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When "Leave It At The Door" Is Impossible

Question: During the current news cycle murder is normalised, people are dehumanised and I find it difficult to focus on work. How can I balance this in a system with capitalism at its core? How can I be true to myself but also keep a job? Answer: I knew I&
Kim Crayton Feb 9, 2024

The "Model Minority" Is A Myth For A Reason

Question: A senior colleague and I are contractors in the data department of a bank. He's British-born Chinese and recently went on a rant to me about how he hates the Chinese and people from Hong Kong particularly. He explained to me the various words and phrases he
Kim Crayton Jan 26, 2024

I Don't Wanna Go

Question: The nonprofit advocacy organization I work for frequently holds meetings in the bushes - at Buddhist retreat centers and such. These meetings are all-staff and last 2-3 nights. The food is not to my liking - vegetarian or vegan (oats and goat milk, etc). I'm afraid and
Kim Crayton Sep 8, 2023

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