#taylorstrong

[karinaspeaksnow]

@taylorswift got me through an active shooting today

Today, I never expected to barricade myself at work and race to hide in the dark as the words, “Lock the door. Active shooter inside the mall” was screamed at me. Rushing customers to take shelter and trying to find strength in this situation seemed like the hardest task in the world. Having to be escorted with my hands up had never crossed my mind. I’ve never been more terrified to live in this world and to live in my city of El Paso. A city should be safe. A place to shop after saving all those paychecks should be a safe place. A mall should be safe. A Walmart should be safe. The place you work should be safe. I went to work carefree and came home numb. I’m just so blessed to be home. I’m so emotional about my town being the 8th deadliest mass shooting in U.S history. As I was in the dark with terrified customers and emotional coworkers, I kept humming the words of my girl Taylor Swift and trying not to think of all the millions things that could go wrong. I didn’t know anything else. I never thought to think of anything else. I kept humming as I was typing messages to my loved ones with hands shaking as I typed every character. I have loved @taylorswift since 6th grade and now I’m a college graduate. Today, the songs of @taylorswift mean a bit more to me. They gave me comfort and relief during the highest moments of stress. They gave me an escape during the scariest situation. If I could hug her, I would. I just wanted to be fearless.

I love you and this fandom. @taylorswift and @taylornation

This new album is going to be extra special.

Love always and hug your loved ones,

Karina Nicole Monticone

[lunaolivialenz2206]

Waiting to go into surgery, i brought Taylors Diaries 💗💗 just listening to All too well.

Her songwriting skills are unbelievable, I wish I was that good. The art behind it is mind blowing 💎

@taylorswift @taylornation

[healthyfithairstylist]

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What about you? Are you taking care of yourself? Working out? Taking control of your health? Look at Taylor getting it done. NO EXCUSES Since physical therapy is closed because of the quarantine she is finding a way to keep herself strong. What are you doing for your future self? #Taylorstrong #Unstoppable #spinalcordinjury #fitness #fes #fescycle #coolhair #amazing https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DHy9HBQlE/?igshid=na4vmraxl2jv

[create-1990]

You play your stupid games, you win your stupid prizes.

Voted most likely to run away with you.💗

www.instagram.com/tyla_1016

[swiftlymegan13-blog]

@taylorswift We LOVER you ❤ haha see what I did there? 😉

[swiftyted]

Taylor you’re number 1 in France. I really really hope you come to France for your tour this time. I love so much I’m so proud of you for this. You show em’. 

[falynmusic]

So happy to have our wristbands!! Taylor, at 5 years old, is a testament to a true warrior. Everyday, he's a champion in his fight against pediatric cancer. I'm continually inspired by he and his parents' courageous hearts! We will continue to spread awareness and keep your family uplifted in prayer. Thank you, @fffergie and @agjefferis 💛💛💛💛 #TAYLORSTRONG #endpediatriccancer #spreadawareness #loveprevails #hope

[lunaolivialenz2206]

Gonna go into surgery real soon, I’m so nervous and scared. But I’ve got this. Taylor is here with me ❤️❤️

@taylorswift @taylornation

[fionaloves-taylor]

Taylor we love you so much #taylorstrong

For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work. Instead I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and ‘earn’ one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in. I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future. I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past. Music I wrote on my bedroom floor and videos I dreamed up and paid for from the money I earned playing in bars, then clubs, then arenas, then stadiums. 

Some fun facts about today’s news: I learned about Scooter Braun’s purchase of my masters as it was announced to the world. All I could think about was the incessant, manipulative bullying I’ve received at his hands for years. 

Like when Kim Kardashian orchestrated an illegally recorded snippet of a phone call to be leaked and then Scooter got his two clients together to bully me online about it. (See photo) Or when his client, Kanye West, organized a revenge porn music video which strips my body naked. Now Scooter has stripped me of my life’s work, that I wasn’t given an opportunity to buy. Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it.

This is my worst case scenario. This is what happens when you sign a deal at fifteen to someone for whom the term ‘loyalty’ is clearly just a contractual concept. And when that man says ‘Music has value’, he means its value is beholden to men who had no part in creating it. 

When I left my masters in Scott’s hands, I made peace with the fact that eventually he would sell them. Never in my worst nightmares did I imagine the buyer would be Scooter. Any time Scott Borchetta has heard the words ‘Scooter Braun’ escape my lips, it was when I was either crying or trying not to. He knew what he was doing; they both did. Controlling a woman who didn’t want to be associated with them. In perpetuity. That means forever. 

Thankfully, I am now signed to a label that believes I should own anything I create. Thankfully, I left my past in Scott’s hands and not my future. And hopefully, young artists or kids with musical dreams will read this and learn about how to better protect themselves in a negotiation. You deserve to own the art you make.

I will always be proud of my past work. But for a healthier option, Lover will be out August 23. 

