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gudamor · 1 year
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liminalmemories21 · 7 months
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Apparently there's going to be a Law & Order: Toronto, and I really desperately need them to make the world's most niche joke and have a detective from Chicago who came to Toronto on the trail of the killers of his father, who stayed - for reasons that don't need exploring at this juncture - because In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.
This is a post that will make sense to . . . I think actually literally nobody on my feed, but is nonetheless really entertaining. I promise.
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thefirsthogokage · 1 year
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SAG-AFTRA and WGA on the Line!
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[Image ID: A tweet from J.W. Hendricks (@JW_hendricks) from July 14th that reads:
Let's fucking go. #SAGstrike #WGAStrong
Under that is a black and white image of a person in a hat, sunglasses, and a Writers Guild of America shirt holding a sign that says "Now We Have SAG HO HO HO"
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[Image ID: A tweet from Brig Muñoz-Liebowitz (@brigliebs) from July 14th that reads:
Seriously excited to see our picket line chants performed by talented professionals who know how to project from the diaphragm. #wgastrong #SAGAFTRAstrong /End ID]
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[Image ID: A tweet from Dan Hernandez (@/cubanmissileDH) from July 13th, 2023 that reads:
People think writers and actors are soft. And we ARE attention-seeking validation magnets. But pursuing a career in the arts is also brave, foolhardy, and kinda batshit. We have all withstood incredible pain to get here, and we can take much more. #SAGAFTRA #WGA #Solidarity
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[Image ID: A tweet from form L&O SVU writer Robert Brooks Cohen (@RobertBCohen) that reads:
The much-anticipated WGA/SAG-AFTRA crossover has begun. ✊✊ #WGAStrong #SAGAFTRAstrong #DUNDUN
With a picture of him holding a sign that says in full:
In the studio entertainment system, viewers are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the Writers Guild of America, who create entire worlds, and the Screen Actors Guild who bring them to life. These are their stories. DUN DUN. /End ID]
Granted, there's also everyone in production, the set designers, the costume designers, the hair and make up people, lighting, sound engineers, etc. But I get his point. Anywho, the image of him in full:
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I'll try to ID this one:
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(link to first post)
[Image ID: Three tweets from three different WGA members from July 14th, 2023 that read:
Travis Helwig (@travishelwig):
Actors are tall
Mike Royce (@/mikeroyce):
a guy whipped his shirt off at like 9:01 this morning, we're in a different reality now
Jackie (Decembly) Penn (a strike captain) (@JackiePenn18):
We had like 5 actors do that this morning. We were not ready for it 😂.
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[Image ID: Tweet from Justine Bateman (@justinebatemanl from July 14th, 2023 that reads:
This is what you get when you give over 100k actors a call time.
@sagaftra @WGAEast @WGAWest #ShowingUp
With a picture of many, many people striking.
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[Image ID: a tweet from Will Landman (@WillTheLandMan) from July 14th, 2023 that reads:
Week 11, Day 74. The troops have arrived & gotdam did they arrive! Lovely to see so many familiar faces, all United fighting for a fair deal. The energy was off the roof at WB. I can imagine it was the same at every lot. We will win. #SAGAFTRAstrike #WGAStrike #DoTheWriteThing
After that are four pictures for their day striking.
Also, I just want to say for historical record: today was WGA Strike Captains Day, though idk if that was just at the WB lot or not.
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[Image ID: a tweet from actor Christopher Gorham (@ChrisGorham) from July 14th, 2023 that reads:
Day 1. Again. I was there for the beginning of the @wgawest strike so you know we were going to be there for @sagaftra . Enough people at Disney today to wrap around the entire studio’s 1 mile perimeter. Here’s to the unrealistic militant minority! #sagaftrastrong #wgastrong
The post contains four photos from his time striking. /end ID]
Bonus: WGA West showing up for Teamsters on the Amazon Picket line:
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[Image ID: a tweet from Liz Alper (@LizApls) on July 14th that reads:
When @Teamsters call, @WGAWest responds.
