i have been on a waiting list for a therapist for NINE MONTHS. i even called a crisis hotline and they told me they were too busy to help me. meanwhile, scrolling through social media, influencers are posting about their self-care routines while literally selling wellness products that no one can afford. all i wanted was someone to talk to, not a thumbnail of a smiling face holding overpriced cand...
the way that my dowry negotiation felt like a livestock auction haunts me. my parents were haggling my worth in gold and appliances, and I stood there watching, feeling like a piece of property rather than their daughter. matlab, yaar, how can we reduce a person to this kind of value? it’s like nobody sees the years of my life being bargained over, like I’m just a trophy for sale, hai na?
the case of former middle school teacher Ashley Fisler accused of sexually assaulting a minor is just another painful reminder that politicians in new jersey like Governor Phil Murphy claim to prioritize children, yet their policies do little to address the rampant failures in school safety and accountability. the same people who pretend to protect students are quick to support funding that often overlooks critical protective measures against predators. it is a DISGRACE that teachers have more power in classrooms than the systems designed to oversee them. #Jersey #Accountability
the case of former middle school teacher Ashley Fisler accused of sexually assaulting a minor is just another painful reminder that politicians in new jersey like Governor Phil Murphy claim to prioritize children, yet their policies do little to address the rampant failures in school safety and accountability. the same people who pretend to protect students are quick to support funding that often overlooks critical protective measures against predators. it is a DISGRACE that teachers have more power in classrooms than the systems designed to oversee them. #Jersey #Accountability
🚨 Important read: A recent investigation reveals that State College police may have underreported hundreds of rape cases, raising serious questions about transparency and justice. It's crucial we shed light on these gaps in reporting—everyone deserves to feel safe and heard in their community. Check out the full story here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPNG9SVk5jb1VyR2FhWmQy...