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Bionic Tara

4 years

I watch a lot of Dateline. The loved ones of the victim always say things like "She lit up every room she walked into." Mine would say "She was a royal pain in my ass, I can't believe it took this long for someone to stab her."

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Bionic Tara

@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

I don't know who needs to hear this, but I was sexualized young because I developed early. Often. Not by a flag. Not by trans persons. Never once a drag queen. But by grown men my father and grandfather's ages. Every. Single. Time. Read that as many times as you need to.

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2 years

I GOT THE JOB! OMG! I'm in shock.

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4 years

Most underrated Canadian band? And, go... My pick would be Sloan. Anyone who says Rush gets an automatic block. Try me.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

I don't know if people know this or not-everyone gets fucking haircuts. And if you want to talk about haircuts? Harper kept a hairstylist ON STAFF. And his hair still looked like THAT.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

My mom and I are driving home from me just having a hysterectomy. We just stopped at a gas station that's not open, but mom says to me "do you want to get out and spread your legs?" She meant STRETCH. Neither of us can breathe. She's been saying "wtf" ever since. 😂

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

Warning: lengthy rant to come, with some colorful language thrown in and personal anecdotes. Read at your own risk, but men...I might urge you to. I'm not a thin girl, never have been in my adult life. How I've been treated at times has not been fun because of that.

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@Homegrowngirl2

8 months

🧵 To the men I've seen weigh in on the sexual assault within hockey culture this week: The next time a woman you love is assaulted, whether it's a sister, partner, friend...better ask them for proof so you can believe them. That's who we are. Your sisters. Partners. Friends.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

So let me get this straight...I'm losing Neil Young and Joni Mitchell from Spotify thanks to a guy who peaked on NewsRadio? #ByeByeSpotify

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

Is it me, or does "Take Canada Back" sound vaguely reminiscent of "Make America Great Again"? But you know, that was fine. This is fine. Yikes.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

GUYS. My surgeon called today, about pathology from the large cyst they couldn't biopsy before my hysterectomy. It was benign, I am all clear, hooray! The remainder of my staples also came out yesterday, and I should heal up fine now. Onward! 💜

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

If that was your goal, congrats. You achieved it. So go on, keep saying things like "she has a pretty face" when I know it's code for "she'd be hot if she were thin." You'll keep looking like the douchebag you are. And my super hot friends? They'll agree with me. XO Rant over.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

An unvaxxed hockey coach in my town has infected 11 of his players with covid. Kids, too young to be vaccinated. We're supposed protect the ones who can't protect themselves. Please, call me stupid. Tell me I'm wrong. I'll stay over here on the side of healthy kids, thanks.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@VikkiMatheson That doesn't bother me a bit, and if you want to talk about my experience I was raped by two straight men in a public women's room more than 20 years ago. So, maybe we were never safe there to start with? I have zero fear of trans women. Zero.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

What they thought they built...and what they actually built.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

@LaParkasChair @ScottyWho69 @AmbientSynthy Oh look, a guy who gets it! Could you give Scotty here a webinar or something? You could call it "Not All Men, But Definitely This Fuckin' Guy 101"

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

I'm less #WomenAgainstTrudeau and more #WomenAgainstKenney .

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

The Pillage People

Handmaid for the UCP's Board of Directors

@HandmaidAlberta

4 years

Name that band. (Wrong answers only). #ableg #abpoli

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@soulinsomniac And dads of boys? Teach them to be true gentlemen.

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1 year

Aaaaaaaand muting.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

And guys, let me tell you...even if you're not like this, but you hang out with guys that are? If you're not calling them on it, you're not much better, and your friends are dicks. Which doesn't make you look awesome. I'll reiterate-the company you keep, matters.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

The girls you think are 'hot' and 'beautiful'? They're friends with girls like the one on the cover of this magazine. They love girls like me. They're our sisters, our friends, our allies. What you manage to do, is look like an asshole to pretty much all women.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

For those who think we weren't being taught anything about sex education when we were young, don't pretend you weren't tuning in every chance you got. Sue Johanson was real, she was warm, and she taught us everything we needed to know. RIP. #SexWithSue

Sue Johanson, beloved Canadian sex educator, dead at 93 | CBC News

Sue Johanson, the beloved Canadian broadcaster who in her golden years enraptured a generation with straightforward sex advice, has died at 93, a representative confirmed on Thursday.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

Quarantine question: what was the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? I'll go first. When I was maybe 15 or 16, my grandfather told me this, and it stuck... "Pay attention to how a man treats a waitress, it's how he'll treat you in ten years".

