Tone policing is in no way new, a tactic used constantly to devalue the sentiment of what others are saying. Frankly, there is just no way to speak of racism “nicely,” and as anti-racists, we cannot afford for Black, Indigenous and other POC lives to be the price for white comfort. We can’t. We can’t afford for women or any marginalized voice to be overshadowed by those who haven’t even lived a single MINUTE in their shoes. We can’t.

Hi!

This is the sign you’ve been looking for, you did not stumble on my post on accident. Please remember that you are a lovely human being who deserves all the good things in life. You deserve roses on your doorsteps, forehead kisses and/or hugs from loved ones, and most importantly, the feeling of knowing that YOU, lovely reader, are going to be just fine. Mistakes happen, wrong choices are made, but that doesn’t change the fact that you need to treat yourself with a little bit of self care. :)

Take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, and let yourself feel whatever you may be feeling. 

You will be okay, everything will eventually work out one way or another. Pain is inevitable, but it does not last forever, suffering is only optional.

Don’t leave without seeing the clouds clear after that rainy day, alright?

FRANK O’HARA

“[JULY IS OVER AND THERE’S VERY LITTLE TRACE]”, Selected Poems by Frank O'Hara (1974);

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