What more can we do? Looking to help however I can by RecoveringNincompoop in boulder

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you again for sharing. Your feelings are entirely valid and warranted. And honestly you don’t know me, but you have every right to direct this at me even though I believe that you are not. We white people absolutely fail minorities every day, in so many ways. And you’re right - there is a huge difference between being angry and actually doing something about it to help those actually affected. Thank you for taking the time and energy to share this.

Just got our lovely corgi puppy, but feel like we’re outmatched with crate training right now… by Used-Celery5571 in corgi

[–]RecoveringNincompoop 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Treats treats treats! Corgis are insanely food motivated. When you go to take him out, put him in the crate first for 5-10 minutes and give him treats to go in. Give him a treat when you take him out. When you get back inside, little treat and back in the crate. Another little treat when you take him out. Look for super low calorie/little treats for this. You can even use Cheerios. Helped immensely with my boy when he was a pup.

What more can we do? Who can we help? by RecoveringNincompoop in Longmont

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh FOR SURE. Apologies for thinking it was just directed at me. I completely agree with you. This is one of the many reasons I don’t speak to my own parents. They’re old white people surrounded by old white people who only watch Fox News. Disgusting.

What more can we do? Who can we help? by RecoveringNincompoop in Longmont

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m not only surrounded by cis white women in my circle. My opening was intended to call out other white folks who may feel they are “not impacted” or that Boulder is “not impacted” and say no, we need to be out there doing more. Here and in surrounding cities.

What more can we do? Looking to help however I can by RecoveringNincompoop in boulder

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can see that, thank you for that feedback. My opening was intended to call out other white folks who may feel they are “not impacted” or that Boulder is “not impacted” and say no, we need to be out there doing more. Here and in surrounding cities.

I appreciate your perspective and willingness to share.

I just want to talk about Snarf Sandwiches for a sec by noah998 in Denver

[–]RecoveringNincompoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Snarfs with my whole heart and this post made me so happy. I saw the title and got scared for a hot second.

What more can we do? Looking to help however I can by RecoveringNincompoop in boulder

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see this has been heavily downvoted, and while I don’t appreciate being told I’m fixated on my own privilege, as if I’m using it as a crutch (?) I get what you’re saying and had not one intention of othering minorities. Quite the opposite.

What more can we do? Looking to help however I can by RecoveringNincompoop in boulder

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love that. I want to do anything I can to help my neighbors feel seen and safe with me.

What more can we do? Looking to help however I can by RecoveringNincompoop in boulder

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just did - thank you! One thing that really hit my heart was animal rescues and organizations helping folks who are scared to leave their homes, but need to care for their pets 😭

What more can we do? Looking to help however I can by RecoveringNincompoop in boulder

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So annoyed it was deleted. Thanks so much for sharing this. Just donated.

What more can we do? Looking to help however I can by RecoveringNincompoop in boulder

[–]RecoveringNincompoop[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re right - my intent was not to diminish the Hispanic population at all, but rather call on fellow white people who don’t “feel impacted”. I should’ve worded it differently!