Don’t miss this powerful virtual event – AMPLIFYING MALE ALLYSHIP AND ADVOCACY – on Wednesday, November 9th at 1pm ET, in collaboration with the team behind #AftershockDoc. The event, in partnership with @weinspirejustice, will dig deeper into the U.S. maternal health crisis and the role men can play in ending it. I’m honored to share the stage with two of the film participants, Omari Maynard and Bruce McIntyre III, who will share their experiences and activism, as well as other men using their voices and platforms to advocate for change. As men and white people, we must be a part of the fight to end this horrifying expression of patriarchy and racism.
Learn more about the film, directed by Tonya Lewis Lee and Paula Eiselt and reserve your spot at the event here: https://bit.ly/aftershock-virtual-events. Link also in my stories!
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@teampicmo @aftershockdoc @theariahfoundation @savearose.foundation #blackmaternalhealth #allyship #positivemasculinity
Happy Friday ☺️ ( @sloth_insta_lover )
I love LA & I don’t care who knows it 🥲
Video CW: Maternal mortality and racism
I was so nourished and inspired today by the panel today in partnership with @aftershockdoc . Truly and incredible film about such an important topic. You can watch it now on Hulu.
@teampicmo @aftershockdoc @theariahfoundation @savearose.foundation #blackmaternalhealth #positivemasculinity
“The Highly Sensitive Person” & “The Highly Sensitive Person in Love” by #ElaineAron
**After this post I had quite a few people in the comments mentioning that the HSP trait is actually autism. Please see the comments for some additional thoughts! 💜*
(First 5 book pages are from the first book, the rest are from the second book :))
Wow, 2 books AT ONE TIME????!!!! Shit is getting wild over here at #McGReads !!! What’s next…um…like…THREEE books at once??? lol.
Anyway. I read these books a few years ago and found them incredibly helpful for being able to understand more about myself and my needs. About 20-30% of the population are HSPs. As I caught up with an old friend from high school a few weeks ago, I was able to reflect to him based on some of the things that he was telling me that he was likely an HSP. He was so relieved that nothing was “wrong” with him and to hear more about what I’d learned about being and HSP and how this knowledge has helped me navigate being in the world. When you feel like you are overstimulated by things that are considered to be “normal” to most people (like certain smells, noises, sounds, textures, etc), it’s easy to try and ignore our feelings, but that usually results in resentment long term.
If you are an HSP and don’t know it (as I didn’t until a few years ago), these books will likely be really helpful. As with any other identity that does not belong to the dominant group, it’s important to know how we have internalized these ideas that we “should be different” than we are. I’m finding great value in re-reading some of the passages that I put tabs in. Which is why I use tabs. 😉
My Booklist:
bit.ly/mcgreads (link in bio)
#McGReads
“The Highly Sensitive Person” & “The Highly Sensitive Person in Love” by #ElaineAron
**After this post I had quite a few people in the comments mentioning that the HSP trait is actually autism. Please see the comments for some additional thoughts! 💜*
(First 5 book pages are from the first book, the rest are from the second book :))
Wow, 2 books AT ONE TIME????!!!! Shit is getting wild over here at #McGReads !!! What’s next…um…like…THREEE books at once??? lol.
Anyway. I read these books a few years ago and found them incredibly helpful for being able to understand more about myself and my needs. About 20-30% of the population are HSPs. As I caught up with an old friend from high school a few weeks ago, I was able to reflect to him based on some of the things that he was telling me that he was likely an HSP. He was so relieved that nothing was “wrong” with him and to hear more about what I’d learned about being and HSP and how this knowledge has helped me navigate being in the world. When you feel like you are overstimulated by things that are considered to be “normal” to most people (like certain smells, noises, sounds, textures, etc), it’s easy to try and ignore our feelings, but that usually results in resentment long term.
If you are an HSP and don’t know it (as I didn’t until a few years ago), these books will likely be really helpful. As with any other identity that does not belong to the dominant group, it’s important to know how we have internalized these ideas that we “should be different” than we are. I’m finding great value in re-reading some of the passages that I put tabs in. Which is why I use tabs. 😉
My Booklist:
bit.ly/mcgreads (link in bio)
#McGReads
“The Highly Sensitive Person” & “The Highly Sensitive Person in Love” by #ElaineAron
**After this post I had quite a few people in the comments mentioning that the HSP trait is actually autism. Please see the comments for some additional thoughts! 💜*
(First 5 book pages are from the first book, the rest are from the second book :))
Wow, 2 books AT ONE TIME????!!!! Shit is getting wild over here at #McGReads !!! What’s next…um…like…THREEE books at once??? lol.
Anyway. I read these books a few years ago and found them incredibly helpful for being able to understand more about myself and my needs. About 20-30% of the population are HSPs. As I caught up with an old friend from high school a few weeks ago, I was able to reflect to him based on some of the things that he was telling me that he was likely an HSP. He was so relieved that nothing was “wrong” with him and to hear more about what I’d learned about being and HSP and how this knowledge has helped me navigate being in the world. When you feel like you are overstimulated by things that are considered to be “normal” to most people (like certain smells, noises, sounds, textures, etc), it’s easy to try and ignore our feelings, but that usually results in resentment long term.
