Hey all. With everything going on, it feels insignificant to create and post content as if nothing is going on. As much as I love interviews, anime, and fun things, I don't want to talk about that much less want to see it. I'm tired. I'm angry. I'm hurt. However, I understand that as someone with a platform, I can't sit by idly. I'm motivated to post and record this so I can inform my listeners on ways they can help support Black Lives Matter, the protesters, and the Black community. I also want to share information on ways to take care of yourself. I don't have the answers but I do have a voice that I want to use to amplify the Black voices around me and nationally. Resources to Support BLM: A Concise Link of Ways to Help https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Bail Funds https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4-YS3vFn5CLL9QtJSU0xqmTh_h8XilXgOqGAjZISBI/preview?pru=AAABcpowxs8*Ee_k-mgFBkNJgBfHNFeHMg Dear RDG Town Hall: https://youtu.be/iKIGKGXeN4s Resources to Take Care of Your Self: 7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now https://www.bonappetit.com/story/virtual-mental-health-resources Thread of Mental Health resources for Racial Related Trauma https://twitter.com/BIPPNetwork/status/1267516306259050503 Other Mental Health Apps: Calm https://www.calm.com/ Headspace https://www.headspace.com/ Talk Space (blog for free resources) https://www.talkspace.com/blog/ Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/
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