Sad and grossed out,

💔

Taylor

[healthyfithairstylist]

There was a reason I wasn't meant to go to our Beachbody summit this year. This is a day I have been waiting for since Taylor got her wheelchair. I knew something was always wrong with Taylor's wheelchair but didn't know exactly what. In 2017, Chad Hermanson came to drop off Taylor's new action track standing chair and he asked me where she got her chair from. He showed me everything that was wrong with it. He even offered to modify it for us. Everytime I went to therapy I would ask them what I should do, and nothing ever happened. Over and over, and NOTHING. As time went on her feet got bad. Her ankles got weak, and foot drop began. 2.5 years THIS WENT ON NO ONE SAID ANYTHING, they saw it but didn't say anything. I am so happy we found Next Steps last December. Not only is Taylor happier, she wants to go to therapy, and they always ask if we have any concerns. A few weeks ago, Jim at Next steps, stopped us as we were leaving because he was REALLY concerned with Taylor's ankles. He had someone from National seating and mobility look at her feet and things got rolling. FINALLY 🙏 Today we met an amazing man. Richard Lewis from Permobil who was SO MAD about her chair. So mad that he took measurements and is going to custom make a chair for her now until she can get a new one. He said her chair is affecting her body badly. Finally someone who cared ENOUGH Finally someone who is getting it done I left Next steps extremely happy. NEVER GIVE UP DON'T SETTLE GET IT DONE DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO Why didn't they care? Why didn't anyone else help us? I cared enough to never give up. I am that mom #Taylorstrong #spinalcordinjury #nevergiveup #wheelchair #advocate (at Next Steps of O'Connor Foundation) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzzLR5ShGmi/?igshid=1niqdk7zpbts6

[mellysue87-blog]

So my husband had a dream where I met @taylorswift I've had them too, and a lot here recently. Maybe it's a sign #swiftaholic #IStandWithTaylor #taylorstrong

[taylorismylucky13]

#TaylorSTRONG #WeLOVEUTAYLOR #SwiftiesstickTogether @taylorswift @taylornation @scott.borchetta @scooterbraun https://www.instagram.com/p/B43dmxinAC3/?igshid=11ldbnoguaulu

[taylorswift1326]

I WILL meet Taylor one day no matter how long it takes 💕 @taylorswift #TaylorStrong

phrase this Taylor power picture

“I WILL GRADUATE WITH MY MASTERS NEXT YEAR!” @taylorswift @taylornation

[karinaspeaksnow]

Thank you to the #swifties and @taylorswift for giving me love and the courage to even try to grasp what happened. I’m so eternally grateful for all the support I’ve received. I’ve never cried so much while gaining pieces of myself back.

Thank you, truly, thank you. May @taylorswift’s music lift us up and bring us together even in the most difficult times. Give your loved ones a hug ✨

@taylorswift got me through an active shooting today

Today, I never expected to barricade myself at work and race to hide in the dark as the words, “Lock the door. Active shooter inside the mall” was screamed at me. Rushing customers to take shelter and trying to find strength in this situation seemed like the hardest task in the world. Having to be escorted with my hands up had never crossed my mind. I’ve never been more terrified to live in this world and to live in my city of El Paso. A city should be safe. A place to shop after saving all those paychecks should be a safe place. A mall should be safe. A Walmart should be safe. The place you work should be safe. I went to work carefree and came home numb. I’m just so blessed to be home. I’m so emotional about my town being the 8th deadliest mass shooting in U.S history. As I was in the dark with terrified customers and emotional coworkers, I kept humming the words of my girl Taylor Swift and trying not to think of all the millions things that could go wrong. I didn’t know anything else. I never thought to think of anything else. I kept humming as I was typing messages to my loved ones with hands shaking as I typed every character. I have loved @taylorswift since 6th grade and now I’m a college graduate. Today, the songs of @taylorswift mean a bit more to me. They gave me comfort and relief during the highest moments of stress. They gave me an escape during the scariest situation. If I could hug her, I would. I just wanted to be fearless.

I love you and this fandom. @taylorswift and @taylornation

This new album is going to be extra special.

Love always and hug your loved ones,

Karina Nicole Monticone

[healthyfithairstylist]

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Day 1 was incredible! We rocked the house . . . #HPA2019 #highperformancemom #HPX #hplife #Taylorstrong #spinalcordinjury #stemcells #lifeisagift #changes #grateful #loveyourselfenough #scirecovery #hope #believe (at Sheraton Grand Phoenix) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvA6v2jAszG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h12xe7mqjp7k

[taylortough-blog]

Taylor Tough

Hi Taylor!! What an inspiration you and your family are! There are is so much support and love surrounding you in the area and beyond! God truly works in mysterious and miraculous ways! God bless you and each member of you family! Stay Tough!!

Love, The Titley’s