Tag: respect
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I Speak Many Languages. Masking Follows Me in ALL of Them
I’m multilingual. But behind each language was a mask—until I found the one that didn’t come with trauma. Turns out, fluency isn’t freedom. Identity is.
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ASL Journey
I have mentioned I’m working on learning ASL. I thought it might be fun to share how I’m doing with this. There is also the disturbing thing I want to share with you. Did you know 90% of parents who have a deaf child do not bother to learn ASL? Talk about isolating to put…
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When Talking Takes Everything—And Silence Gives it Back
I spent years performing speech that drained me—now I’ve unmasked the truth. Talking isn’t connection for me—it’s exhaustion, confusion, and finally… freedom
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Simple Joy and Life
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. This one is pretty easy for me to describe. It is actually this site. I get to be me without apology and as I learn what masks I’ve worn I get to share that. My site is totally based on what chaos it…
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Acceptance for the First Time
What I look forward to is acceptance because of what it leads to. This is one of my heavier posts, I talk about how lack of acceptance has lead to abuse, mental health problems, people pleasing and the dangers there. I also talk about a group of people have shown me what acceptance really is.
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Finding Stability Through Kink and Chaos
This post took a fair bit of encouragement from my pack. It is not easy to speak of something that is controversial however I will not lie about who I am, this is me staying true to the promise of being transparent.
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The Seven Grandfather Teachings: Respect (mâmawohkamâtowin ᒫᒪᐓᐦᑲᒫᑐᐏᐣ)
The Seven Grandfather Teachings—Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth—are anchors, guiding me toward a life that resonates with my heart and soul. Reflecting on these teachings, one at a time, feels like a meaningful way to grow and improve. Today, my reflection is on Respect. Respect is foundational within the Plains Cree tradition—it…
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Friendship Exposes the Danger of a Predator
I trusted a friend with my struggles, seeking connection and understanding. Instead, I uncovered manipulation, dismissal, and danger—the predator hiding behind the mask of friendship. This is a story of betrayal, broken boundaries, and survival—a cautionary tale about friendship turned harmful.
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Snowstorms and Reflections: Assumptions, Life, and Apologies
Reflections inspired by snowstorms and the lessons of patience, assumptions, and accountability. Explore life’s challenges through the lens of humility, respect, and personal growth.
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Understanding Intimacy in Relationships
Ok so you get two for one today. This one is about a specific topic. Intimacy in a romantic relationship. I am going to need you to stay with me on this one. The example I will be using is a hot button topic but perfect for my needs today. I am actually going to…
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