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The Wall at 14th Street Union Square

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I follow in the footsteps of other famous social activist photographers such as Gordon Parks, Robert Frank, Louis H. Draper and James Van Der Zee.

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I don’t expect this blog post to get many Likes or even views but as a Black Woman Living in a racist sexist ageist country about to be taken over by the devil and his cohorts I cannot ignore what goes on around me and make believe Life is all sugar coated candy canes.

On 9/11 2001 we pulled together as one country, one people. We had a sense of nation and unity. On 11/9 2016 that was all shattered. Hopes for the future died. The rift, divide, chasm caused by the hateful words of one man, one male is who now preparing to be the “leader of the not so free world” has shattered all illusions of unity. He has dug from the filth swampy wastelands to stir up hatreds and vendettas that should have remained buried. Our county has now been thrown into an uncertain chaos which will…

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Magical, Mystical, Mythical Queendoms

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The petite populace of Pangaea. Gaia’s MadDroids of Gondwana. Before the separation divided rift occurred. From them many were planeted, flourished and grew.

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Magical, Mystical, Mythical Queendoms

Two for one today Folks!!

Mushroom Mansions

Occupied by Fairies, Urchins, Green Gaia Goddesses, Gypsies, Gnomes, Gremlins, Grr–Gnomes (result of inter-species mating), Sprites, Pixies and the Forest Little People.

The Pixies eat Pixza and sometimes can be persuaded to share with the other woodland denizens.

Welcome to the Town of Grody Growths.

Later on some future pre-determined date there will be a Dance-off between the Smooth Stepping Smurfs and Leaping Leprechauns! Stay Turned and Stay Tuned!!

Toadstool Towns

Link to Alien Spore Spaceships: https://goo.gl/photos/YRXaZuc6GxryUKru8

Castle Fungus with Uncle Mungus

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Mental Illness: Normal Consequences Of Abuse Or Something Wrong With You?

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This is a much better way to look at mental illness and traumatic events. Abuse can and does lead to PTSD, depression, suicidal thoughts, etc… I believe and know that some of my responses to environmental triggers are my brains way of protecting me from danger. Even though we want to let go of the past sometimes, many times the Past won’t let go of us.

CynthiaBaileyRug's avatarCynthia Bailey-Rug, Christian Author

Something crossed my mind recently.

People with PTSD/C-PTSD, depression or anxiety that stems from being abused are referred to as having a mental illness, or mental health problems.  It occurred to me though that this is, in a way, false.

Yes, C-PTSD/PTSD, depression & anxiety are proof of damage in the brain, so they are in that sense mental disorders.  But, such things are also normal reactions to highly abnormal circumstances.  The truth is actually that these disorders were brought about by an abusive person determined to hurt you.

Having C-PTSD, PTSD, depression or anxiety aren’t signs that you are weak, a failure, stupid or anything else.  They are simply proof that you have been through some traumatic things, & you survived!  You are strong!

Rather than being ashamed of yourself for being “mentally ill”, why not instead embrace the fact that you are a normal, mentally healthy person who has been through some…

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Don’t Hate!! Donate!!

On By dancingpalmtreesIn AABR, Art, Autism, Autism Activism, Autism Activism Advocate, Don't Hate. Donate!, Gideon’s Greeting, QCP, Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), Special Olympics, Special Olympics ~~ Change a Life Today!!, Stephen as a Mighty Autism Warrior!!!, Stephen as Autism Warrior!!, Stephen's Special Olympics Days at St. John's University in Queens, Uncategorized9 Comments

 

Don’t Hate! Donate!!

Can’t Donate Money??  Well many Residential Homes for Disabled Adults are in need of Art Supplies, Board Games or your time as a Volunteer. Are you a gifted and talented photographer? Well many adults with Autism are eager to learn photography and would be delighted to have you as a teacher!!

People with Autism are very creative, talented and gifted and enjoy expressing their creativity. Please Observe my brother Stephen as Artist. Drawing and creating collages are just one of the many ways he expresses himself as an Artist.

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Special Olympics  ~~ Change a Life Today!!

http://www.specialolympics.org/

https://give.specialolympics.org/page/contribute/high?cha=13&ms=evergreenEMG&utm_source=YahooGemini&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BRD%20-%20CW

Stephen’s Special Olympics Days at St. John’s University in Queens

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This event passed but there is always time to Volunteer for the 2017 Special Olympics!

2016 Special Olympics New York Winter Games Volunteers

 

AABR

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/aabr

Queens Centers for Progress

http://www.queenscp.org/how-you-can-help/donations/

 

Gideon’s Greeting
When the angel of the Lord found Gideon cowering in fear from the Midianites, the angel said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior” (Judges 6:12 NIV). So say those words to yourself whenever you are afraid. Even when, like Gideon, you don’t feel anything like a warrior, say, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”

 

Stephen as a Mighty Autism Warrior!!!

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