We joined Teamsters on their picket line at the @/amazon warehouse in Santa Clarita. Amazon drivers deserve fair compensation and safe work conditions (and AC). We'll see you next time, Teamsters. Don't order from Amazon.
Four pictures are included in the tweet from the day showing multiple people holding WGAW signs. /End ID]
Honestly, all this solidarity during all the strikes this summer is bringing a tear to my eye. I love seeing everyone standing up for each other and fighting together. Union Solidarity.is.stronger.than ever, and it's beautiful to see.
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icy-watch · 7 months
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In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.
thunk thunk
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jemgirl86 · 1 year
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Thanks for the tag @six2vii 💕
Rules: List 8 tv shows for your followers to get to know you!
These are absolutely in no particular order of importance or appreciation lol. Hell, I’m not even sure this 8 is accurate, it’s just what I initially came up with 😂
1. Hey Arnold (not my favorite cartoon, or even my favorite nicktoon, but it probably represents me best)
2. Community (Did I identify with this so much because I had a friend group for years that made absolutely no sense on paper? Yeah, maybe lol)
3. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (s6, y’all)
4. The Cosby Show (I know, I know! But they’re the Huxtable family, not the Cosby family, and I love the Huxtables, even if I wish Bill Cosby was somewhere up under a jail!)
5. Law & Order (Original only! I’m talking Ben Stone & Paul Robinette! I’m talking the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups lol. Yes, I know it’s copaganda. No, I don’t even think I could still watch it today without my stomach turning, but my siblings and I used to watch it all day everyday in the summer on like 3 different channels, and idk… nostalgia lol)
6. The Office (I didn’t know this is where I’d be working, but… lol)
7. The Young and the Restless (iykyk 😂)
8. Petticoat Junction (I’m saying Petticoat Junction, but really it could’ve been any one of the “rural” comedies of yesteryear in this spot. You don’t understand, like… when my mom was making our tv schedule when I was super young and we could pretty much only watch Nick at Nite, Jeopardy, or National Geographic Explorer, or when I was in middle school and we got the fancy cable with TV Land before it was automatically included lol… like I love me an old school sitcom, especially the “rural” ones lol.)
Tagging @ingentiiing @jbarneswilson @katatonicimpression @nelleana @pansexual-chocolate
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whisperingmedows · 4 months
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In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.
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goodmorningawfulbye · 11 months
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In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: The police, who investigate crime
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and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders.
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These are their stories.
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(this art is by kyrraen)
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mikelogan · 1 year
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In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups. The police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute offenders. These are their stories.
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incorrect-snkquotes · 2 years
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Rock: I don’t understand Law & Order
Terry: In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories
Rock:
Terry: dun-dun
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In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: the villains, who commit crimes; and the heroes, who fight the villains. These are their stories.
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karahalloway · 2 years
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I posted 1,327 times in 2022
That's 456 more posts than 2021!
115 posts created (9%)
1,212 posts reblogged (91%)
Blogs I reblogged the most:
@angelasscribbles
@aussiegurl1234
@harleybeaumont
@the-soot-sprite
@petiteboheme
I tagged 128 of my posts in 2022
#drake walker - 71 posts
#the royal romance - 69 posts
#drake x mc - 54 posts
#harper gale - 52 posts
#trr fanfic - 48 posts
#less than noble intentions - 35 posts
#choices fic writers creations - 31 posts
#kara halloway - 26 posts
#sleepless in new york - 20 posts
#uncommon attraction - 19 posts
Longest Tag: 51 characters
#denim shirt and biker jacket…what else do you need?
My Top Posts in 2022:
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WHOOOO!!!
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Just got a message from Tumblr support informing that my account has been restored and I am officially un-shadowbanned! (Apparently it was glitch at their end that was causing the problem... 😒)
But... it got sorted much quicker than last time, and I’ve got my account working properly again, so...
...PAAARTAY!
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100 Followers!😧
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OMG guys... 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Thank you so, so, so much!
It seems like only yesterday that I hit the 50 followers milestone, and now to have 100 lovely people who thought that the stuff I post on my account is worthy of their attention is just...
