Post by estrellita on Aug 10, 2015 19:16:46 GMT -5
-Vaccinations -Comprehensive sex ed. Maybe a weird thing to be passionate about but I really think it's better for everyone! -Animals. It's a HUGE pet peeve of mine (pun sort of intended) when people treat pets as disposable. I have considered many times rehoming one of my cats because of the issues we've had with him, but in the end he's my baby and I could never do that to him! -NOT being judgmental toward other parents, especially when it comes to BFing/FFing. After going through hell and being judged for FFing when BFing didn't work, I feel so strongly about stopping the judgement on all sides! -LGBT rights
Post by anyastroud on Aug 10, 2015 19:25:04 GMT -5
Halloween? I guess if that counts. lol I guess on a more serious note my big one is Autism awareness. I don't actively do charity stuff but I'm happy to talk/explain it to anyone. I read a lot in to it.
Football- college only. I pay zero attention to the nfl Harry Potter- I get super worked up when talking about my love for Severus snape. My job- specifically making sure my students and the families get the support and resources they need to succeed here.
My job and things related to it- basically all things pregnancy, newborn, infancy, and postpartum.
I've also become a pretty big advocate for awareness of PPD at my hospital. Mental illness is still largely misunderstood and even healthcare professionals have misconceptions on things like breastfeeding and taking ADs. In fact, some coworkers have unknowingly said some really hurtful things.
I have issues I am passionate about (I volunteer for an animal rescue, for example), but I don't have a whole lot of hobbies I'm passionate about. I'd say traveling, but I don't have enough spare money to be passionate about traveling!
I would say I am also passionate about child literacy. I read to Jack daily and it makes me so sad that some houses don't have a single book (I don't care that they don't OWN books but that they don't go to the library either). Reading is so good for a kid's imagination and brain development.
Post by estrellita on Aug 12, 2015 14:37:50 GMT -5
krystee I agree with you about reading. My cousin was held back from starting school and also I think in 1st grade so he didn't graduate until he was 20. It was mostly because his parents never read to him. I don't do it all the time right now but I try at least a couple times a week and will make it more of a priority as he gets older!