Stephen Black
@stephenablack
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I write about sexual violence, ableism, toxic masculinity, chronic illness. Engaged to @jmkutner. Queer. Disabled. Nonbinary. Email: (handle) at gmail dot com
Joined April 2009
Genocide anywhere is a threat to all marginalized people everywhere. FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸
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A reply 55 years in the making, and G-d has some things *to say* https://t.co/2dSR7XobsB
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Hey friends. This might be the most important thing I've ever written, considering the immediate action that needs to be taken here in the US and abroad. Please read with care and share. Thank you ❤️ https://t.co/HZ7EBuoBRQ
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My latest. Take care while reading, friends. ❤️ https://t.co/6aZrEgeUwJ
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Eighty years ago today, my grandfather walked out of the front gates of Buchenwald Concentration Camp, finally free for the first time in years. He called it his "Rebirthday." I hope you will join me in celebrating by reading and sharing this piece. https://t.co/76iTpsknIo
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I wrote this seven years ago today, but it’s more relevant than ever. Poppy passed away that year, but he saw all the love that people from all over the world sent him ❤️
This is my grandfather, Murray Goldfinger. The tattoo, 161108, was given to him at Birkenau. He's 91 and his health is failing. He told his tale of survival for 65 years. Now, I've taken the responsibility. One part of his story always gets a big reaction from students.
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y’all… i have achieved a dream.
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Grifter and snake oil salesman Dr. Oz to head up Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, a thing which affects millions! Because he’s a TV doctor. Next up, Lorne Michaels to head up task force on Racism in Television.
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It’s hard to find anything intelligent to say when everything is so very stupid.
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I have a love that makes me stronger than anything. Jame is a badass, a real badass, the type that leads with kindness but don’t you dare hurt the people they love. Our favorite thing is being kind together. @jmkutner finding me was the best thing that has ever happened to me.
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It’s my birthday. I am forty. It wasn’t an easy 40 years—capped off by the past few weeks when people I trusted hurt Jame and traumatized me in the worst betrayal of my life. But I don’t care. They can’t hurt me anymore. The old Stephen is dead. The real me plays by my rules.
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My final gentle suggestion: Do what makes you feel good today. You deserve to feel good. You did not deserve to get hurt. Your body and mind are yours, and your autonomy should always be respected. Take care of yourself. Most of all, I'm glad you're here, friend ❤️
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That's it for the exercise. If you made it this far, great job! It doesn't matter if you skipped things or didn't feel up to others. The purpose of this exercise is to hopefully decrease some emotional pain and distress on a day as loaded as today.
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Finally, what's one thing you can touch right now? For this one, you can reach out and touch something nearby: a person, with their consent, a pet, a pillow with interesting textures, anything is okay!
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What is one thing you can taste right now? Describe it. You don't have to go eat something. Just describe the tastes in your mouth, if you are able.
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What is one thing you can smell right now? Describe it. What kind of qualities does it have? It is interesting? Offensive? Comforting?
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The above can of course be skipped by those with eyesight disabilities. What is one thing you can see right now? Describe it. For this one, see if you can listen closely and hear something you've never noticed before.
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