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TRR Round Robin - Part 9: Danger Zone
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In the universe that The Royal Romance/Heir fan fiction inhabits, the people are represented by two not necessarily separate yet equally important groups: The Writers, who come up with these fantastical stories, and The Readers, who eagerly consume them. One writer, @sirbeepsalot, was struck with inspiration and came up with the idea of a round-robin story based on The Royal Romance/Heir.
This is that story.
What’s happened so far?
Liam and Olivia were plotting a plan which Leo interrupted; Queen Madeleine and King Liam are hiding at Drake’s cabin with Max, but Drake has disappeared with his motorbike bike while Max texted someone, who turned out to be Bertrand. Riley Brooks, Royal Communication Director, played her part for the King, by giving a press release with fake news of Queen’s miscarriage, but has unknowingly revealed the whereabouts of the King and Queen to Eirik. Leo shot Anton dead and fled away from the crime scene with his lover, Olivia, and the secret contents of the box. Barthelemy has extracted the whereabouts of the King and Queen’s location from Bertrand at the point of a gun. Leo and Olivia realise that Liam and Madeleine are not at Valtoria and Drake has found a note.
Catch up here.
Book: The Royal Romance/Heir
Pairings: Liam x Madeleine, Riley x Drake (sorry... not sorry! I’m an unabashed Drake stan so... 🙃)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Swearing, kidnapping, torture
Word count: 1,000. On. The. Dot.
I am participating in @wackydrabbles with this post. The week 135 prompt is “Why did I let you talk me into this?” and will appear in bold below. 
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Sleepless in New York: Chapter 4 - Showtime, Baby!
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Series: TRR
Pairing: Drake Walker x OC (Harper Gale)
Rights belong to Pixelberry, most characters and some dialogue belong to them.
Synopsis: This is a short-story series written from Drake’s POV that explores an AU where Drake meets Harper (my OC from (Un)Common Attraction) by himself before the boys come to the bar on the last night of Christian’s bachelor party.
Masterlist: Sleepless in New York
Chapter Summary: The sparks fly (in more ways than one!) as Drake faces off against Harper...
Word Count: 6,700
Rating/Warnings: M (swearing, sexual tension, Drake going all out - change of panties advisable 😆)
Chapter theme song:
Also available on Wattpad
Chapter 4 - Showtime, Baby!
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My #1 post of 2022
(Un)Common Attraction: Dive into the Deep End Comic
The amazingly talented @blueberryarts18 has done it again! 🤗 She created a jaw-dropping comic that brings to life a pivotal moment from (Un)Common Attraction - Harper and Drake’s first kiss! 
I literally have no words... 😭 Every time she sent me a WIP of this comic, I squeed, loving watching the scenes come to life with more and more detail, until she sent me through the final, finished work and I was honestly rendered speechless...! It is a thousand times better than I had imagined it in my head - the colours, the facial expressions, the emotion in each panel... It’s seriously as if she looked in my head and saw what I saw when I wrote the scene... 🤯
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Extract of accompanying scene below the cut.
Extract from Chapter 21: Dive into the Deep End
Warnings: Swearing, minor smutty moment, major angst
"Now there's a million-dollar view if ever I saw one," I remark, taking in the beautiful vista.
"Worth the climb, isn't it?" murmurs Drake, leaning against the wall.
"Definitely! You get a workout and a view! What more can you ask for?"
Drake glances at me briefly before looking back out over the water. "We should start heading back before they send out a search party."
"Back the way we came, I'm guessing?"
"Or you could jump."
I stare at him in disbelief. "You're joking... That's a 30 foot drop at least!"
"Don't chicken out on me now, Gale," he replies with a cocky grin, edging backwards.
In the next instant, he becomes a blur of motion as he dashes forward and leaping into the air, throws himself off the cliff. I gasp as he twists into a forward flip before straightening out and diving expertly into the water below.
"Holy shit..." I breathe as I watch him resurface a couple of seconds later to let out a loud whoop of exultation.
"You comin' or not?" he calls, treading water as he looks up at me.
I gulp nervously as I stare down at him.