If you are an HSP and don’t know it (as I didn’t until a few years ago), these books will likely be really helpful. As with any other identity that does not belong to the dominant group, it’s important to know how we have internalized these ideas that we “should be different” than we are. I’m finding great value in re-reading some of the passages that I put tabs in. Which is why I use tabs. 😉
My Booklist:
bit.ly/mcgreads (link in bio)
#McGReads
When it’s so close to the weekend you can taste it 👅 (sound on 🔉) (@t.hanks)
@pinkmantaray 💜
Hi I’m sexy. But you know what ELSE is important?? Tomorrow, November 8th is the last day to vote or mail in your ballot for LA voters!!! 🗳️📣
I’m super grateful for the people at @knockdotla putting together a super comprehensive progressive voter guide so researching how to vote progressive doesn’t have to be a whole ass part-time job. 🙄 Dope art by @ashluka 🤩
You can google “Knock LA 2022 midterm voter guide” to find the whole detailed thing!
Voting isn’t THE answer to the big changes we want to see, but it is a helpful tool. In the meantime, join your local progressive grassroots organizations and let’s build power to create the world we all deserve! ❤️🔥
Hi I’m sexy. But you know what ELSE is important?? Tomorrow, November 8th is the last day to vote or mail in your ballot for LA voters!!! 🗳️📣
I’m super grateful for the people at @knockdotla putting together a super comprehensive progressive voter guide so researching how to vote progressive doesn’t have to be a whole ass part-time job. 🙄 Dope art by @ashluka 🤩
You can google “Knock LA 2022 midterm voter guide” to find the whole detailed thing!
Voting isn’t THE answer to the big changes we want to see, but it is a helpful tool. In the meantime, join your local progressive grassroots organizations and let’s build power to create the world we all deserve! ❤️🔥
Hi I’m sexy. But you know what ELSE is important?? Tomorrow, November 8th is the last day to vote or mail in your ballot for LA voters!!! 🗳️📣
I’m super grateful for the people at @knockdotla putting together a super comprehensive progressive voter guide so researching how to vote progressive doesn’t have to be a whole ass part-time job. 🙄 Dope art by @ashluka 🤩
You can google “Knock LA 2022 midterm voter guide” to find the whole detailed thing!
Voting isn’t THE answer to the big changes we want to see, but it is a helpful tool. In the meantime, join your local progressive grassroots organizations and let’s build power to create the world we all deserve! ❤️🔥
Hi I’m sexy. But you know what ELSE is important?? Tomorrow, November 8th is the last day to vote or mail in your ballot for LA voters!!! 🗳️📣
I’m super grateful for the people at @knockdotla putting together a super comprehensive progressive voter guide so researching how to vote progressive doesn’t have to be a whole ass part-time job. 🙄 Dope art by @ashluka 🤩
You can google “Knock LA 2022 midterm voter guide” to find the whole detailed thing!
Voting isn’t THE answer to the big changes we want to see, but it is a helpful tool. In the meantime, join your local progressive grassroots organizations and let’s build power to create the world we all deserve! ❤️🔥
Hi I’m sexy. But you know what ELSE is important?? Tomorrow, November 8th is the last day to vote or mail in your ballot for LA voters!!! 🗳️📣
I’m super grateful for the people at @knockdotla putting together a super comprehensive progressive voter guide so researching how to vote progressive doesn’t have to be a whole ass part-time job. 🙄 Dope art by @ashluka 🤩
You can google “Knock LA 2022 midterm voter guide” to find the whole detailed thing!
Voting isn’t THE answer to the big changes we want to see, but it is a helpful tool. In the meantime, join your local progressive grassroots organizations and let’s build power to create the world we all deserve! ❤️🔥
Hi I’m sexy. But you know what ELSE is important?? Tomorrow, November 8th is the last day to vote or mail in your ballot for LA voters!!! 🗳️📣
I’m super grateful for the people at @knockdotla putting together a super comprehensive progressive voter guide so researching how to vote progressive doesn’t have to be a whole ass part-time job. 🙄 Dope art by @ashluka 🤩
You can google “Knock LA 2022 midterm voter guide” to find the whole detailed thing!
Voting isn’t THE answer to the big changes we want to see, but it is a helpful tool. In the meantime, join your local progressive grassroots organizations and let’s build power to create the world we all deserve! ❤️🔥
Voting guide for LA! Share widely! 📣📢📣📢 @dsa_la
For the full guide check out dsa-la.org/voter-guide
Voting guide for LA! Share widely! 📣📢📣📢 @dsa_la
For the full guide check out dsa-la.org/voter-guide
Voting guide for LA! Share widely! 📣📢📣📢 @dsa_la
For the full guide check out dsa-la.org/voter-guide
Voting guide for LA! Share widely! 📣📢📣📢 @dsa_la
For the full guide check out dsa-la.org/voter-guide
Voting guide for LA! Share widely! 📣📢📣📢 @dsa_la
For the full guide check out dsa-la.org/voter-guide
Voting guide for LA! Share widely! 📣📢📣📢 @dsa_la
For the full guide check out dsa-la.org/voter-guide
Voting guide for LA! Share widely! 📣📢📣📢 @dsa_la
For the full guide check out dsa-la.org/voter-guide
Voting guide for LA! Share widely! 📣📢📣📢 @dsa_la
For the full guide check out dsa-la.org/voter-guide
