Today, my abuser's name and my domestic violence file # is public. It's a massive step.
When you are a victim of
#domesticviolence
, it CAN be shameful. I am living, shame-free. Today, my abuser is served with a 50-year order for protection and I am fully free.
You CAN share.
Our mortgage dude: "You're all set, except I need to know why your husband-to-be doesn't pay rent."
Me: "Are you serious?"
Our mortgage dude: "I need a letter stating why you're not charging him rent."
Me: "Oh boy."
I give you, the letter.
@tchapmanonline
No, it's not crazy. It's late. Maybe perfectly-timed for so many who get to hear your masterpieces for the first time ever. I'm so jealous.
Thank you for teaching us about vulnerability in music. And big dreams.
Listening to "Talkin' bout a Revolution" tonight. Thank you.
Mom of special needs kid who has decided that he can be brave and try new lunch items.
Thank you. So far we've had about five other things than nuggets-- for him, that's a HUGE deal. Just this week, dude ate my homemade pho!
This program matters.
@AndreaY69881798
I am authentically sorry that your children have to miss important milestones with their father. Children need all the people in the world who love them.
Any word on how the police officer is doing who was assaulted?
Peace and light!
@PeteStauber
Wolves are immensely important to our habitats. Lone wolves are an issue, but it's rare.
@Howling4Wolves
is a FANTASTIC resource to help understand the wolves' impact on our state.
I did a medical assist today on my
@Delta
(1630) flight.
I'm not a doctor or nurse. I took CPR training and very basic EMT training. I re-up every few years.
No one else stood up. No one was available. It was unfortunately down to me.
We went from a human slumped over to
No. No, I'm not going to fill this out. Again.
When you do all my care. Yes. I know it's important. But you have all this info. So, no.
Patients, it's okay to say no. You are allowed no. No, is often the right answer.
@bigkiitten
Imagine saying loudly, "I carry so much internal trauma that I haven't addressed that I managed to continue my rampant sexism and bigotry, but now with extra-special bonus self-ignorance."
It's remarkable, really.
@sewistwrites
A million years ago, I was a 26 or 27-something mom. I looked much younger. A woman at the mall told me, "this is why we wait until we have a job to have children" as my little one was being perfectly age-appropriate.
I never forgot her cruelty.
My hope for 2020, is that this incredible, unstoppable human being is given an even bigger platform to share her courage, grit and message. Let's make it happen.
I want people to see me. Not for some narcissistic reason, but for a very practical one: Society is never going to change its ableist views unless we normalize disabilities. And for that to happen, people actually need to see disabled people...
#MyBestSelfie
♿️👋🏻
@davidgmandel
My abuser had a full anger management workbook I found (from his first marriage.) Partially filled in. He learned. Got smarter.
I pray for his next victim.
Hey,
@GovTimWalz
. Hi,
@mnhealth
. Can we sit down for a second? (Cool. Thanks.)
How is it, that almost 2 years into a global pandemic, Minnesota's COVID tests are backed up almost a week? And rapid tests are unavailable to purchase?
How is that happening?
Here is how someone can hack a account. And yes- this public, because YOU need to know about it.
They need your first name/last name. Email. Phone.
That's it. Nothing else.
They can gain access to addresses + orders SIMPLY with that info. (Con't)
@JennMGreenberg
Our pastor housed my abusive husband and asked me what my part was. He applauded when I suggested that I could write an apology.
That letter was included in court. "She wasn't really THAT scared. Look."
He now runs a very well known starving kids org.
I don't go to church
@emrazz
I would walk ar night. With my kids. Bundled up under the stars. We would go shopping. I’d let my 10 year old navigate the store without me right beside him. My teen said they’d run. At 4am. With headphones.
@KSTP
I enjoy the sound of many, many Churches around me— ringing their bells, even though I don’t attend or share their beliefs. I’m looking forward to the Muslim community hearing their precious calls as well. May we be not just tolerant, but kind. Not just accepting but welcoming.
This has to be the stupidest, most inequitable field trip I have ever gotten notice of.
My kid is tiny. He's not in a 24-inch bike. Lakeville, what is wrong with you.
@JBsTwoCents
Every group. Every. Single. One. I've. Ever. Known. Cannibalizes itself. It eats itself alive. And there's always a split- and it restarts and cannibalizes again. EVERY TIME.
@nickjr
As I pack up for cancer surgery, I clicked and good god, I’m glad I did. Good work. We all need these reminders. The world was very big once and we were very good. We still are.
@ATMwithJacy
As a stepmom, it's a HARD, unforgiving, incredible road filled with moments I ache and love -- equally. My two bonus kids own my heart-- I cherish them so.
I'm proud of her for living her truth and giving those sweet kids a different future.
And how great is it to see a woman
@Steve_Sailer
Let me guess, you’ve never gone on a Barbie-playing-bender where it’s puppy protector/wedding coordinator/cool lawyer by day and reckless, irresponsible assassin by night.
Figures.
It’s cool. You just don’t understand.
Today, my order of protection was proven in court. It went from ex parte to granted after almost 3, nail-biting weeks.
You know what people don’t talk about?
