923 - From a Distance - Otter Things Finale E13

Going to give you the sleep you need, all will be well indeed. Our visit to the swamp comes to a close with friends and family taking care of one another. Thanks so much Emma Otter.

Make sure to listen to- Appearances is a one woman audio show that straddles the line between fiction and truth. Appearances brings to life an Iranian American family and community through the real and fantastical mental machinations of Melanie Barzadeh. As Sharon Mashihi voice-acts all the characters in one family, the depth of the love, pain, and struggle is felt with a visceral, profound compassion at every turn. Listen in you podcast app of choice or here https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/appearances

Actions you can take to speak out on behalf of Walter Wallace- https://www.workingeducators.org/statement_on_walter_wallace

Support Black mental health- https://www.antiracismdaily.com/archives/support-black-mental-health-anti-racism-daily

Black Lives Matter. I cannot create a safe place for everyone without stopping to pause and look at what changes I need to make to support that fact. When I say “you deserve a good night’s sleep” it means black lives matter. I have a lot more work to do to back up my words with my body, mind, heart, and spirit. More resources here- https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter

Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you have more please share them! https://www.crisistextline.org/

There are more global helplines here https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare

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