#1in5

[2econd2ight2eers]

JOINING IN BC I HAD TO KNOW WHAT MY WORM SONA WOULD LOOK LIKE- Anyway y'all join in I wanna see more worms.

@queers-of-marybelltownship @queer-resting-bitch-face @elliots-solution @yourfavoritemonsterfucker @1in5-demigods-agree @fishouthefreezer @not-alive-just-scissors

And any mutals that I'm missing. XD

fuck it. worm on a string picrew chain. let's fucking go

happy worm creation my friends

tagging @areyoudoingthis @cursed-coat-of-homosexuality @peanutbutterex @tfemteach @piratecaptainscaptainpirates (no pressure 💛)

[markculleton]

Be kind unless you can be fantastic #bekind #befantastic #befantasticallykind #wellbeing #wellness #dyslexia #adhd #dyslexic #1in5 #neurodiversity #dyscalculia #dysgraphia #dyspraxia #processingissues #comment #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #selflove #photographylover #resilliance (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVBhY3vsYFU/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dyslexicswantedpodcast-blog]

The Dyslexia Debate

The following blog is inspired by the article: “IDA Responds to the ‘Dyslexia Debate’”published by the International Dyslexia Association.

I remember distinctly being in kindergarten and first grade constantly anxious, on guard, and finding excuses to go to the nurse. Though I’d always been a curious child and loved to learn new things, I hated school. I hated the potential for being called on, I hated that my classmates made fun of me, I hated being punished for not doing homework that I truly couldn’t do. Though I hated many aspects of daily life, I played along with the system enough to get by for a few years. Though, soon enough, my trick was discovered. 

I remember walking into my testing session and being asked if I knew why I was there. My response: “I’m just a dumb 2nd grader”. That is truly how I felt. I felt dumb for not being able to read, for getting stuck on math problems, for being confused in class, for being different from my peers. 

Following the testing session it soon came out that I was dyslexic. Unsurprisingly, I hated this too. But with time, I was able to accept that being dyslexic did not mean that I was dumb, but rather that I learned differently. It meant that like everyone else I had strengths and I had areas I could work on. The discovery of my dyslexia also meant that I was going to change schools so that I could be best supported. At first I did not like this plan, but eventually I was excited as I felt I would have a community in where I belonged and was understood. Though it took me about 10 years to fully embrace my dyslexia, I have been able to slowly accept myself for who I am and the strengths I have, while acknowledging the areas I need growth in. 

Fastforward---> 

I have graduated from college where I wrote my undergraduate thesis on the parent perspective of a dyslexia diagnosis. I have become involved in advocacy surrounding dyslexia. I have mentored younger dyslexic students. 

After graduating from college I began teaching Special Education in urban public schools and... BAM! No one uses the word “dyslexia” anymore but instead says “Specific Learning Disability”. What the HECK does that mean? It’s the least specific “specific” disability possible!! My students have no way to explain their learning difference, they struggle to identify what it is, they aren’t sure of their strengths. 

You may be wondering why this is. How does a word really make that much of a difference? 

It does! 

Without a way to “specifically” identify their learning difference, the perception of being dumb and less capable than their peers is confirmed, when it is not truly reality. When they are told their “Specific Learning Disability” is in reading, writing, and math, they feel hopeless. When teachers start by identifying areas of difficulty, that’s all kids hear. I can say this from being a student AND a teacher in these conversations. When it changes to “you have dyslexia, so there are some areas you are really good at, and there are some things that are more difficult for you” it COMPLETELY changes a chid’s (and parent’s) self-perception. 

I have no more strengths or intelligence than my students, all I had was a truly SPECIFIC word to identify with, a community to call on, and a difference I could learn about.  

[noelle-halcrow-stanford]

@1in5apparel empowers you to change the conversation on mental illness. Their designs invite conversation and reflection on preconceived notions of what mental illness looks like. When one in five people will experience mental illness in a given year, it touches all of our lives in one way or another. . . Purchase @1in5apparel designs today and you can help change the negative perception of mental illness. . . . #my1in5 #1in5 #mentalillness #health #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #support #fashion #style #kindness #fashionblogger #instastyle #hairstyles #vancouver #yvr #conversation #positive #caring #love #fashionbrand #styleblogger #streetstyle #stylist (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwsow20AS14/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4z28p9wacax0

[a-beyoutiful-mind-blog]

Mirrors

I look at my reflection in the mirror

Unhappy with what I see

Glazed eyes like a shiny marble

Ready for the dam to burst

I see my reflection

I notice how much weight I have gained

My skin is stretched, marks to show

I can’t believe how much I have let myself go

There are days you tell me I look like a cow

But with self-love, I’ve come a long way from then to now

I look in the mirror, not recognizing who I am

I think of my past trauma, and being less than

I remember the anxiety, the pain

Then I recall the self-harm not understanding what I gain

I’m covered in scars

Brain, why do you do this?

