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Mental Dis-Ease

Rachels Gedankenkasten | Rachel's Musings Posted on February 24, 2019 by RachelFebruary 24, 2019

Trying to get insurance-covered counseling shattered any remnants I was holding onto about Germany. It’s a culture/society just as anti-social as the US by neoliberal capitalism, if not more so. Apparently, seeking counseling here is a horrible stigma and you …
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On Date Rape – My #MeToo Story

Rachels Gedankenkasten | Rachel's Musings Posted on September 22, 2018 by RachelSeptember 24, 2018

Content warning: As the title of the post suggests, it is about date rape. I share my experience with it. To get help if you’ve been raped and are struggling with the aftermath: Please find someone to talk to! You …
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Reflections on Immigration

Rachels Gedankenkasten | Rachel's Musings Posted on September 5, 2018 by RachelSeptember 5, 2018

In 1995, the Republican controlled Congress passed a law that would make it easier to deport permanent residents who were accused of a crime, even minor ones. I still remember hearing about this on the radio driving in my car. …
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On Waking Up

Rachels Gedankenkasten | Rachel's Musings Posted on August 18, 2017 by RachelAugust 18, 2017

Fully waking up to the reality of white supremacy patriarchy reminds me of the times I woke up to the fact that I was in an abusive relationship, especially the last one. It comes with this rage of realizing that …
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Survivor Activist

Rachels Gedankenkasten | Rachel's Musings Posted on February 11, 2017 by RachelFebruary 11, 2017

My life changed November 8th. It was as if the election result pulled out the rug from under me. I’ve been struggling with understanding its impact and how I want to respond ever since. The past couple of months have …
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Property Damage and Egos

Rachels Gedankenkasten | Rachel's Musings Posted on February 6, 2017 by RachelFebruary 6, 2017

There’s been some discussion on social media about what happened at UC Berkeley last week. What I saw ranged from condemnation to support and warning the other side that they’ll play “into the hands of the fascists.” The discussions I …
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