i only heard about this 2 months ago. its been 3 years????
Remember this started because Snyder switched Flint from a freshwater mountain lake to the polluted Flint River simply to allow his wife’s company to use the lake for bottling instead. This is a manufactured crisis of corruption and capitalism.
Also remember that the pipes corroded because they refused to pay for the chemical used to make the water less acidic.
Remember that when the first E. coli outbreak from the water popped up, the city hall was given water coolers by the state, free of charge, all while denying that the water could be unsafe to drink.
Remember that, despite having a huge budget surplus and a “rainy day fund,” set aside that could easily cover the cost of relocating the residents by buying their houses/paying their debt, or could cover a large chunk of the cost of replacing the pipes, the state has decided to continue to only put in the minimal amount of effort.
Remember that flint is majority POC, majority impoverished, and is still being faced with crippling water bills from the Detroit water supply company, where they are often charged $50 a month just to use the service, on top of the cost of their water bill.
Remember that there will now be an entire generation of children who will now be damaged by lead poisoning and damage from the multitude of neurotoxins.
Remember that this is what privatized natural resources looks like. Remember that these people are being punished for having the audacity to dare to be poor in an economy that won’t let them be anything but.
At every level, this has not been a mistake.
The State and City are most upset that people know its happening and are resisting nation-wide.
But if we lose focus they lose even the small amount of aid they’ve managed to get.
This is how they do it. It’s a siege on the public empathy. Eventually we become numb to the problem and despair. Or something bigger happens.
When your loved one is infodumping and you listen and ask questions because you love seeing them so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about something.
I love this post. Every time someone replies or reblogs this, they talk about someone they love listening to. It’s so positive, so caring! This is the best post I’ve ever made, and you all made it what it is. Thank you.
wash your face at least once a day, with a cleanser and a moisturizer that works for your skin (you can add a toner and serum to the routine too)
keep a lip balm on you at all times
please try to remember to brush your teeth. i know, you’re very sleepy and your bed is very comfortable, but still
try out some face masks every once in awhile!
hair:
find a shampoo and conditioner that really works for you and makes your hair smell nice
try to skip using the heat tools and embrace the natural look, your hair will thank you for it
deep conditioner? hair masks? argan oil? go for it
for those of you with long hair: keep a hair tie on you at all times
hands:
keep a small hand cream in your purse to keep your hands from getting dry after washing them
maybe keep a cuticle cream in your purse too? (it really helps me stop picking at my cuticles because this motion is actually a good kind of fidgeting instead of harmful, and it keeps them from drying out in the process)
paint your nails a light beige/pink neutral color. it’s subtle but looks so elegant and goes with everything
body:
moisturize!!!!! after every shower!!!! whether it be lotion or coconut oil or what, it’s important!! dry skin is uncomfortable and does not make you feel better
find a perfume you like and spray it on whenever you need a lil pick-me-up. smelling nice = feeling nice
take a multivitamin every! day!
and take your medications! don’t forget!
try to incorporate eating something kinda healthy every day (maybe just one fruit! that’s all!)