While I really did not want to jump, the alternative was to try and make my way back down the way we had come... And unfortunately, without Drake's help, that option would most likely result in a sprained ankle, if not something worse.
So, despite every instinct in my body screaming at me not to do it, I back up as far as I can go. Closing my eyes, I heave several deep breaths to try and calm my thundering heart. Then, pushing my self-preservation instincts aside, I rush forward and throw myself over the edge.
My mouth opens to emit a terrified shriek as I flail my arms and legs in a vain attempt to slow myself down, before I remember that I need to straighten up to avoid seriously hurting myself when I hit the water.
Lifting my arms above my head, I press my legs together and point my toes just before I cut through the cool water like a knife. With my lungs crying out for air, I kick back up, taking a ragged breath as I break through the surface.
"Oh. My. God!" I exclaim breathlessly, every inch of me tingling from the sudden rush of adrenaline. "That... That was..."
"Pretty intense, huh?" grins Drake. "Though in all the excitement, you seem to have dropped something."
I gasp in horror as he holds up my bikini top with one finger.
"Give that back!" I cry, lunging towards him.
How the hell did I manage to end up basically naked with both Christian and Drake just days apart?!
"Or what?" he taunts with a wicked grin, swivelling easily out of the way.
"I'll...I'll..." I flounder. "Oh, I don't know! But if you don't give it back, this instant, I swear you'll regret it, Walker!"
"I'll take my chances."
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kingliam2019 · 2 years
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I posted 3,085 times in 2022
117 posts created (4%)
2,968 posts reblogged (96%)
Blogs I reblogged the most:
@angelasscribbles
@ao719
@bebepac
@harleybeaumont
@viking-raider
I tagged 67 of my posts in 2022
#henry cavill - 15 posts
#youtube - 5 posts
#trr liam - 3 posts
#liam and riley - 3 posts
#superman - 2 posts
#trr - 2 posts
#enola holmes 2 - 2 posts
#their back - 2 posts
#liam x riley - 2 posts
#trr/trh - 2 posts
Longest Tag: 97 characters
#@twinkle320 @phoenixrising308 @nuggsmum @harleybeaumont @viking-raider @soot-sprite @sirbeepsalot
My Top Posts in 2022:
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Untitled Round-Robin Story, Part 3
In the universe that The Royal Romance/Heir fan fiction inhabits, the people are represented by two not necessarily separate yet equally important groups: The Writers, who come up with these fantastical stories, and The Readers, who eagerly consume them. One writer, @sirbeepsalot , was struck with inspiration and came up with the idea of a round-robin story based on The Royal Romance/Heir.
This is that story.
Catch up here.
Book: The Royal Romance/Heir
Pairings: currently unknown
This part includes this week’s Wacky Drabbles prompt, in bold below.
The character X, from Part 1, is now identified here as Olivia
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Sitting in her Study going over details for the upcoming party, The Queen rubs her fingers over her tired eyes, as the colors and words swirl together, she’s been at this for hours trying to make it the best one yet. Placing her hands on the desk and with a heavy sigh she gets up and walks over to the bar cart, pouring herself a glass of Lemon Mint water. Relishing in the coolness of the drink she collects herself and sits back at her desk picking up the paper with the details of what food to serve, when her eyes become blurry and her head spinning. Putting her head in her hands trying to center herself, trying to get up a rush of vertigo hits. “I Don’t feel so good” She falls to the floor with a heavy thud. Just then her office door swings open to reveal a shocked guard.
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Writers Taglist: @sirbeepsalot @burnsoslow @kingliam2019 @thegreentwin @dcbbw @queenrileyrose @karahalloway @twinkleallnight @angelasscribbles
Readers Taglist: @wackydrabbles @choicesficwriterscreations
Please comment below if you would like to be included in the list of writers, or readers, and haven’t yet done so.
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My Loves
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Hi all: Just popping in to say hi and to let ya know that I will be on sporadically. I got approved for an apartment and will be moving in on the 15th of Sept. It will be bittersweet as I have lived in this house for 59 years as of yesterday the 28th of August. So it will be crunch time as I still have a lot of stuff to pack and clean. I know I have a MMM and a Fic to get out but it's there to be worked on inbetween everything. Might be just what I need for head clearing. So I'll be on and off til I get settled.
