• I’m at a loss for words. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I remember the first time that I experienced real hate, when a group of men threatened me simply because of who I loved. I remember the fear, the uncertainty, the immediate need to escape. I felt alone and trapped. In that moment, I wanted to be someone else, anyone else, other than who I was. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can’t claim that my experiences are the same as what the average person of color experiences daily. Honestly, they’re not even in the same universe and they’re incomparable. But having only felt a tiny speck of irrational hatred, I can’t imagine what you must feel on a daily basis. You do not deserve this. I SUPPORT YOU. You are seen and heard and felt. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m convinced that the only way through this is understanding, compassion, and love. Yes, there will always be people who hate for no reason. It takes courage to admit when you’re wrong and a ton of discipline to change the way you think, especially if you’ve been raised with hate in your heart by others who have hate in their hearts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I’m proud of the people who have chosen to take the step towards understanding and change. Let’s keep taking those steps.
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    I’m at a loss for words. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I remember the first time that I experienced real hate, when a group of men threatened me simply because of who I loved. I remember the fear, the uncertainty, the immediate need to escape. I felt alone and trapped. In that moment, I wanted to be someone else, anyone else, other than who I was. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can’t claim that my experiences are the same as what the average person of color experiences daily. Honestly, they’re not even in the same universe and they’re incomparable. But having only felt a tiny speck of irrational hatred, I can’t imagine what you must feel on a daily basis. You do not deserve this. I SUPPORT YOU. You are seen and heard and felt. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m convinced that the only way through this is understanding, compassion, and love. Yes, there will always be people who hate for no reason. It takes courage to admit when you’re wrong and a ton of discipline to change the way you think, especially if you’ve been raised with hate in your heart by others who have hate in their hearts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I’m proud of the people who have chosen to take the step towards understanding and change. Let’s keep taking those steps.
  • @artisaire made my branding dreams come true with my new Sablewood "S" branded wax seal! I may or may not have stuck one on the corner of my computer monitor...⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ Happy Friday, everyone!⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣
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    @artisaire made my branding dreams come true with my new Sablewood "S" branded wax seal! I may or may not have stuck one on the corner of my computer monitor...⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ Happy Friday, everyone!⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣
  • I love a moody, romantic suite! The vintage floral envelope liner paired with dainty floral illustrations on @artisaire Rosa wax seals were the perfect match. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s a beautiful day in my little corner of Washington and I’m enjoying it with the windows open—thank goodness for spring!
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    I love a moody, romantic suite! The vintage floral envelope liner paired with dainty floral illustrations on @artisaire Rosa wax seals were the perfect match. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s a beautiful day in my little corner of Washington and I’m enjoying it with the windows open—thank goodness for spring!
  • Oh, hi. Is it the end of the Tuesday workday already? If you didn’t catch my stories from this weekend, we spent all three days working on our French door upgrade and I read the new Hunger Games prequel. That was pretty much it 🤷🏻‍♀️ it was fabulous and I can’t remember the last time I read on the couch for 10 hours straight.
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    Oh, hi. Is it the end of the Tuesday workday already? If you didn’t catch my stories from this weekend, we spent all three days working on our French door upgrade and I read the new Hunger Games prequel. That was pretty much it 🤷🏻‍♀️ it was fabulous and I can’t remember the last time I read on the couch for 10 hours straight.