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reminiscing on almost a year ago when I premiered ▪️u n k n o w n t o m e▪️ a duet close to my heart between my two amazing friends @elisepacicco & @ericmannnn ⠀
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a year later & my lucky ass gets to dance beside collaborator @ericmannnn again for SANDS, a dance film by @tonntravel & I for #julunaproductions w music by @treyalam. this time in a much different setting - time to get down & dirty in the sand, representing how generation to generation we are all here reading this, standing where we are, because of the people who came before us ⠀
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here’s just the beginning of my homage to my grandparents ❤️
Used to look at #gay couples & think, “One day.” ♂️A big hold up for me was the #intergenerational piece. Like, “sh!t, I only half did that coming out thing; this part feels harder.” Pause. If you’re reading this & need an ear to talk to, hit me up. The only people I used to talk to were the counselors who barely knew me, cause I wanted this all to be secret; but talking felt SO GOOD. So no, it’s not weird if you reach out and we talk about your unique situation. We’re all human, scared & worried about this thing or that; don’t be so stressed about who you want to love. That should, and can be, the fun part; the sunny part of life.☀️☀️☀️ It gets better. Wayyyyy better. Like everything good in life, it takes some work, but it’s worth it. There are millions, literally, millions of people that will love you. So if those in your circle aren’t down, there are so many more. Think big. Keep believing. ❤️ PS printing some save the dates and sh!t is getting real!!! #lgbt #lgbtq #gayathlete #cyclist #gaycouple #gettingmarried #lgbtq #lgbtsupporter #ally #couple #couplegoals #life is a crazy #adventure #believe #betrue #wedding #gaywedding #coffee
This is my mom, who will be 85 in November, and FINALLY succeeded in teaching me to knit when I was about 35 years old. Mom is rockin’ her Ramona Cardigan by Elizabeth Smith, which she knit in Cascade Ecological. #momwhoknits #cascadeeco #ramonacardigan #intergenerational #sweaterknitting #handknits #cardigan
Our son Alex playing chess with grandma.
Encouraging children to connect with their elders is an excellent way to keep the elderly physically and cognitively engaged and challenged, and reduce any isolation that they may experience, and for children to create strong emotional bonds with them, learn how to communicate, respect, show love and appreciation, and understand how to act around people who may have disabilities - make proper eye contact, speak a little louder and a little slower, give them some extra help around the house, etc.
According to the latest statistics, there are 46 million people in the US who are 65 years of age and older. That’s 1 in 7 people. This number is projected to more than double to 98 million by 2060. Time to bridge the intergenerational gap!
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#intergenerational #longevity #lifestyle #brainhealth #cognitivehealth #cognitiveactivity #socialactivity #grandparents #chess #family #purpose
Um projeto intergeracional tem como o seu principal objetivo a interação entre duas ou mais gerações, na partilha de experiências, conhecimentos, habilidades, atitudes e valores a fim de aumentar os respectivos níveis de autoestima e autorrealização pessoal... Tenho um orgulho danado dos resultados desse projeto lindo Intergenerational project has as its main objective the interaction between two or more generations, sharing experiences, knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in order to increase their respective levels of self-esteem and personal self-realization ... I am proud of the results this beautiful project #meuprojetodedoutorado #tãolindos #3anos #naolargomais #ciênciaesabedoria #intergeracionalidade #intergenerational #children #elderlypeople #seniors #granbynurseries
In the nonviolent paradigm, violence is anything that hurts the heart, mind, body or spirit of a child. Emotional abuse doesn’t leave visible scars or visible markings. Emotional abuse leaves long term affects on our mental health, how we navigate challenging situations and most importantly how we relate to others-specifically our children.
•I was born a sensitive child, one who cried a lot and felt intensely. I was shamed and called “llorona (crybaby).” I would run and cry hoping to seek comfort and validation. Instead, I would receive contempt for having feelings and not being able to self regulate. •As a mother, I seek to validate my son’s emotions, but from time to time I can hear the same voices from my childhood and my body responds-feeling triggered and irritated as he expresses his needs.
I take a deep breathe and remember my response is healing work for myself, ancestors,and my son. The burden of breaking intergenerational cycles can feel heavy at times, but I also feel privileged to have been chosen to end this cycle of abuse. For those ending these cycles, for those healing from these wounds, for those realizing this was abuse, for those working everyday to do it differently, I SEE YOU. YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE AND CONNECTION. •Reading this list by Rachel Samson from @sensitivityproject can bring up a lot, take time to hug or say something kind to your inner child. Reach out to those who can support you. Sending all of you love and appreciation for working on shifting the paradigm for our children-Lizeth
#endemotionalabuse #healing
#intergenerational trauma #latinxparenting #latinxparents #latinxfamilies #familiaslatinas #parenting #parents #parentsofcolor #compassionateparenting #nonviolentparenting #peacefulparenting #consciousparenting #strongfamilies #familiasfuertes #raisingconsciouskids #traumainformed #healingcentered #ocmom #ocmoms #longbeachparents #whittier #santaanamoms #whittiermoms#powerwith #parentingforsocialchange #parentingasactivism #parentingwithnonviolence
My grandmother is one of my biggest sources of inspiration. I feel so grateful to have spent the last ten days with her connecting, sharing stories and eating good food. .
Over the last year, I’ve been trying to prioritise friendships and relationships with my family over romantic partners. Sometimes this feels lonely for me and it certainly is not validated by the society I live in. However, it feels true for me right now.
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Doing family work and healing trauma is very important activism. It moves at the speed of trust, slow but deep.
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I am more and more aware of the work my ancestors have done before me and the ways in which I can pass on the baton.
#grandma #love #family #guyana #melaninpoppin #intergenerational #healing