06/13/2020
I’ve asked myself a million times what I’d say in this post, knowing full well there are no words, knowing full well there are too many words. So I’m going to keep this as simple as possible.
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At Bella Mundo we consider the lives, pregnancies, births, and freedoms of our black sisters, siblings, and brothers sacred. I have attended the births of black persons knowing full well the state of maternal crisis each black birthing person faces entering a hospital: Black persons are 3x more likely to die in childbirth than white, black persons are profiled for drug tests with no justifiable cause at an alarming rate far superior than white persons, and black persons are far more likely to be refused requested pain relief and medical treatment than white birthing persons. To name just a very few. It has been my honor to stand beside black birthing humans during their birthing time, and I look forward to continuing to do so, while acting not only as their comfort but also their advocate.
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In addition, I stand behind the Black Lives Matter movement, without flinching. From a shamanistic perspective I acknowledge and respect the historical trauma black persons carry, not only from historical crimes but also from the reality that remains present today. Any denial of that present reality for black persons is, by definition, racist in itself.
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This image moved me being words. Her beautiful face while protesting in Baltimore speaks a thousand words. I ask that if you are not supportive of truly equal freedoms and protections for all persons regardless of: race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sexual identity, birthing choices, etc. that you feel free to leave my Instagram page. Go with love and light, and please take time to learn and uncover the healing you need to do for yourself. Arguments will not be allowed here.
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For the rest of us, tonight, under the stars, and with my feet planted in the grass, my heart ripped wide open; I send each of you love, healing, and the fiery knowledge that we will overcome.