My Birth Story

Sadie’s birth story, the birth of Gwendolyn Lili, is coming soon!

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Remember; it’s your body, it’s your birth, and it’s your choice!

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“Race is an evolving idea that was created to legitimize racial inequality and protect white advantage”. -robin diangelo

What’s on your coffee table? This is a book that I’ve been working with for awhile now, I have it on audio too.
This work is important.
It’s important to me because because I’m a white person who is working to make change especially with the @communitydoulaconnection it is necessary that I check in with myself daily, reflect on my white privilege, and see what I can do differently. “The racial status quo is comfortable for white people, and we will not move forward in race relations if we remain comfortable.” -robin diangelo

If you don’t know her work, I suggest that you get to know it. She has some great talks to watch.
Also: https://www.ibramxkendi.com/about
#robindiangelo #ibramxkendi #whitefragility #antiracist #justiceforgeorgefloyd #reproductivejustice #blacklivesmatter #blackmamasmatter

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Also allowing feelings of discomfort so that we can grow, change and be better. https://www.ibramxkendi.com/about #antiracism #whitefragility #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiceforallblacklives

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It’s smells divine in here! ✨🌸💫

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No filter needed. I’m surrounded by so much beauty, and feel so thankful we moved back to nature. 💗✨💗

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Hello sweet thing. Thank you for gracing us with your presence and reminding us that life is beautiful albeit tenuous (you parked yourself on the driveway). #homedays #sweetspring #saltspringisland

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I must reiterate: Oh nettles how I love thee! Drying process for next winter’s nourishment. Guess which photos are Gwen’s 🥰✨🌱🌈 #herbalmedicine #wildharvested

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Medicinal chai. This has been one of my favourite wellness go-to’s over the winter and into this spring. I allow a big pot to warm on the wood stove all week, bring careful not to boil it. You could do it in a crock pot.
My tea base is usually honey bush. I use a large quantity of ginger and turmeric, and I usually add Chaga. And then I use a gentle amount of herbal additions that feel right for the week, such as : ashwaganda, dandelion root, astragulus, echinacea etc.
And then of course the chai spices: cinnamon, star anis, black pepper corns, fennel, clove (just a touch), cardamom! #stayinhomeandhealthy #onecovidfreeday #herbalmedicine

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You’re welcome. @mother_of_gold @olihey #sundayfunday #upsidedownface

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Loving this nightly spring frog chorus! ✨🌱🌙🦋

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Not every day is a unicorn day, but we try. #unicornsofinstagram #onecovidfreeday #mamalife

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For a rainy day! 🥰

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Oh nettle season, how I love theee! ✨🦋🌱

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It was worth it. Lovin my wood stove and cozying up in the snowy winter wonderland ❄️✨❄️

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Make a snow goddess day! ✨💕❄️

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✨happy snow day!✨

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Channeling Auntie Mame this Christmas Eve! Happy holidays to you all. Mwaa!! 💋💋💋

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Happy winter solstice ✨May your days grow brighter with the lengthening sunshine.

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A little family photo of us in (or beside, rather) our new digs! ✨💫✨#saltspringisland #downsizing #livingsimply

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That’s right! We did it. We moved! #saltspringisland #ulafrou_handmade @olihey

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Happy birthday my sweet girl ‘Gwendolina’. It’s hard to believe you are 4. ✨🌈✨fierce, strong, passionate, loving, sensitive and kind, and more. My Scorpio sweetie.