You’re supposed to protect me

But instead, you just keep trying to wreck me

I want this pain to end

But it seems like the bully keeps picking on my head

Well rather than pushing you away, I am choosing to welcome you

Not because you’ve won this battle,

Instead, you’ve proved to me the strength I didn’t know I had

It’s sick, it’s twisted,

But to your voice, I will never listen

I’ve grown in many ways and I thank you.

[2econd2ight2eers]

Wearing rn: An old t-shirt and sleep shorts

Wish I was wearing: A hoodie or something I'm cold as frick bc I'm sick 😭

Situation/Place: At home on my couch, w my doggies

Favorite style: idk it changes monthly, but the open Hawaiian shirt and comfy shorts combo never fails

@spudsaaa @1in5-demigods-agree @laplaces-angel @raphoenyelv @imnotgrimimjustagrumpyreaper @s-3lliot @t8pew3rmf00l @sir-jay-bell @queers-of-marybelltownship

I absolutely know I forgot ppl, so anyone i didn't tag just assume I did. You know who you are.

I’m bored let’s make a reblog chain

what are u wearing rn:

what you wish you’d be wearing (does not matter how expensive or outlandish id be):

what situation/place are you at rn:

favorite clothing style(s) all around:

I’ll begin:

wearing rn: dark green cargo pants, trekking shoes, light blue shirt and dark blue jacket

what I wish I’d be wearing: dark green cargo pants, dark green jacket with more pockets, combat boots

situation rn: traveling

fav style: mix of street ware/millitary esque (comfy and efficient don’t judge me) or dark academia + cottage core

Tagging some ppl to get this started: +OPEN TAGS (if ur tagged feel free to not do it no pressure)

@im-a-sentient-magic-carpet @daggerhobbit

@thecrazyalchemist @enochianghost @just--a--random--human--being @hadoom @uwathebestgirl @pennyroyald @hyperfixationbullshit

@wolffuwu @rp-rs @styxwaow @asters-tempo

[hopelessmanda]

I am 1 in 5

You are not alone. You have not failed as a mother. You have not failed as a wife. You have not failed as a woman on this earth. You have not failed because you asked for help. Or because you are now on medication. The days and hours and minutes might feel hard. They might feel lonely. Your head might get clouded with shame and sadness. Your heart might feel heavy. But you have not failed.

- Yes, your random outbursts of anger are a sign.

- Yes, your inability to find joy in the things that used to bring you joy before is a sign.

No, you are not broken.

No, you are not a bad mom.

You are simply lost right now, and you will be found again.

For me hearing “ I think I have postpartum depression/anxiety” coming out of my mouth brought me to tears. I was so afraid to let my emotions out and get to the root of my pain. I thought Jesus wouldn’t want this for me and He would bring me out of this misery. I thought my family would think less of me. I thought I could just pray this away. No you guys. Some moms need medication and that is OKAY!!!! I felt people would think less of me for taking Zoloft and judge me. Some days I feel like giving up and I want to throw in the towel. Cry on my knees or in the shower. I AM 1 IN 5.

You are worth it

Love yourself a little more beautiful

[2econd2ight2eers]

YAYAYAYA- Thank you for the tag! :D

1. Love, Me Normally by Will Wood

2. Death Thrice Drawn by The Scary Jokes

3. Mary On A Cross by Ghost

4. Never Love An Anchor by The Crane Wives

5. Angel Eyes by ABBA

RAH- I don't have that many mutuals so uh, *runs away and trips*.

@dr-sunshines-needle-show @elliots-solution @imnotgrimimjustagrumpyreaper @1in5-demigods-agree @raphoenyel @kermitthephrogg

(making a new post for this tag game bc the post was already super long, hope that's okay lol)

when you see this, post 5 songs you actually listen to and tag 10 of your favorite followers/mutuals!! i was tagged by @kazs-scheming-face; thanks for tagging me! :)

Aurora Borealis - Lemon Demon

Out of My League - Fitz and the Tantrums

Killer Queen - Queen

Na Na Na - My Chemical Romance

The Steeple - Halestorm

Tags (no pressure of course): @emptymilk-bottle @rrril3yyy @pandamime @wwwaaalllllp @iammycharacter @its-your-mind @phantom-crows @starchiving @yaiyogsothoth @j0espo0ky

