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I don't have words for what happen on Sunday, June 12, 2016

So many issues to tackle.

These horrible events that seem to be taken place on the regular and it's getting very difficult to keep the faith that humanity will win. It makes me want to keep my head down and take care of myself and the ones that I love, my family.

However, I know that's not the solution. For the sake of my girls, my students, strangers, and people I love and care for, I must and will continue to hold on to whatever small inch of thread I have and hope and demand that our voices to be heard.

I will demonstrate through my actions and words that love is love and that we won't all agree, but it doesn't mean I will not treat you with common decency.

The link below beautifully describes something that I understand and can relate to. Having music and a place that is special and your own w/ others like you and be at peace with where you are at that moment.
http://www.npr.org/2016/06/14/482055778/these-are-my-people-writer-reflects-on-orlando-attack-in-washington-post

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