@ao719 @bebepac @angelasscribbles @texaskitten30 @bbrandy2002 @bobasheebaby @darkficsyouneveraskedfor @nuggsmum @winter2112rose @mayloma @harleybeaumont @rmtndew @queenrileyrose
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#3
I Know You're Out There Somewhere 2
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#2
I Know You're Out There Somewhere
81 notes - Posted January 10, 2022
My #1 post of 2022
Henry Cavill has been cast for an undisclosed role in 'LOKI' Season 2.
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lindscys · 2 years
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in the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. these are their stories. DUN DUN !
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platinum-iridium · 5 months
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“the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups. the police who investigate crimes and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders” WE ARE SO BACK
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ao3feed-izch · 5 months
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Katsudultrey
by Blue_Eagle16
In the UA justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the students, who investigate crime, and the Noodle Conglomerate, who prosecute the noodle offenders. This is the story of Izuku Midoriya, Katsuldulterer.
Or:
Izuku cheats on his girlfriend and gets thrown in a trial.
The thing is, his girlfriend is Katsudon.
Words: 2674, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: Multi
Characters: Midoriya Izuku, Yaoyorozu Momo, Nedzu (My Hero Academia), Todoroki Shouto, Iida Tenya, Bakugou Katsuki, Okuta Kagerou | Giran, katsudon - Character, Udon - Character
Relationships: Midoriya Izuku/Katsudon, Midoriya Izuku/Udon, Midoriya Izuku & Yaoyorozu Momo, Nedzu & Yaoyorozu Momo, Todoroki Shouto/Soba, Midoriya Izuku/Uraraka Ochako, -allegedly, Bakugou Katsuki & Midoriya Izuku
Additional Tags: Crack, Crack Treated Seriously, Humor, Infidelity, Because Izuku cheats on his Katsudon, Midoriya Izuku is a bad person becasue he cheats on his Katsudon, Courtroom Drama, Yaoyorozu Momo is a lawyer
source: https://archiveofourown.org/works/55174837
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wovetherapy · 1 year
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The Importance of BIPOC Mental Health
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In the last decade or so, attitudes in the US regarding the importance of mental health have shifted. According to a 2019 study by Universal Health Services, a large majority of Americans (71%) agree that mental and physical health should be considered equally important. In fact, nearly all respondents (96%) agreed that mental health conditions represented legitimate medical illnesses (United Health Services, 2019). This attitude shift is significant, and yet, despite the public's recognition of the importance of mental health, BIPOC and other marginalized communities are often left out of the conversation.
Lack of awareness regarding BIPOC mental health further reinforces racial inequity by ignoring significant systemic issues that hinder equitable mental health treatment. As a result, it is crucial to acknowledge and address the unique mental health challenges faced by BIPOC and other marginalized groups. Recognizing the importance of BIPOC mental health and taking steps to prioritize it is essential for fostering a more equitable and inclusive society.
Understanding Mental Health Disparities
BIPOC individuals experience mental health disparities due to various factors, including historical trauma, intergenerational trauma, and ongoing systemic racism. These factors may contribute to higher rates of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions within these communities. Although anyone can experience mental health challenges regardless of their ethnic or racial background, racism and discrimination can make receiving appropriate mental health care more difficult (Gurley, 2022). Additionally, experiencing racism and discrimination, whether overt or as a microaggression, can lead to higher levels of stress. Two separate analyses of existing studies examined the link between perceived discrimination and various physical conditions. Both analyses concluded that discrimination was a stressor that negatively impacted health and morbidity, particularly hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The studies showed that discrimination is associated with an increased incidence of mental illness, violence, poverty, and inequities in the quality of treatment and access to healthcare, all of which impact physical and mental health (James-Bayly, 2022).