[jacquelineeed]

This girl has hit the road to Kingsport, Tennessee!!!!! 👑🚗 As you can see, I am notorious for overpacking and thank my Mom, @lloubell22, for passing that trait to me. As an ambassador for the International Pageants system, it is critically important to me that I always exemplify readiness to influence our rising generations of empowered women. Preparing for this special week was the most amazing and unique journey that I would not change for the world. Through every interview and walking session with my outstanding coach, @next_paige_productions, I have felt more internal growth as a person. Thank you @jillianpaigespano for believing in me and for being such a wonderful mentor. I am so grateful to have the best pageant directors who have given everything of themselves to help me shine. @happylittlebeast and @kimmeeandu: You are my favorite blonde bombshell twins who quickly became my family. You saw a light in me as Miss Ocean County International 2020 and gave me the resources I needed to improve as Miss New Jersey International 2020, and now as Miss Garden State International 2021. Through Mary and Kim, I have been embraced with warm and welcoming arms by our @njinternationalpageant family, and I could not be more thankful to have them all in my village for mock interviews, interview coaching, walking coaching, fashion consulting, and platform development. Most importantly, they have faith in me, and that means the world to me. Above all, my family and friends have been my rocks since the very beginning of this journey to the crown in October 2019. They have poured out enough love to fill a lake, attended every special appearance, assisted with interview and walking practice, and were my source of calm on the craziest of days. Finally, Jesus has directed my steps my entire life to bring me to this point. He was with me when I felt broken from being bullied in school, and will be with me as I share my #1in5 story for every person who has experienced the same pain as I have. My heart truly feels so full and content that this is where He wants me to be. This is for you, my #1in5ers 👑💙 (at Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRsmMwdDeHH/?utm_medium=tumblr

[markculleton]

This is what it could look like for people with dyslexia when they try read. Just be kind. #dyslexia #dyslexic #adhd #dyscalculia #dysgraphia #dyspraxia #processingissues #learningdifficulty #1in5 #OneInFive #bekindtooneanother #neurodiversity #inclusion (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVk7FOcsgfC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[doublealllost]

"So if it isn't? You've still a 1in6, no 1in5, chance to see me a bloody mess as much as I have to you, does that not make you excited?"

*He’s out buying soup from a store, calm and cheerful*

~ @respiratory-kristem

"Oh Kristopher~"

A man's voice calls out, coming closer, until close enough to grab him by the shoulders

[zenom22]

https://www.weareteachers.com/things-about-dyslexia-every-teacher-needs/?utm_source=WeAreTeachers_Pinterest&utm_campaign=BrookesP_5212&utm_medium=Article_04

[a-beyoutiful-mind-blog]

New Beginnings

“What brings you in today?” asks the therapist

I don’t know where to begin

Do I start with the anxiety or tendency to break my skin?

How am I expected to open up with a stranger,

When all my brain does is put me in danger?

I sit there trying to find the words

Then I begin to think of the stigma and how my problems could be worse

I try to describe how I am feeling

But inside I am contemplating if I am worth healing

It’s because my brain tells me lies such as I will never be okay

That I am broken and helpless - I’ll just have to live this way

I fight back reminding myself I deserve a quality life

No, scratch that, I deserve to THRIVE

I try to remind myself of where I am physically

I am in a safe place, there is no need to hide my visibility

This is my place, this is my release

But talking about my symptoms do not come with ease

I begin the session with three simple words-“I’m not okay”

The therapist asks me, “how long have you been feeling this way?”

For years now I’ve suffered in silence

it started with irritability then I couldn’t get out of bed, 

I cry for no reason and I’m caught up in my head

The therapist reminds me of the strength it took to walk through the door

Knowing that deep down inside I am worthy of much more

I am comforted by their words, it’s the most supported I’ve felt in a while

We exchanged a few laughs and I even got to crack a smile

I can tell them and I would work together towards my recovery

With their insight, I discovered the strength that lies inside of me

There are some obstacles I didn’t think I could overcome

But with my therapist’s guidance, I was able to blossom.

And I will only continue to grow because I still have some way to go

You see, a small piece of hope has guided my way

Without hope, I wouldn’t have stayed

HOPE- a simple four-letter word

Hold On Pain Ends but I don’t believe that to be true

There are still many days where I feel more than blue

They say things will get better and I don’t believe that one too

Because I’m the one who gets better and am grateful for the breakthroughs

[2econd2ight2eers]

RARARARAH I FEEL VERY HONORED TO BE TAGGED- Ok lets goooo.