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

#IWillNoLongerApologizeFor pineapple on my pizza.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

I am a woman who couldn't have children. No one really knows the extent that it's broken me. That said, I will defend every woman's right to safe health care. Every. Single. Time.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

#lesbianactivity is trending thanks to @JanisIrwin getting vaccinated, and this is the Alberta I'm here for. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

@BigBoyler Is it weird that I can completely clearly hear your tweets in my head, said in your voice?

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

God it sucks staying with my parents while I recover. You know what they're making me eat for dinner? My dad's homemade sour cabbage rolls, and my mom's linguine with clams. It's the worst here! I'm not leaving now. Ever.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

Hi, friends. I muted this yesterday, and haven't looked in the comments since. I just want to point out here, that if you come into this thread to disagree with me by calling me ignorant, moron, stupid, naive-your argument holds no weight because you have no argument.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

He thought he was hilarious. But here's the thing. Who was he impressing? Not my (in his mind) much hotter friends, that's for sure. When he treated me that way, my friends wanted nothing to do with him-or anyone who would hang out with him. The company you keep matters.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

The #NoVaccinePassportAnywhere hashtag has people making comparisons to rape culture. As a woman who's been raped, if any of you making this comparison have any questions, my fully vaccinated ass will be right here waiting for you to get your heads out of yours.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@kayleeknits I completely understand, and I'm sorry you share the same experience. ♥️

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

Maybe that comment sent her into a panic attack afterward, and she still thinks about it 20 years later, when you never thought about it again. Maybe that 'beautiful' girl you're with, is too terrified to tell you that she worries if she puts on ten pounds, you'll leave.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

So this take right here, is never going to be the flex you want it to be. Because these guys like this, make these comments, having no idea what the person on the other side gone through. No. Fucking. Idea. Maybe she's had an eating disorder since she was a teenager.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

Tomorrow after nearly three years out of the work force from chronic illness, I start training for my new job. I'm nervous, but excited to take my years of customer service background and apply it in a tech environment. I have big plans to make 2023 my bitch. Look out! 🔥

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@Homegrowngirl2

6 months

So. Guys. It turns out "chronic illness" didn't even begin to cover it. I'm pretty sick. I'm not ready to talk about it, but I'm admitted in the hospital for a while. I have my family and my emotional support animal, so I'm better than most. 🖤🤍

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

The next one says "Except the fat one, you can go!" So, to have that shouted after you in a crowded bar, you don't know if anyone heard, but it doesn't matter. It fucking stings. I pretty much wanted to crawl into a hole and die. One of my friends told him off, and we left.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

Schitt's Creek is trending, and this scene with David and Patrick will forever be one of my favorites of all time. ♥️

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@hous3ofthis @LisaSingerUBC Inform yourself properly.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

Not once, but twice I've had comedians take shots at me about my weight, just sitting there in an audience in a small town bar. I hadn't uttered a word. I've had random comments made in bars, malls, restaurants. Just out living my life. I'll give you a specific example.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

If you want to have meaningful conversation about differing opinions, I'm open to that. But to spewing hate and vitriol like it's your job will not get you the response you want. What do you think you're going to get with that? Be kind. Nothing else works.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 months

This will be a lengthy medical post. 🧵 At the end of March, I had an appointment with my family doctor. I had numbness/weakness in my legs that was getting progressively worse. I was at the point that I couldn't walk and needed a lot of help, so I was staying with my folks.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

The Simpsons predicts everything, and at this point it's just scary.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

I did it! With a final grade of 90%, I got my first college certificate at 45. Better late than never!

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 months

@evildeadthing The Cabin in the Woods. I watch it several times a year, I love it.

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@Homegrowngirl2

7 months

I'd like to point out that not once under the NDP government when anyone complained, did I say, "You don't like it? Leave." Alberta has been my only home for all of my 46 years. I've voted since I was 18. I belong here as much as anyone, and my opinions are just as valid.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

Would you spend a night here?

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 months

I don't have all the details yet, but she's been found! Thank you to everyone who retweeted!!