#Domesticviolence
. So, I will. I’m not ashamed.
Not anymore.
Did y’all see the
@chicagotribune
yesterday?? If so, then you probably saw me in my New York Fashion Week outfit. Huge thanks to
@nschoenberg
and
@StaceyWescott1
!! I’m beyond proud of the disability representation we’re seeing right now and honored to be a part of it all... ♿️❤️
Today, I found out
@togetherrising
paid off my cancer bills. Like, they are at ZERO.
I cried. I cackled (because I'm awkward like that.) I logged in and saw that my
@MayoClinic
cancer bills are at $0.00.
Then I breathed, for the first time in a long time.
Thank God.
@Phil_Lewis_
I pray she’s safe and walking towards a life of light. May she be given resources and love to ride above what’s coming.
I won a 50-year order of protection against my abuser. Life has never been brighter.
@jonnysun
@Aprl24KT
And may those of us, who have not lived those things, elevate (financially and otherwise) the stories being told by others who have.
@poepilled
I told a graphic design dude who insisted on creating posters saying, “save second base” that breast cancer survivors hated that. The weirdos came after me for years. (I kicked breast cancer’s arse.)
Hey providers. Stop making cancer patients write out their diagnosis at every visit. Keep this sh
#t
on record. Data is remarkable, but this isn’t data. It’s triggering busy-work.
Because if you can't bring Carnage, to a sleepy little suburban neighborhood in Lakeville, where can you, really?
We will be live-tweeting and absolutely delighted-- stuffing our faces, and our souls. (We also have first-aid kits.)
So, you guys. My neighbors have posted they are hosting a party. And we're all like, "Awww." Because in *this* neighborhood, that usually means mimosa's and gossip.
And it turns out, that's not the kind of party at all. HANG WITH ME. It's storytime.
@JesseKellyDC
As an adopted child that was in the foster system for a very short while, I often think of those that spent longer waiting for loving parents.
Jesse, how many children will you adopt? Or, are you only about words and not actions?
This is a beautiful photo of a family.
This was a kind surprise from my
@delta
flight yesterday.
This is your reminder to get certified and keep up those certifications. Our health depends on the humans around us.
Proud to serve and help.
@RichardEngel
And we must not broadcast or elevate them.
@elonmusk
, how can this platform silence Hamas terrorists while offering sanctity and respect for victims of their violence?
@KayAyDrew
Our cat freaked out when our 9 year old had croup. He woke us up to alert us Dan was struggling. Animals are just incredible. Love to your family!
@MelaninDeficien
@JohnFugelsang
Tracy is incredible.
All That You Have Is Your Soul is something I played to and sung to my babies. The lyrics are.... tear-jerking.
Give it a listen.
And once that email has been changed (again) there's no way to get your account. It's the simplest scam ever.
Your addresses, orders and info (Kohl's Cash, too) will all be in someone else's hands.
@Kohls
has NO WAY to prevent it. None.
Close. Your. Account.
I beat cervical cancer with a radical hysterectomy in 2013. Colorectal in 2014-2021, thyroid cancer in 2016. Currently kicking breast cancer’s ass. Size 16 to size 6/8.
Buy the bikini. Wear it proudly. I’ll see you at the pool. Scars and all.
@ANNELAMOTT
Are you, though?
You quoted followers questioning your comment and were quite snarky to them, too. Those quotes are still up-- along with your comments to them.
That's a bummer, because frankly, you're better than that.
I hope this New Year gives you a reprieve and new
@Jezebel
Thank god her husband talked some sense into her. What if she actually had informed opinions of her own? HOW EMBARRASSING WOULD THAT BE YOU FEMINIST MAGAZINE, YOU?
After verified in chat, they can get a password reset request TO the new account. And your old account WILL NO LONGER EXIST. True story. You will be ERASED.
All they have to do? Is change the email ONE MORE TIME with the same method above. They know both email address logins.
@Ellen_Lee3
I want to reach through here and just sit with you. I beat cancer last year— and I remember the sheer terror.
May you stay safe- in all ways. May he understand his actions cause you pain. May you heal.
A MN vaccination equity reminder:
- Those without computer access have a barrier
- Those not speaking English have a barrier
- Those without transportation have a barrier
- Those at work and unable to sit in a "waiting room" for 2+ hours have a barrier
Think about that.
@ProfEmilyOster
Children are not collateral damage for the economy. Your take was not only irresponsible, but it could contribute to kids being harmed.
That being said, sometimes we are all wrong. I hope you come back from your Twitter break with health, and a new perspective.
"You may be tired after radiation" to me, is the equivalent of saying my MRI-assisted biopsy was, "just a little poke."
For the love of good medicine, oncology teams, tell me I'm going to feel like I was beaten by God himself carried the stick. That way, I can prepare.
I should add, this isn't the first time I've used that training. In 2020, I assisted with a really, really unfortunate accident.
It's up to us. So often we are who we need. Check into community education or your workplace and ask about certification today!
Woke up to news about
@keithellison
and feeling more crushed about our nation’s future. We must believe survivors, and listen deeply to understand how violence damages all involved.