Category: Advocacy & Voice
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Laws Changed, But People Didn’t Always Change
Our Beautiful Challenges — Marie W.O.W.C.P. When I was younger, my parents had to fight for me and everything I needed so I could be part of public school, part of the community, and part of the world around me. They did a wonderful job with so many things. What they did wasn’t just out…
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Protecting My Peace Is Growth
I write a gratitude entry every day and sometimes I turn them into blog posts There comes a point in life when you realize that protecting your peace is just as important as protecting your heart. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to understand how important it is to pay attention to the energy around…
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A Healthier Me, A More Independent (Part 3)
A Healthier Me, A More Independent Me (Part 3) Taking care of myself is not about perfection—it’s about learning what works for me. After learning to rest without guilt…and after beginning to understand how I see myself…I realized something important: Taking care of myself is not just one thing. It’s not just rest.It’s not just…
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They See What’s Different- Not What’s Possible
Our Beautiful ChallengesBy Marie W.O.W.C.P. I love where I live. I never thought in my lifetime I would be where I am today, and I don’t take that for granted. There is so much about my life that I’m proud of—even if I don’t always say it out loud. But there’s something that’s been hurting…
OUR BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGES 