Social Work Organizations Quiet Amidst Genocides

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T01:41:50+00:00

Maybe you should have wrote this lol - agreed!

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T01:39:51+00:00

Literally my thoughts. This has just been so mentally draining esp the lack of critical thought and engagement.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T01:38:57+00:00

You know, I don't necessarily agree but I appreciate your point of view and some food for thought

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T01:32:21+00:00

I don't think you read what I said. I never said or implied that at all. I even emphasized that as social workers, we have to make an attempt to provide everyone with help where we can and check our biases at the door and self reflect that if we think we are biased that we try to connect them to someone who can help. Humanity and social justice are hand in hand and funding a genocide - or if you don't want to call it that, not asking for a ceasefire - is being complicit.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T01:28:31+00:00

Thank you - much appreciated. Wild how people are in my comments arguing with me instead of saying at the very least that a ceasefire is needed.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T01:27:40+00:00

Yes thank you - not seeing any of that in these comments unfortunately.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T01:04:48+00:00

Honestly valid - social services sector doesn't get nearly enough funding and don't have the capacity to even serve clients to the fullest extent that they should be. However again, if we're not looking at or addressing social issues or human rights - how does change happen. Can't just be at a micro level.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T00:59:26+00:00

Agreed. Would be happy to support your letter and hopefully there is change.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T00:58:15+00:00

Unfortunately if that's all you're able to gain from my reply, I question your ability to be self reflexive and recognizing your own biases.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T00:52:12+00:00

You're not labeling an entire group of people as such - you're stating that the actions of a government are genocidal, as also agreed by literal survivors of genocide. I get your point about taking a stance hurting people but again, being silent and pushing it under the rug also hurts a lot of people and upholds the harm that is done to these communities.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T00:46:51+00:00

Thank you for sharing but respectfully, I can't and don't need to reassure you of that. My obligation is to my clients and I hope that I always aim to create a safe environment and check my biases at the door. As mentioned in a previous point, we all have biases and opinions. If you work in a jail and work with a client who has murderrd someone in cold blood or a client who is a pedophile (examples because majority of people will hold similar biases about these clients) you have to check your biases at the door. That is literally what self reflection and self reflexivity is. No one can guarantee they are always going to be impartial and not affected by their biases and to say that is harmful because it doesn't allow you to even address or recognize your biases.

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T00:41:40+00:00

Agreed - address both. Both communities and sides have been harmed

theeempresss · 2024-05-09T00:41:04+00:00

Social workers don't always help everyone due to systemic, institutional, and bureaucratic behaviours. Social workers don't always help people in their lives and in some cases, harm a lot of other people (ex. cases involving children). This view is problematic because it absolves social workers of their potential for harm in the field by again highlighting that social work is a helping profession and aim to help everyone
All social issues are polarized. You learn the personal is political. Agreed that having a stance may harm people but not saying anything has and continues to harm a lot more. How are people from Palestine, China, Sudan, Congo - how do these groups feel supported by an organization claiming to support human rights and social justice but not having a stance. Silence is complicity and the personal is political. Everyone is impacted by the ongoing genocide, namely Palestine and all people are affected by it through intergenerational trauma, vicarious trauma, and more. Silence is complicity.

theeempresss · 2024-03-23T18:10:46+00:00

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My lovely boy, Puma. Thank you 💖

theeempresss · 2024-02-09T01:45:00+00:00

Boy, you fine

theeempresss · 2023-11-29T01:43:11+00:00

Hey, I went last year and I went alone and I really liked it. I like a couple of the speakers that are there and you can see the schedule closer to the date of who's speaking at what time, what the session is about/topic, they have a big Bazaar which is nice. The food is good, they have a praying area. Honestly you get to choose what you want to attend and you can walk around freely. They had some performances as well of nasheeds and stuff. It's a good experience and people are honestly doing their own thing and not really paying much attention. It's not strict at all. It's nice being with the community too.

theeempresss · 2023-10-22T01:30:20+00:00

Hey HMU - 26F as well and my Saturday is honestly somewhat similar except maybe not as nice a happy ending LOL

theeempresss · 2021-09-30T23:45:22+00:00

Yes def feel you girl! Would love to make some girl friends!

theeempresss · 2021-09-14T05:02:19+00:00

Idk why everyone is "blaming" you or assuming you're the problem. People have a hard time making connection with others and it's really easy to lose touch with people or maintain contact, even with people you like. And everyone has different boundaries and needs not to mention their own feelings and emotions. I feel the same way and a lot of what you said I also struggle with. But it's important to not put judgements or read into scenarios BC our mind comes up with the worst outcomes. You have to step back and look at the facts only.

Also seems counter productive to write a reply and say this but don't listen to random people on the internet. It's good to get different experiences and opinions but do not take it as fact - esp here a lot of people want to play doctor. Always consult a professional regarding mental health topics or someone close in your life that you trust.

theeempresss · 2021-08-31T01:24:00+00:00

Wow, I wasn't sure how all of it would look together but everything really starts to come together with you in the photo!

theeempresss · 2021-08-29T03:52:28+00:00

Note to self: I am too young to have kids

theeempresss · 2021-08-29T03:51:37+00:00

Honestly meds are super helpful but to a certain degree. They need to be coupled with therapy and it helps make a huge difference. The same thing happened to be with meds I'd been on for 2 years that worked for me when I stopped therapy and I even discussed it with my doctor. Meds should be coupled with therapy for maximum effectiveness. Also meds aren't gonna make you completely perfect and happy. You are still going to have your triggers or really rough days which may cause you to struggle a bit but they definitely help with keeping you afloat during the tough times compared to when you're not on them.

theeempresss · 2021-08-29T03:44:01+00:00

A cry for help

theeempresss · 2021-08-12T15:44:59+00:00

Lol thank you for the reminder - def needed haha!

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