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When I explain cultural misappropriation to children, I use the example of The Nightmare Before Christmas.  

It’s effective because especially for children, who don’t have enough historical context to understand much of the concept, you can still fully grasp the idea.  

There was nothing wrong with Jack seeing the beauty and differences in Christmas town, it’s when he tried to take what is unique about Christmas town away from those it originally belonged to without understanding the full context of Christmas things is when everything went wrong.

When Jack tries to get the folk of Halloween town to make Christmas gifts for children, etc., children understand that the Halloween town folk do not have the full context for the objects they are making, and they are able to see that the direct repercussions and consequences are very harmful.

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I love us. Wouldnt want anyone else by my side, day or night, rain or shine. No one else can compare. He keeps me grounded and focused, and helps me on the days I would rather not leave our bed. When I'm depressed and can't get the motivation to get up, hes right there for me. Hes always encouraging me, building me up, and showing me how far I've come.. how far the 2 of us have come. And i couldn't ask for better. I only hope I'm as good to him as he is to me. I love you Nicholas, and I want to share my life with you. #justthetwoofus #thisisus #love #myking #hisqueen https://www.instagram.com/p/BolOPf-nqo6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k4gev7xqe089

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I always try to smile, and be happy, and spread joy, but dont think for a minute I dont understand what it's like. #metoo #survivor #fighter https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn89MskHhAb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17vuye95lnn6j

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FUCK THIS. THIS KIND OF BULLSHIT IS WHY PEOPLE DONT GO GET HELP. STOP SPREADING THIS TOXIC ASS SHIT. WHEN YOU SOREAD THIS YOU MAKE SHIT WORSE. YOURE PART OF THE FUCKING PROBLEM. This is just going to cause someone to become more depressed and more likely to not seek help at all. Fuck people who think like this. I dont care who you are. Dont be this fucking person. Please. Listen to me. If you're depressed, come to me, talk to me. You can be depressed and I will love you because I know how hard it is to struggle. You can be depressed and I'll still want to talk to/with you. I'll still want to be your friend. I'll still want to see you and be there for you. Dont, for one minute, think I like you less because you're fighting a hard fucking fight. You are loved. You are wanted. You matter. You are still valid. You are still needed. Please seek help if you need it. Please. Whether it's just talking to a friend or a professional.. go to someone. #mentalhealth #mentalillness #seekhelp #endthestigma #iloveyou #youareloved #keepfighting #staystrong #keepgoing #dontbethisperson https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn7fOjDnjml/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oopo8u7q29kq

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Honestly? Idk what the fuck I'm doing anymore. I'm just gunna take it day by day and see what happens. Time to wing it and hope it all turns out okay. #adulting #lost #winginit #lifescrazy #daybyday #seizetheday #carpediem #snapchatfilter #becausefuckyouthatswhy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bny5aOZnPvb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mz74a5h2bpdb

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No its not.. people blow out and kill the flames on candles all the time.

candles are how we keep fires as pets

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Yes. All of my yes

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When we talked, you told me to intentionally put things down or close doors gently and quietly when I'm mad. Rewire my brain kind of. Stop having that reaction to bang things or break them. I did it, and I stopped being angry at silly things for a long time for no reason. Now I almost always close doors gently and quietly, even when I'm not mad. I'm more aware of what I'm putting down and how I do it.

Theres other stuff too, but I'm rambling.

My point is, you helped me, and you dont know it, you won't know it, and you won't see this.

But thank you.

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Have a good day loves! Happy Saturday! Make it a good day! #goodvibes #love #music #summervibes #blueandgreenhair #bandshirts #snapchatfilter #chillin #goodday #onelove

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Its cooking time! Trying a new recipe is always fun! Wish me luck and cross your fingers my apartment doesnt burn down!😅 #stirfry #noodles #shrimp #greenonions #shallots #bellpeppers #mushrooms #broccoli #sesameoil #sesameseed #asianfood #food #foodie #hungry #homecooking #newmeal #yasboo

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"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."~George Bernard Shaw. I hope to create someone good. #me #thisisme #hope #georgebernardshaw #quotes #glasses #spacedout #calm #lifeiswhatyoumakeit

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It's a #Monday.. Let's make this week a better week. #blueandgreenhair #faded #bored #nomakeup #freddykruegersweater #itsamonday #iwokeuplikethis #snapchat #snapchatfilter #wherearemyglasses

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Life is good. I have to admit. I didn't have a plan that hit this area of life. I didn't expect to get here, but I'm glad I did. Not to mention, life may be good, but it's even better with you babe. You help make everything better. We may be early on in our relationship, but you've made things easier and better and I can't thank you enough. I love you♡♡ #love #lovehim #together #togetherisbetter #myman #mylove #happiness #lifeisgreat #helplessromantic #weirdface #goodtimes #nothingbetter #ivegotitgood #ddlg #daddysgirl #princess #ddlgcommuntiy #ddlgkink #daddy

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Thigh Brush shirts like!!! #thighbrush d #thightbrushclothes #ilovethighbrusb #neverskipbetweenthelegday #finallyacauseworthkneelingfor #yas #ThighBrushCo

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Dinner was awesome tonight! First time making both the bread and the pot pie. Turned out great!😍😍 definitley a recipe to make again! #food #foodie #foodporn #jalapenocheesebread #jalapeno #cheese #bread #chickenpotpie #chicken #baking #cooking #cook #homemadedinner #homemadechickenpotpie #homemadebread #yas #delicious

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Making a homemade cheesy jalapeno bread to go on the top of an also homemade chicken pot pie♡ can't wait to eat tonight. Started early for obvious reasons! #homemade #homemadebread #homemadedinner #homemadechickenpotpie #cheese #jalapeno #flour #yeast #veggies #chicken #jalapenocheesebread #chickenpotpie #bread #food #foodporn #cook #cooking #kitchen #salt #sugar #butter #yas #foodie #makingdaddydinner #babycloud

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Kitty has claws now! Glad I went back to my guy at my original spot. He always does good for me. Not perfect but much better than most other places I've been to..! #nails #nailart #pink #black #hands #sparkles #kitten #claws #daddylikesthemtoo