap - Wash twice with washcloth

Dove body wash Shea butter and vanilla scent - Wash twice with more of an exfoliating tool . Ex ( loofah , African net , Silicone brush )

Tree hut Brown sugar scrub - exfoliate twice a week at most

Vaseline coco radiant Lotion + body oil

Any vanilla scent perfume

Follow @favoritedreams for more ♡︎

#self love #body care #skincare #morning routine #night routine #girlblogger #aestheitcs #girlblogging #girly girl #self care #it girl #wellness journey #dream girl #beauty tips #that girl #glow up #mental health advocate #helathylifestyle #journey

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constantlymisgendered · 11 months

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money loves me

money is obsessed with me

money loves me

money is obsessed with me

money loves me

money is obsessed with me

money loves me

money is obsessed with me

money loves me

money is obsessed with me

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diaryofanenchantedprincess · 6 months

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Daily reminder 🤍

You are worthy of receiving love. Just like that. For who you are right now at this very moment. You have been worth being loved every step, every minute of your life and you always will be. Let that sink in.

It is safe to give love. You will not run out of it for giving it out. On the contrary, your capacity to hold love in your heart grows as you give love. You won’t run out. I promise.

It is the most natural thing to give, receive and want love. Please don’t deprive yourself of that beautiful gift.

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smelly-fozzy · 3 months

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as if the military doesn’t release adds that look like fucking video games. As if the military doesn’t depend and prey on people’s need for a higher education just to secure a somewhat better paying job, by handing out scholarships to anyone who joins. As if the military doesn’t come into our schools, and quite literally try to indoctrinate minors- Y’know the people who you claim you’re trying to protect.

#Fuck kosa #The fuck do you mean it’s for the children. Nothing the government does is for any of us- let alone for the children #If they cared about the children they would’ve gotten a fucking handle on gun violence #They would advocate for mental health and better school systems #They would start addressing climate change to help prepare so that your children can even have a future #and I hate to be the one to break it to you- but the government doesn’t give a fuck about your kids.#look at how they treat other kids around the world- hell look at how they treat the ones here.#stop kosa

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vent-and-advice · 5 months

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Self-Care Week Challenge

Monday: Pick up a book or pull up an audiobook and go outside to read or listen. Maybe for around an hour! I’ve already explained why reading and being outside is good for you!

Tuesday: Treat yourself to a bubble bath. (Maybe even be a little mischievous and bring some chocolates to snack on)

Wednesday: On your palms and the back of your hands, write things you love about yourself. And then ask your friends things they love about you and write their comments on your knees!

Thursday: Go out for a walk! Even if it’s a short one, getting that blood flowing is always great for your mental health!

Friday: Ohohoho, it’s the end of the week days. Perhaps treat yourself with some ice cream before dinner?

Saturday: Try something new! Maybe a new recipe or a new drawing technique.

Sunday: Wowee, what a long week that was. Yknow what you need? A nap.

#self care #Mental health #challenge #week challenge #mental health advocate #mental health awareness #take care of yourselves #take care of yourself #take care of your mental health

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darkwood-sleddog · 2 years

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It's still Pride my guys. Apayauq won a Now Award from THEM!

“Part of the reason why I did [the Iditarod] again was I wanted to show the world that I am trans,” she explains. “I didn’t have anyone to look up to when I was a kid. When I was four years old, I was like, ‘Oh, I’m going to be a girl when I grow up.’ And nobody around me was like, ‘Hey, yeah, you can actually do that.’ I want the representation to be there.”

“I also wanted to show that being tough isn’t necessarily a masculine trait,” she continues. “I’m really inspired by other female mushers.”

#dogblr #apayauq reitan #mushing #dog sledding #sled dogs #lgbtq+#trans representation #queer culture #also. she is bisexual my queen my queen #her current focus is advocating for trans affirming health care :)

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mymitochondriaforpresident · 2 months

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Honestly it was less so about actually leaving the monarchy than the choice for Wille to leave the monarchy, that makes it all the more powerful.