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 months

This is my cousin Jade. She's been missing since June 14th, and we all want her safe and sound. Please share if you're willing. #YEG

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

One night out with girlfriends at a bar when I was maybe 19, the group of us were walking out to leave. We walked by a group of men playing darts. As we neared the door, one of them called after us "Hey ladies, don't go! Come back!" and then another one chimed in behind him.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@HeyItsCherrry Oh, my girl...I am so, so sorry. That is another can of worms in itself, I can only imagine. I've been lucky with the men who raised me, this I know.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

The Birds. Shudder.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

I am immunocompromised. On the day restrictions are set to be lifted, my husband (double vaxxed and boosted) came home to test positive. My rapid test was negative so far, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared and a lot frustrated by a day like today. #COVIDAB

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

Kylie Jenner asking her fans to donate to a GoFundMe for her makeup artist who needs a $60,000 brain surgery after a horrible car accident when her kid has a handbag that costs $15,000 is peak 2021. Oh, but at least she donated 5K when her net worth is 900M. 🙄

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

I have a confession to make. And if it changes your opinion of me forever, then so be it. *Deep breath* Ok...here goes. I...have never eaten a Big Mac. And just so you all know, I will never now, just on principle. The end.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

I just checked in with my doctor at the weight loss clinic at the Royal Alex. She told me "You're doing a great job, and you should feel good about yourself." I've struggled for so long. I'm not done struggling, because there's a ways to go. But today? I'm taking this win.

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@Homegrowngirl2

5 years

I am challenging everyone to post a photo you've taken from a place you've been. The only thing is that you NOT appear in it. Just a pic, no description. Let's flood Twitter with landscapes to ease this isolation. Copy this, post a photo & let's travel virtually around the world.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

Reminder:

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@Homegrowngirl2

5 months

I'm on my way...I'm on my way-ay-ee, home sweet hooooooooooooome! I'm being transferred to my hometown hospital, hooray! Not sure exactly when, as it's by plane, but it's happening!

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

So, this happened.

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@Homegrowngirl2

9 months

Show me in the Bible where they mention women wearing bras. I'll wait.

Joshua Haymes

@haymes_joshua

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I was once put into the position of having to address a woman for regularly not wearing a bra to church on Sunday. I was accused of body shaming. The truth is, it is incredibly unloving to allow a fellow sister in Christ to continue causing brothers to stumble without

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 months

I'm so thankful for how loved I am. I'll never be able to repay the love I've gotten. To everyone who's been there, thank you, and I love you. ♥️♥️♥️

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@Homegrowngirl2

5 years

@Home_Halfway "Luke...I am your second cousin twice removed on your mother's side"

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

I'm just gonna leave this here.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

Today Robin Williams would have been 70. Whether he was Sean Maguire, Mrs. Doubtfire, Popeye, or doing standup, he was a joy to watch on the screen. Happy birthday to a true master of humor. 💙

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@2whmitmayconcrn @VikkiMatheson Do you know any transgender people? My cousin is. And we knew from the time she was just little that she was struggling with her identity. She's not out to groom anyone. So until you've actually known that struggle for that person, how that goes? Just don't. Inform yourself.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

I'm at a loss. If we're friends, and there's an issue, I'd much rather you talk to me about it than to cut me out with no explanation, when I have no idea what I did to be cut off. We're all adults here, and I'm a rational person. That's all.

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@Homegrowngirl2

9 months

My brother is home from Calgary. I'm having a sleepover at my parents' house tonight, and they now live in my grandparents' old house. I'm hoping there will be shortbread. We will definitely bug mom to open a present early. My heart is full. Happy Christmas Eve, friends. ♥️🎄

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@Homegrowngirl2

10 months

Today we said goodbye to our boy Brew. He gave us 15 years of companionship and was the best boy we could have asked for. Even though it was the right thing for him, we're heartbroken. Love you so much little dude. ♥️

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

New specs finally got here.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@RandomSecretary Ugh. I'm so sorry that you can relate. ♥️ There's far, far too many in this thread...

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

If you don't drink coffee, I don't trust you. It's that simple.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

I got my email about my contract for my new job, it's official! I have a zoom meeting tomorrow to sign on as a customer service specialist. Training starts next month, eeeeeek!

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@Homegrowngirl2

5 months

Fun fact: The pacemaker I needed implanted has a defibrillator element to it. I've got a defibrillator in my body! I didn't even know that was a thing. So, if I have a major episode, I'll get a shock that'll feel like a judo kick to the chest. How crazy is that!?

