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Who You Celebrate Today Says A LOT About You👀

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 1d

Who you celebrate today says A LOT about who you are👀👀👀

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This World Mental Health Day, let's drop the stigma | Whitney Alese

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 3d

"It's challenging to talk about how you're doing mentally since it's an invisible injury — people can't see it, so it's harder to understand, but I think that's why it's so important we feel empowered to open up about it.” - Simone Biles

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 4d

Today is World Mental Health Day &

it’s okay to not be okay,
there is no shame to say you are struggling,
you don’t have struggle in silence or alone,
there is help if you need it,
& it’s ok to get help.

Here are 9 different Mental Health resources to help.

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I had a panic attack last week... | Whitney Alese

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 5d

I juuuuuuust learned about this and I've changed my mind

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 5d

so substack...if I launched one, would you support?

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 6d

I look back on my journal and I am shocked at how I ignored so many signs.
The burnout.
The lack of good sleep.
The piles of unfolded laundry.
The amount of times I was breaking down into tears and hiding it from everyone.
I was not ok...

The Supreme Court just took legal status from 300,000 Venezuelans

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Reposted by Whitney Alese

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 9d

The Supreme Court’s Republican appointees let the Trump administration end the legal status of 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants who were granted Temporary Protected Status, a type of humanitarian relief for people whose home countries are in crisis.

Justice Jackson accuses her colleagues of "repeated, gratuitous, and harmful interference."

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 9d

When we stop paying attention, the administration wins & there is no one to stop them.
So, in essence, embracing helplessness only serves the continued harm.
But how do we keep paying attention? How do we keep fighting back when we are already so weary?

Here are 5 ways, Free post on my Patreon:

Who does your helpless serve? | Whitney Alese

Before we close out Suicide Prevention Month... | Whitney Alese

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 14d

As September is Suicide Prevention Month, we as a society
must address the systems, barriers, and structures that are directly harming one another.

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The Depravity is ASTOUNDING

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · Jul 18

This is so depraved, I cannot think straight

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The Big Bad Bill Passed...Now What | Whitney Alese

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · Jul 8

just here to help

Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · Jul 3

So the Big Bill passed...now what?

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Talk To Me: How are you caring for yourself | Whitney Alese

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · Jul 2

Where clean air, water, & soil are the norm?
Where everyone has access to nutritious foods?
Where medical & scientific advancement thrive?
Where diversity is a strength?
Where inclusion is normalized?
Where humanity is prioritized?

It is possible to dream for better while dismantling the worst.

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · Jul 2

What kind of nation do you want to live in?
Do you want to live where everyone can eat everyday?
Where everyone has access to a safe home?
Where everyone has access to affordable, high quality healthcare?
Where good education is a right?

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · Jul 2

While we are fighting against the things we do not want, we need to also free ourselves to dream about the things we DO want.

We are one of the most well resourced nations in the world and it’s not out of our reach to radically dream a better world while we fight for it.

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · Jun 26

Your existence is NOT solely for resistance.
Your existence is NOT solely for resistance.
Your existence is NOT solely for resistance.
Your existence is NOT solely for resistance.

Beyond the protests, boycotts, and activations, how are you caring for you?

Let's Talk About Those "Sleeper Cells" Yall Are Worried About...

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · Jun 26

Are we ready to be honest about those "Sleeper Cells"?

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