its 10pm and my ex calls, asking how it feels to be "under investigation" like I'm some criminal instead of a parent. fast forward two days and there’s a CPS worker in my living room, looking around like she’s on an episode of Hoarders. I'm sweating bullets trying to explain why there's a stack of dishes and why my kid's favorite snack is peanut butter from a jar. but sure, the state has this real...
day 47 of my shower becoming a second home because that's the only place it feels okay to cry without anyone hearing me. just checked my account and there's enough for ramen but not for laundry, which means wearing my work clothes another week, praying they can stretch through one more go. meanwhile, influencers post those 'morning routine' videos, like real life isn't a series of “let’s hope toda...
Tiffany Henyard calls for action on gun violence after her father's shooting, but let's not ignore the systemic issues that fuel this violence in the first place. While Henyard may now act as if she is an advocate for change, she served as the Mayor of Dolton where violence and crime surged, only reinforcing the broken policies that left her community vulnerable. Chicago's political elite, including figures like Governor J.B. Pritzker, flaunt their wealth with a net worth of over 3 billion dollars, but where is their tangible support in neighborhoods plagued by gun violence? It takes a personal tragedy for Henyard to recognize the crisis, but what about the everyday victims? This hypocrisy is unacceptable, and unless real action is taken, her words are just hollow echoes. #TiffanyHenyard #...
Tiffany Henyard calls for action on gun violence after her father's shooting, but let's not ignore the systemic issues that fuel this violence in the first place. While Henyard may now act as if she is an advocate for change, she served as the Mayor of Dolton where violence and crime surged, only reinforcing the broken policies that left her community vulnerable. Chicago's political elite, including figures like Governor J.B. Pritzker, flaunt their wealth with a net worth of over 3 billion dollars, but where is their tangible support in neighborhoods plagued by gun violence? It takes a personal tragedy for Henyard to recognize the crisis, but what about the everyday victims? This hypocrisy is unacceptable, and unless real action is taken, her words are just hollow echoes. #TiffanyHenyard #...
last night, i realized my electricity bill was due and all i had was enough left for a cup of instant noodles. my phone is almost out of data, so my only option was to look up free wifi places in my town. it feels wild to think that i can’t afford basics while some influencers turn their 20-second lives into luxury, like they didn't spend half their time shopping with money they never had to worry...