In The Life of Brezzy

The Little Things That Are Unseen.

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Moonlight (2016) Directed by Barry Jenkins

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Samiko Odunukwe and Adamu Bulus by Ikenna Ideh for Nataal Magazine - Nov 2019

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Dreamgirls (2006) Costume design by Sharen Davis

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Happy Birthday to the greatest of all time, Tupac Amaru Shakur. Words can’t describe how much love and respect that I have for Pac. I truly Thank God that Tupac was here and that he showed the world his talent and wisdom. There will never be someone as special as Tupac in this lifetime. Continue to rest in paradise. ❤

[oshun67]

Never forget

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Adut Akech Bior, by Adam K. Sinding. Backstage at Tom Ford, Spring/Summer 2020

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Baecation

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Child.

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this ^^^^

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On your way out, tell her I will be a few minutes late. But she shouldn’t worry. Jingle All The Way (1996)

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types of healthy coping skills

1. self-soothing

comforting yourself through the 5 senses

Touch: stuffed animals, stress balls, taking a bath, a soft blanket

Hear: music, audio book, guided relaxation

See: snow globe, glitter, calming images, art, anything that pleases you visually 

Taste: tea, mints, gum

Smell: lotion, candles, incense 

2. distraction

removing your focus from the stressor for a period of time

puzzles, art, crafting, reading, movies, gaming, exercise, being social

3. opposite action

doing the opposite of the impulse that aligns with a positive emotion

affirmations, inspiration, lighthearted and encouraging focus

4. emotional awareness

identifying and constructively expressing what you’re feeling

journaling, listing emotions, using a emotional identification chart, drawing, therapy

5. mindfulness

centering and anchoring yourself to the present moment

meditation, guided relaxation, yoga, breathing exercises, candle gazing, going for a walk

6. ask for help

this is important to do when you feel like your coping skills are not enough or they are too negative and detrimental  

therapy is ideal for helping a person create a healthy coping strategy and incorporate it into their life 

*a coping skill is considered healthy if it helps you to deal with stress more positively, does not hinder your progress, and isn’t harmful physically or mentally. A coping skill can become negative when it is used to completely avoid dealing with the stressor. 

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The above video titled “The Unequal Opportunity Race” was screened as part of a schoolwide Black History Month program at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia. Some parents apparently weren’t thrilled about that. One local grandparent had two words for what this video was pushing on white kids.

[ellyannep]

This video is such a great educational tool I fell in love with it when I first saw it

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