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themandylorian · 2 years

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There is a difference between truth and lies; this case wasn’t to negate domestic violence survivors, but to reveal that Heard’s op-Ed played on society’s belief that survivors could be determined by gender. This was a high profile case where Heard claimed that because Depp was “powerful,” he could not possibly be harmed, least of all by her. For someone who throws the word “misogyny” around, this implication continues the patriarchal narrative where a man is powerful based on their physicality and social influence. True power goes beyond that: it is in your mental and emotional battles, your determination to overcome addictions when your dependencies feel like your only support. Power is in walking away from a fight with someone you love or in recognition when one realizes that their relationship is doing more harm than good. Lastly, power is in resilience—to go forward when people will tell you to “see if they believe you,” despite being subjected to scrutiny from the justice system and the court of public opinion. Todays verdict should not be seen as a way to silence survivors, but to hopefully inspire those to speak out against their abusers; the narcissists who will gaslight their victims and will spin the narrative in a way that benefits them: Heard’s statement today continues her pattern, in an attempt to convince the public that the justice system went against her right to freedom of speech. Yes, we have the right to say what we want, but when words are used as a weapon and seemingly untrue, there must be consequences to protect actual victims. The jury and much of the public did not believe Amber Heard, but did believe Johnny Depp—because belief did not dissipate, and that is the true takeaway. Believe that your voice is stronger when your words are grounded in truth; believe that others can see through the lies; believe that justice will prevail, and most of all, believe survivors.

#justice for johnny depp #johnny depp #believe survivors #believe survivors not narcissists #domestic violence doesn't discriminate #dv survivors #true power #power in resilience #power in truth #me too #men can be abused too #men can be victims too #gender equality

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themandylorian · 2 years

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There is a difference between truth and lies; this case wasn’t to negate domestic violence survivors but to reveal that Heard’s op-Ed played on society’s belief that survivors could be determined by gender. This was a high-profile case where Heard claimed that because Depp was “powerful,” he could not possibly be harmed, least of all by her. For someone who throws the word “misogyny” around, this implication continues the patriarchal narrative where a man is powerful based on their physicality and social influence. True power goes beyond that: it is in your mental and emotional battles, and your determination to overcome addictions when your dependencies feel like your only support. Power is in walking away from a fight with someone you love or in recognition when one realizes that their relationship is doing more harm than good. Lastly, power is in resilience—to go forward when people will tell you to “see if they believe you,” despite being subjected to scrutiny from the justice system and the court of public opinion. Today's verdict should not be seen as a way to silence survivors, but to hopefully inspire those to speak out against their abusers; the narcissists who will gaslight their victims and will spin the narrative in a way that benefits them: Heard’s statement today continues her pattern, in an attempt to convince the public that the justice system went against her right to freedom of speech. Yes, we have the right to say what we want, but when words are used as a weapon and seemingly untrue, there must be consequences to protect actual victims. The jury and much of the public did not believe Amber Heard but did believe Johnny Depp—because belief did not dissipate, and that is the true takeaway. Believe that your voice is stronger when your words are grounded in truth; believe that others can see through the lies; believe that justice will prevail, and most of all, believe in survivors.

"Tell the world, Johnny, tell them, 'Johnny Depp, I, a man, I'm a victim too of domestic violence' and see how many people believe or side with you."

#team johnny #justice for johnny depp #depp v heard trial #justice #johnny depp #believe survivors #dv survivor #domestic violent relationships #domestic violence doesn't discriminate

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themandylorian · 2 years

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be kind. be ridiculously, radically, endlessly kind. be a part of someone’s good day. send nice thoughts, send positive vibes, send support and love and well wishes. be kind. so often we wish for tomorrow to be a good day when we are at our lowest. some sort of sign that it gets better. be a part of that better day for someone. the world does not magically decide that it will be softer on you today, tomorrow, the next day. and sometimes it starts with a message from someone else, maybe a little bit of inner strength to pull yourself up and take a shower, maybe a bit of sunlight makes the day better. but it’s these small things, these soft things that make a day better. so be kind. don’t ever think about being anything other than kind. be a part of someone’s good day because you don’t know how desperate they might be for it.

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themandylorian · 2 years

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“And I hate to make this all about me

But who am I supposed to talk to?

What am I supposed to do

if there’s no you. . .”

I never wanted to relate to this song, but I did, and life will not go back to normal—I’m not sure what that is anymore. Unfortunately my Grams, my second mom, didn’t get better, but she so wanted to. Ovarian cancer was too strong and fought dirtier than she ever could. I can’t talk to her in person anymore, but I’ve been finding myself talking to her in her room and playing with her favorite rings now worn on my fingers.

Thank you Taylor for writing and sharing such a beautiful song that perfectly captured so many emotions while watching someone we love battle cancer.

#thank you taylor swift #taylor swift #ovarian cancer #saddest songs #depression era #it’s been a minute #songs to cry to #bigger than the whole sky #marjorie taylor swift #coping with grief

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