#he chose himself #he can advocate for the mental health for young people (as simon suggested and obviously supports which AHHH MY HEART)#and in turn help himself #like he chose simon already in s2 finale #that was done already imo #he chose his own stability (which good!!! he should!!!) and in turn that will make wilmon stronger 🥹#like simon deserves a stable partner!!! and wille realized that #he wants a partner that will choose to take care of himself!!#and i love love loveeee that simon wanted wille to leave that place because of HIMSELF like he’s the bestest boy #and wille knows this #like i’m not sure how long a*gust will truly be able to hang in there tbh….he did NOT look happy (good).#who knows what will happen (open ended!)#but it matters now because wille really needs to work on himself like i love him very much but that is not a stable boy and it hurts me #on a personal anxiety-likened level 🧠#but there is hope.#but one day…one day. ❤️‍🩹#prince wilhelm #wilmon #young royals #wille my beloved 💜

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thehobbitchronicles · 1 year

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better days are coming

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fitforestfairy · 2 months

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Joyful Movement is such a beautiful way of actually living life and honouring what our bodies can do.

Move in any way that feels right to you, experience life and honour yourself 🌱

#fitforestfairy #fairy talks #fitblr #joyful movement #move your body #move however feels best for you #honour your body #honour yourself #self care #self love #mental health advocate #amateur yogi #health and wellness #fitness lover #coffee lover #nature lover

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study-diaries · 1 month

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Reminder!

Your worth is NOT defined by:

Grades

Appearance

Weight

Height

Nationality

Gender

Race

Religion

Work

Degree

Illness

Disability (mental/physical)

Income

Your worth is not defined by anything. You are definitely worth it. You are enough. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

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laneaconite · 3 months

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Treatment

“Take this pill,” They say.

Take this pill and it should work

In a month,

Three months,

Six.

Take this pill,

And it will make you tired.

They all make you tired,

Because they act on the brain,

You see.

Take this pill,

“We’re sorry the others didn’t work.”

We will smile

Sympathetically.

We do care.

Take this

Pill.

It will make you dizzy.

Take this

Injection.

Since it is treatment resistant

Now.

It will hurt,

It will make you itch.

You can still keep taking the old ones,

In case they end up working

Too.

Take this pill,

It should work in one month,

Three months,

Six.

No, we don’t know

Why this is happening.

We don’t know

How to fix it.

Your blood screening was

Normal.

Your CT scan was

Normal.

Take this pill.

-Lane Aconite,

March 5th, 2023

#poetry #my work #lane archives #chronic pain #chronic migraines #chronic illness #this poem is still pretty ouch #the us medical system can really suck in its cyclical lack of progress regarding finding out what's “wrong” with a person #due to crazy long wait times for appointments & processing referrals as well as 4 profit health insurance #my chronic migraines had to escalate into epilepsy for me to be seen by an actual neurologist and be taken seriously & even now I still fee #neglected by the system #not because my drs are bad but because they're overloaded with patients #it's really exhausting & difficult to have to fight at every turn to receive the care we need & deserve when we're bent over in pain #in my experience this repetitive cycle really broke down my ability to advocate for myself for a while because I was just too depressed #but hey if you're reading this and you relate: I love you. You deserve to feel better and to be supported by your physicians #I'm getting better care now but healing isn't linear #and if you have insurance & you're feeling absolutely fucking crushed by the system pls look up if they have a nurse advice line & call the #to see if they're able to set up a complex care coordination plan & if the nurses themselves can set up appointments for you #it really helps to have an insurance lady or 3 you can call to set up appts & referrals or check on them to see where they're stuck #I could write a poem dedicated to all the wonderful women in social services who are literally saving my life every time they call

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dykebeckett · 3 months

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can you people be normal about red states for five minutes please

#I just saw somebody say that wyoming shouldn’t get to make its own laws like. at all. because of a wretched and sinister anti trans bill #how about you think about how you can advocate for or offer help to queer people in red states before you write them all off as lost?#don’t go thinking your californias and new yorks are perfect havens of the pure and good you dumb cunts there are bad actors everywhere #geography is not morality you dumb fuck. I’ll kill you. how about HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP #or HERE’S HOW IF YOU’RE IN THAT STATE YOU CAN CONTACT A REP or HERE’S A TRANS ORG THERE TO HELP OUT or LET’S RAISE AWARENESS #instead of well they chose to live in one of the parts of the map that is ontologically evil or happened to get born there so sucks for them #fuck off. shut up if you’ve not got anything helpful to say #some of you care less about trans people’s health and safety than you do about getting a good zinger off and dunking on republicans

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diaryofanenchantedprincess · 6 months

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My instinct is to overshare to feel connected, to over explain to feel understood, to over exert myself for others to the point where I’m drained of any capacity to love myself. Much to overthink about.

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