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- Are You Proud of the Person Looking Back At You in the Mirror?
Perspective and mindset are interesting… Ten people can witness the exact same thing and take away completely different facts and… Read more: Are You Proud of the Person Looking Back At You in the Mirror? - Human Beings in Chains: A Child’s View of the Criminal Justice System“High and low of the day?” the Defense Attorney Mom asked her 7 year old son—she was especially curious about… Read more: Human Beings in Chains: A Child’s View of the Criminal Justice System
- Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But Words Can Do More Damage
“At least you’re better to look at than your colleagues.” I blinked back at the Judge in silence, the optimistic… Read more: Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But Words Can Do More Damage - It Broke My Heart AND Fixed My Vision—Part One
I’ve linked previous posts for context. I can’t shut up & love people. If you’re new here, Hi I’m Jackie!… Read more: It Broke My Heart AND Fixed My Vision—Part One - Sharpen the Saw
The importance of words nowadays is downplayed… “They’re just words”… or “Sticks & Stones”… In reality, words can slice like… Read more: Sharpen the Saw - True Life: I’m a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)It takes a lot of energy to be negative. A former gang member who served 14 years behind bars helped… Read more: True Life: I’m a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
- Stop Accepting Breadcrumbs as a Meal
I’m poking the mama bears with this post 😳 My frustrations are at an all time high… This political season… Read more: Stop Accepting Breadcrumbs as a Meal - Character Over Reputation
It has been far too long since I’ve opened my loudmouth. How about three new posts in one weekend? I… Read more: Character Over Reputation - That’s Not MY Justice System
My 6 & 7 year old little girls love to read like their mama. One of our faves when they… Read more: That’s Not MY Justice System - False Dilemma Fallacy
I’ve linked previous posts for context throughout. I can’t shut up & love people. Like that. If you’re new here,… Read more: False Dilemma Fallacy - How To: Save a Life in High Heels
I’ve linked previous posts for context throughout. I can’t shut up & love people. Like that. If you’re new here,… Read more: How To: Save a Life in High Heels - Empathy is NOT an Endorsement
When I heard about the murder of Sonya Massey, my heart sank…Sangamon County is two hours from Mayberry where I… Read more: Empathy is NOT an Endorsement - Know Better. Do Better.
…. But what if you don’t know better? Life is about perspective. Our opinions of the world are strongly guided… Read more: Know Better. Do Better. - You’re Born Looking Like Your Parents, You Die Looking Like Your Decisions
We will call this part 2 of Ant’s Tragically Beautiful Story. You can find Part 1 here: What Happens When… Read more: You’re Born Looking Like Your Parents, You Die Looking Like Your Decisions - Called “the Past” for Good Reason
I’ve linked content for context throughout this post. I can’t shut up & love people. Like that. If you’re new… Read more: Called “the Past” for Good Reason - Why are you here?
I’ve linked content for context throughout this post. I can’t shut up & love people. Like that. If you’re new… Read more: Why are you here? - COMMUNI-tea Support for Callie
Empathy v. Compassion: What’s the Difference? Your FIRST installment in communi-TEA. Click here for context. What is it? Not too… Read more: COMMUNI-tea Support for Callie - The Post With More Redactions Than A FOIA’d Police Report 😬
This lil passion project has crossed more than 2k different eyes in just over a week. Found out there is… Read more: The Post With More Redactions Than A FOIA’d Police Report 😬 - #ILoveJustice
Given my radical thinking about how the justice system should work, I often get asked in jest “Why aren’t you… Read more: #ILoveJustice - The Beautiful Girl We Couldn’t Save
This content discusses the tragic life and death of Madalyn Nicole Popik, a young woman who faced significant challenges including abuse, trauma, and addiction. Despite her struggles, she showed resilience and strength, seeking to overcome her difficulties. The story also highlights the support and love she received from her friend, Callie, and the failures of the justice system to protect her. The narrative sheds light on the need for societal change to support individuals like Madalyn and to address the injustices they face. - Real Life: I’m a 37 year old troublemaker.
I shared my first kind of opinion piece on a kind of controversial topic last week on a *gasp* professional… Read more: Real Life: I’m a 37 year old troublemaker. - A Hero’s Journey from Combat War HERO to Street Junkie: Soldier Robin is Daddy Bird Rising
How does the government support & honor our Veterans who physically survived serving our country, but mentally lost their will to survive from the trauma of war? Veterans Day… Mediocre benefits at a lower disability rating than deserved… A lifetime of trauma with minimal resources to cope… Rip roaring addiction… The comfort of the four walls of a jail cell…. MEET 17CFXXX etc 😳 The best friend a blonde prosecutor could ask for. Robin Findlay is an Army combat war HERO. He did two tours in Iraq from ‘04-‘05 and ‘07-‘08. While serving our country, Rob was shot three times, stabbed twice & took shrapnel to his head from an IED that busted his hearing. That God Damn Soldier was useless to the military in a hospital bed. So the doc gave Rob a rotating prescription of opiates… until he returned to civilian life… Daddy Bird was awarded two Purple Hearts & a Bronze Star for Heroism in honor of his actions in combat. His gift from the government? No more painkillers. He was already in full blown addiction and had to get his fix somewhere. Read more about Rob & the purpose behind Embrace GraYce at embracegrayce.com. A blog on justice, injustice(s) & moral turpitude. Come for the beautifully tragic stories & stay for a cup of piping hot 🫖 Don’t forget to subscribe 🖤🤍🩶 - If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything
My parents have always called me their little exclamation point, they may be regretting that right now — love you… Read more: If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything - What Happens When Government is the Problem AND Solution?In August, I made the choice to leave a Problem Solving Court program I poured my heart and soul into.… Read more: What Happens When Government is the Problem AND Solution?
- Homicidal Empathy is Fake NewsSticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me…. true in the literal sense. We rely… Read more: Homicidal Empathy is Fake News
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