Social Issues
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I have a story, a rant, a plea if you will, about the state of things for parents of special needs children, and special needs children in Iowa. Iowa specifically, because that is where I live and have always lived. I’ve known no other state or their procedures for help to parents with special needs,… Read more
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I almost never accept friend requests on Snapchat from strangers, but I use it regularly because my closest friends and I have very long snap streaks, and it’s just fun! Occasionally I’ll accept a friend request, and if the person talks to me with respect, I’ll chat with them and see how it goes. Well… Read more
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I like my America seasoned. Spicy, even. Why water it down? Why dull it? Make it flavorful. Make it robust. I like my America diverse, not divided. I want an endless array of accents crackling and time honored traditions. Why shouldn’t you be proud of who you are and where you’re from?? I like my… Read more
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What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? I saw this prompt, and my plan was to highlight all the positive things that happened this year, before year’s end. I have a massive backup on Google Photos of everything that happened (I take a LOT of photos), and a I… Read more
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Euphoria feels like your chest cracked open and light rushed in, like gravity briefly lost interest in you and let you float an inch above your own life. Colors sharpen, your body hums, and for a rare, suspiciously generous moment, everything makes sense and hurts less at the same time. While I’ve certainly been through… Read more
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