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@p00rpete If you think I'm not against child abuse of any kind, you can kindly exist this thread. But to ASSUME that trans people are abusers is grossly misinformed, and the vast majority of sexual assaults are perpetrated by straight men, and that is cold hard fact.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

This is one of the hardest things I've ever done. Warning, there's sensitive subject matter in this post. The Double Standard Between Women and Men via @wordpressdotcom

The Double Standard Between Women and Men

I’m going to start this post off with a disclaimer, and an apology. The disclaimer is that there’s going to be content that is not pleasant to read, and for some it could be a trigger. …

tarakay21.wordpress.com

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

I'm quite proud of this. Lately it has not been easy, as life has been testing me. But I remain a non-smoker.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

Who is the greatest fictional cop you can think of

J. Singleton

@jsingleton011

1 year

The Bunk

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4 years

"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn due to the pandemic."

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@Homegrowngirl2

9 months

THIS IS WHY I LIVE WHERE THE AIR HURTS MY FACE

internet hall of fame

@InternetH0F

9 months

they were hearing strange noises for months...

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3 years

#ThisIs44

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

Finally watching Schitt's Creek, and got to @danjlevy lip syncing Simply the Best...that sums it up nicely. Epic scene. This show lives up to every hype, and then some.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

My mom finds my take on those house hunting shows on HGTV funny, but I can't watch them for this reason... She: Works part time at a flower shop. He: Has a solid ant farm going, and an idea for an app he wants to market to dolphins. Their budget? $875,000. Like. HOW.

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@Homegrowngirl2

1 year

@AlottaMilez I find it still happens, even here with random tweets I'll get creepy comments from random men where they'll after try to pass it off as "just a joke" and then they're surprised I don't think it's hilarious that I was sexualized by some man I have no idea who it is. It's gross.

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@Homegrowngirl2

9 months

I've shared this before, but back in my bar days even in this weather this is how I'd go out. I was not smart. Often I was the driver, and I had a friend that when last call was accounced he'd yell "Is it time to start the car?" and I'd toss my keys across the bar. Good times.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 months

Cardiology appointment went great! My pacemaker is ticking along, doing its thing.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

Yes. Yes we are.

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@Homegrowngirl2

10 months

If you were murdered and you could assign any tv detective in your will to find your killer, who would you pick? Respond with a gif.

😐︎☜︎✞︎✋︎☠︎ ✋︎☠︎ ✌︎☹︎👌︎☜︎☼︎❄︎✌︎

@KevinInAlberta

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If you were murdered and you could assign any tv detective in your will to find your killer, who would you pick? Respond with a gif.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

I've been stabbed! #Vaccinated #HitMeWithYourBestShot

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@Homegrowngirl2

5 months

Can I just take a second to mention how amazing my parents are? They've been here at the hospital every day, holding down the fort with me. Bringing me treats, playing games with me, and just being here. Even though things have been hard, I'm so grateful for the things I have. 🩵

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

I'm deceased. I can't even. #MomTextsBruh

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@Homegrowngirl2

8 months

The chances that it's happened to women you know and you don't even know about it are staggeringly high. It's happened to me. It's happened to my friends. It's happened to women I'm related to. Look around you, men. You know them. I promise you do.

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

Had a job interview this morning. It went well, and it's a work from home job which would be ideal for me right now. Be proud of me, I suppressed my urge to say that I'm a serial killer when asked about any crimes I've been convicted of.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

Paul Bernardo should rot in prison (or hell), and I'm glad he was denied parole. But Karla Homolka lives a normal life with children, and that makes me sick. Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy never got to have children. They were children themselves.

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 years

#NotAllMen might be trending, but every single woman I know can tell you a story of how they've been made to feel unsafe. Every. Single. One. No. It isn't all men. But what does that tell you?

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@Homegrowngirl2

4 months

I also can't thank my husband and parents enough for their love and support through all of this, it's been hard on all of us in so many ways, but we've found laughter wherever we can and that's so important. And to all of you who've followed along and given encouragement!

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

@abbythetweet It's a remote customer service position, but it's with a huuuuuge company that was interviewing a lot of candidates, so I didn't think my chances were great. Thank you, I am happy! This is ideal for now.

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@Homegrowngirl2

3 years

Gangsta's Paradise. Well, giddy up.

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8 months

Here's an account of how my assault was handled. Read it or don't, but this is how we can be made to feel when we report, and it's no wonder many, many women don't.

The Double Standard Between Women and Men

I’m going to start this post off with a disclaimer, and an apology. The disclaimer is that there’s going to be content that is not pleasant to read, and for some it could be a trigger. …

tarakay21.wordpress.com

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@Homegrowngirl2

2 years

Obligatory hospital pic. Do not recommend a hysterectomy that's not laparoscopic, -5 stars. This is the worst I've ever smelled, and I miss sleeping on my stomach! But I'm on the mend, and the worst is over! ❤️

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