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Mike - Child Abuse Survivor

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Mike - Child Abuse Survivor @childabusesurvivor.net · 22/08/2025

A life lesson from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Resistance = embracing joy and celebrating your worth.

LIFE
Adults taught children that one of the greatest acts of resistance was to embrace the joys life can bring. They taught self-esteem and self-expression, in part, through adornment. Taking a small cut of inexpensive cloth, they sewed fine clothing to reflect their sense of self-worth.
They made necklaces by piecing together seeds and dyeing them rich colors. Food, stories, songs, and prayers all taught children who they were and how much they were loved
Dress Made by an Unidentified Enslaved Woman, 1840-1860
The full skirt of this dress is carefully pieced, indicating that the maker had limited amounts of fabric. Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane

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Mike - Child Abuse Survivor @childabusesurvivor.net · 15/07/2025

We are all influenced by the people around us, including here on social media. Is who you are online hurting your mental health? #socialmedia #mentalhralth

Who do you want to be?

Is that reflected in your social media use?

We are all influenced by the people around us.

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