1. Are you named after anyone? Nope, I am one of kind lol. My name does mean 'ruler of elves' so that's cool though.

2. When was the last time you cried? At the beginning of this month.

3. Do you have any kids? Nope, and I would eat my couch before willingly having any.

4. Do you use sarcasm? Sometimes. Not often though.

5. What sports do you play/have played? Absolutely none- I'm not very athletic. 😅

6. What's the first thing you notice about people? Usually their outfit! And hairstyle, that for sure.

7. Scary movies or happy endings? Happy endings all the way. There's enough sadness in the world LET ME HAVE MY HAPPY ENDINGS PLS.

8. Any special talents? Not a special talent really, but I can fold clothes to look like they've been ironed.

9. Where were you born? Alabama.. NO JOKES ABOUT MARRYING COUSINS

10. What are your hobbies? RAH A LOT- Reading comics, drawing, writing, watching animated shows, collecting rocks/other objects. And probably a lot more.

11. Do you have any pets? YES. I have a goofy lil mini schnauzer named Bowser.

12. How tall are you? 5'7 babyyy- I'm a tall bitch. (Not really)

13. Favorite Subject in school? Hmm hard question.. I'd say English.

14. Dream job? Absolutely no clue.

15. Eye color? Hazel! But I do have a noticeable spot of brown in one.

Oops forgot the tags- Lemme fix that. @potatoesaaa @1in5-demigods-agree @raphoenyel

15 questions for 15 mutuals

❤️ Thanks for the tag, @descendantdragfi, @obscurus-noctem and @fluttereyes  ❤️

1. Are you named after anyone? Not directly, but my mother chosed a name of  a british singer she liked when she was living in UK, years before my birth. The singer was already completely forgotten when I was born though. :p

2. When was the last time you cried? Full tears, I don’t remember, but last week, I had really teary eyes reading a journalist I was follwing on Twitter was dead.

3. Do you have kids? No.

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? To me, to life, quite often, though I’m probably more ironic than sarcastic, but  not to others, it can be hurting. Yep, I’m a soft heart. :p

5. What sports do you play/have you played? Gosh, none, I’ve always hated sport (and it’s mutual). I walk and do yoga alone, but I don’t consider that as sports.

6. What’s the first thing you notice about other people? Actually it depends on who are these people, where we are, and why I meet them!

7. Scary movies or happy endings? Happy endings can quickly run on my nerves, so scary movies (but they can run on my nerves too! :D)

8. Any special talents? Nope, absolutley none. I can’t even move my eyebrows in a funny way or whatever useless talent, so let’s not talk about outstanding ones!

9. Where were you born? Paris, France.

10. What are your hobbies? Huuuuh, would you believe it if I’d say Sims and CC making? :D Also baking and gardening (though that last one is more something I do because I want to eat healthy vegetables, not because I have a passion for gardening). And reading!

11. Do you have any pets? No

12. How tall are you? 1,78 m

13. Fave subject in school? It used to be literature but it would be history nowadays.

14. Dream job? Not needing to work would be my dream life. Then, a dream job? :/ 15. Eye colour? Blue.

Tagging (I tried to pick people who haven’t replied already, sorry if you did in the meanwhile! ;D Also, feel free to ignore, as usual!): @tragicpixel, @treason-and-plot, @tsims, @camisulsul, @nessysims, @grandelama, @eisfee, @pixelbots, @lilidebergerac, @simlicious, @laurademelza, @simsaralove, @kimmiessimmies, @pancakebobs, @theplumdot

[m1cey]

I have a confession. My start date got delayed again until December. I reacted in panic. Why? Because I have a plan for my life and the Lord isn’t holding up his end of the deal. There are 2 choices to make when things don’t go the way you want them to go — panic or peace. I chose panic. Social media would have you believe I have it all together. But I don’t. I am as rotten to the core as anyone could be. But I have a Savior who is as perfect as I will never be and he opens his arms wide and says “come to me all who are weary and I will give you peace!” The struggle is real. Jesus has overcome the struggle! He wipes away my tears and gives me new mercy everyday. 1 in 5 people in the USA deal with a mental health issue. I am 1 in 5. I am ashamed of my thoughts and behavior on a regular basis. Sometimes I’m ashamed of who I am. But God says I am his beloved daughter and to trust Him. I’m not the person I want to be, but I am better than I used to be. #confessions #1in5 #childofGod https://www.instagram.com/p/B42aLNfl10n/?igshid=d8mrcjm0mdld