Suha Suleman Lalani, 25, lost her maternal aunt to breast cancer due to cultural fears and late diagnosis.
She realized that if it could happen to her privileged family, countless others were at risk too.
Thus, the idea for PinkDetect was born.
You're Not a Criminal, but You're Going to Jail: My ICE Detention Story
I had rehearsed the words for days, the ones I knew would probably change everything. Mama, I think I might be…
But then, before I could force the words out, the world shattered around me.
https://buff.ly/rNQlkpa
A picture of a d10 with a story. (Repost from Pixelfed)
When I was in high school, I played a lot of Dungeons and Dragons. Think back to 2nd Edition with THAC0. Anyway, I played a lot with my best friends, who would go on to be one of my best men at my wedding.
While in high school, his had a house fire at home. I walked through his house with him the next day. Sitting on his charred, computer was his D&D dice. Most were so charred they were unreadable. Not the d10. It had a coating that looked like a toasted marshmallow.
He was going to chuck it, but I asked if he'd mind if I kept it. He did not.
I've had it since.
That was 26+ years ago. Used it last weekend playing D&D.
I'd Rather Keep My Peace will help you learn how to overcome trauma through reflection of my personal experiences. From identifying triggers to techniques on how to calm your nervous system. Part 1 of this 3 part collection teaches a useful breathing exercise and breaks down how to set successful boundaries.
#mentalhealth #settingboundaries #traumarecovery #abuserecovery #innerpeace #personalstory #reflecting #mom #PTSD #anxiety #boxbreathing
http://ittybitty4life.com/2025/02/21/id-rather-keep-my-peace-a-story-of-overcoming-trauma-part-1/
I started learning that night about how U.S. immigration policies destroyed his gentle life in ways he had no control over, and for reasons that make no moral or practical sense. I cry sometimes when I think about the senseless cruelty.
https://buff.ly/4aLARlM
They Told Me I Had 5 Years Left… A Stage 4 Cancer Story You Need to Hear!
Inspirational Stage 4 Cancer Survival Story #personalstory #survivingstage4 #chronicillnesswarrior Hi Everyone and Welcome to the Chris Sicat Channel. What would you do if you were told you had only five years to live? For me, it sparked a journey of resilience, purpose, and unwavering faith. Diagnosed with Stage 4 multiple myeloma, a rare bone cancer, I’ve faced excruciating pain, countless…
Black Woman Reflects on How Upbringing By Her Adopted White Family Impacted Her Career And Self-Worth https://shinemycrown.com/black-woman-reflects-on-how-upbringing-by-her-adopted-white-family-impacted-her-career-and-self-worth/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BlackWoman #AdoptedFamily #SelfWorth #CareerImpact #PersonalStory
#askmastodon #askaquestion #askanautistic
Anyone on here face autism stigma regularly?
Everyone I know says the same things about me…but lately I figured this out: every time that happens, I should just tell myself this: ‘nobody’s wrong, everyone could’ve handled it better, and I’m just fine with the way I am’.
That way, it gives every autistic a meaning.
PBS does have resources for autistic people like me, but LifeWorks at WKU was a program that put me in danger.
Some of the people there were mentioned on the resources page because KET actually gave them interviews and network publicity.
I didn’t need LifeWorks to find a job without people getting in the way.
Other than that, kudos to KET for being more autism-friendly than LifeWorks.
Ever felt lost on your career path? 
This is my story of finding my way back to creativity after a detour through engineering, GIS, education, and UX design! 
#GIS #earlychildhoodeducation #uxdesign #blogpost #personalstory #journey
https://shop.roxanneg.design/2024/10/22/am-i-still-employed-as-a-ux-designer/
#KamalaHarris just gave #Democrats something to #fight for
The #convention has been about #linking Harris’ #personalstory with #politics and #policy, making the #campaign about more than #beating #DonaldTrump.
https://19thnews.org/2024/08/kamala-harris-dnc-acceptance-speech/
Continuing my retrospective in the days counting down to #GenderAffirmingSurgery - how a #transgender #woman had a son and committed to being a #father without knowing the consequences.
https://genderidentitytoday.com/amethysta-and-the-child-of-destiny/
Today's poem:
We Live We Live
- by Brandy Nālani McDougall
https://www.tumblr.com/ukdamo/751258368332660736/we-live-we-live?source=share
Does sunset sometimes look like the sun is coming up?
Do you know what a faithful love is like?
You’re crying; you say you’ve burned yourself.
But can you think of anyone who’s not hazy with smoke?
~ Rumi (1207–1273)
https://medium.com/illumination/an-ode-from-our-grateful-hearts-3c2286885fb4 #PersonalStory #Gratitude #Memoir
