Some may not like what I am about to say in this post, but I am going to say it anyway. There is a lot wrong with the world. One of those things is racism. It is an ugly cancer that needs to be fought vigorously. We also need to hold ourselves accountable for some things. For generations we were dehumanized, told we were less than and to this day, those indoctrinations are still evident. So while we are placing so much light on those who only wish us harm, what are we doing to shine light on ways to improve the futures of our children? Even if we could eliminate racism altogether, there isn't much greater benefit if we aren't focusing on ways to elevate ourselves, ways to lift all of our sisters and brothers out of emotional and economic oppression. Don't place so much focus on the one, most obvious evil, that we just turn a blind eye to the other evils that plague us.
Narcolepsy: Idiocy vs Actuality
Today I was reading an article that a very special person took the time out of her life for. She took the time to let strangers see what it is like for her everyday living with Narcolepsy. It was not something she had to do but something she wanted to do in an effort to increase awareness. Being PWN's, (persons with Narcolepsy ) we already know there is a stigma attached to the disease. Yes, it is officially classified as an auto-immunological disease as well as a neurological disorder. I digress. Anyhow, after getting my official diagnosis, I began hearing all the want to be doctors give their assessments and opinions of what I needed to do and I just brushed it off. Reading some of the comments that I read this evening though were just on a whole other level, especially coming from complete strangers, so I am going to clarify some things. Where should I begin? I think I will start with weight gain. Most PWN do not gain weight because they are too lazy t...
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