It is also important to understand that many members of BIPOC communities deal with stress and trauma stemming from specific socioeconomic struggles that impact the everyday lives of the community. In a 2021 report by HHS, it was found that persistent systemic social inequities and discrimination worsened stress and associated mental health concerns for People of Color during the COVID-19 pandemic (Gurley, 2022). However, the stigma surrounding mental health within many cultures can discourage individuals from seeking help, further exacerbating the problem.
The stigma toward mental health treatment among many marginalized communities is another barrier that contributes to mental health disparities. These negative stigmas can make it difficult for people to feel comfortable discussing and exploring personal feelings or experiences. Because these communities have had to historically overcome adversities such as slavery or colonization, it is often expected that one should address issues such as anxiety and depression with resilience and perseverance. Even though efforts to destigmatize mental health have been ongoing, there is still a lot of work to be done within the BIPOC communities (Gurley, 2022). These hurdles further highlight mental health disparities in the US.
The Intersection of Identity and Mental Health
BIPOC individuals often face the intersectionality of multiple identities, such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, which can impact their mental health experiences. For example, women within the BIPOC community may face additional challenges and discrimination as a result of sexism, leading to higher rates of mental health issues. Recognizing and addressing these intersecting identities is crucial for providing inclusive and comprehensive mental health care.
Breaking Down Barriers
To prioritize BIPOC mental health, it is essential to identify and dismantle the barriers that prevent access to equitable and quality care. These barriers include cultural stigma, linguistic differences, lack of representation in mental health professionals, and financial constraints. As previously mentioned, stigma toward mental health treatment may cause a barrier for people who need help. However, differences in language and cultural beliefs may also act as a deterrent for people seeking treatment. It can be frustrating trying to communicate or understand various medical and mental health terminology that is not a familiar part of a person’s cultural background. Terms like “anxiety” or “depression" do not always translate well in other languages. In fact, these words are absent from many Native and Indigenous languages. However, other expressions, such as "ghost sickness" or "heartbreak syndrome," are used instead (Gurley, 2022). These cultural and linguistic differences may be challenging to manage if the provider is unfamiliar with specific cultural norms. For this reason, representation and cultural competence among mental health professionals are sorely needed (Gurley, 2022).
Other barriers to mental health care include systematic racism and discrimination, which have caused a lack of access to care and treatment throughout BIPOC communities. For example, poverty and unemployment are often a direct result of racial bias and discrimination. These issues can lead to several challenges, including lack of health insurance, limited availability of providers, lack of transportation to therapy appointments, and the full spectrum of mental illnesses that result from living in poverty. These factors highlight the direct impact that lack of access has on the mental health needs of the community (Gurley, 2022). By increasing diversity in mental health providers, promoting culturally competent care, and offering affordable services, we can begin to bridge these gaps and provide equitable support for BIPOC individuals.
Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
Culturally competent mental health care involves understanding and respecting the unique cultural, social, and historical backgrounds of BIPOC individuals. Cultural competency requires mental health providers to be aware of the cultural factors influencing their clients' experiences and tailor treatment approaches accordingly. Culturally appropriate care helps build trust, improve communication, and ensure that mental health services are effective and relevant to the specific needs of BIPOC individuals.
Additionally, having broader representation and providers that are a part of BIPOC communities is crucial for providing patients with an empathetic understanding of their unique experiences. It is also essential that all counselors have cultural competence training to close the gap between diverse providers and the BIPOC communities they serve. When providers begin to explore and understand how cultural identity and intersectionality factor into providing the best level of care, it can empower BIPOC individuals to seek mental health treatment.
Promoting the mental well-being of the BIPOC community is an essential step toward creating a more equitable and inclusive society. By recognizing the mental health disparities these communities face, breaking down barriers to care, and providing culturally competent support, we can address the unique challenges faced by BIPOC individuals. Prioritizing BIPOC mental health not only benefits individuals but also contributes to a healthier and more compassionate society. By fostering understanding, empathy, and support, we can work towards a future where everyone has access to the resources and care they need to thrive mentally and emotionally.
Check out some of the resources of BIPOC Mental Health here.
If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment or you’d like more information, please contact us.
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