Larson Opinions

06/24/2022

"If you don't fight for your rights, not only will they not give you new ones - they'll take away the ones you have." - Olga Dobosh

My Baba was a lifelong CUPE member, labour activist, feminist, and reproductive justice activist.

She taught me that political change and social justice is a multi-generational effort.

Today, as we stand in solidarity with all those who will now struggle, and maybe even lose their lives seeking safe abortions, please remember people of all genders can get pregnant and need access to safe services and healthcare.

Safe access to abortion is a human right.

And I will keep shouting about it until everyone has access.

Solidarity ✊🏻❤️

06/15/2022

Friends, if you want a confidence boost - BOOK A PHOTOSHOOT!

If you've been wanting one for your business, to celebrate a special event, or just for fun...

Here's your sign!

DO IT!

Promise you won't regret it 🥰

Huge thank you to (on Instagram) for making me feel and look fierce.

The best photographers make you feel like your authentic energy is shining through 📸

And I think he did an incredible job!

Check out his work if you've been waiting to book that confidence-boosting photoshoot!

Just a reminder to do things outside your comfort zone. It's usually pretty worth it!

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05/24/2022

02/14/2022

Happy Love Day. May you choose the best of Fowles ❤️🪶

02/06/2022

Meet me LIVE on IG tomorrow (Mon Feb 7) evening at 7PM PST for an intro to politics & political engagement.

This is semi-experimental for me and the start of my plans to do these kinds of videos as a YouTube series.

I already got some questions yesterday but if there's something you're DYING to know - anything politics - drop it in the comments and I'll try to answer tomorrow/in future videos
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Bring your questions and a glass of wine or water or both and I'll see you tomorrow!!!

Love you all and TIA to the 2 people who will come haha 😅🥰😘

01/06/2022

Embrace your power ✨💪🏻

Everytime I share something "emotional", mostly dudes will comment that they're glad to see I'm "finally" starting to do better, or message to ask if I'm "managing okay" all concerned.

And I just laugh. And laugh. And laugh.

Hiding my emotions, living in a constant state of anxiety and depression, THAT was when I wasn't okay.

I've been living and speaking my truth for YEARS now.

I'm fu***ng fantastic. Thanks but no thanks for your concern.

If people are questioning your stability or your happiness (or competence... hello sexist bu****it), because you show emotions - just laugh.

And remember that not everyone is at your level, and that's okay.

Good luck to all the people struggling to understand this. I hope you get in touch with your emotions too 💖

01/03/2022

I am starting this year off so happy and fulfilled and I'm wishing the same for each and every one of you ❤️

❤️ But just the reminder that it took me years to get here.
❤️ It took people who believed in me.
❤️ And it took me believing in myself.

Everyone has heard the expression "Rome wasn't built in a day" but it also wasn't built by one person.

It's not just okay but good to have help.

So if you're still struggling, don't be too hard on yourself. Your people and your moment might be just around the corner 😘

My DMs are always open if you're looking for support or help finding some ❤️

12/16/2021

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12/12/2021

Here to talk about: rest.

💖 rest will not ruin your progress
💖 rest is necessary for healing AND growth
💖 you don't always have to be performing at 100%

I have had many times in my life where I had an all-or-nothing mindset, but like perfectionism, that kills progress and happiness.

Whether it's fitness OR mental health work - you can't always be "doing the work" or lifting at your max.

And one thing I've discovered - it's when I take a break that I get stronger, physically and mentally.

So if you're being hard on yourself to do it all by the end of the year - or think you have to go hard in the New Year - just remember to be gentle with yourself.

Take a break. It might help launch you forward, but at the very least, it will help you feel your best 💖

Like this post if you're ready for some rest 😌🥰

12/03/2021

"Until we are all free, none of us are"

💕 it’s , which is a good time to talk about disability rights and justice.

💖 People with disabilities should have the right to marry without losing their income, benefits, or health insurance. 💕

💕 In many countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, people with disabilities are discouraged from getting married or are pushed to divorce in order to get or maintain their income, benefits, and health insurance.

In the United States specifically, it's because benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid are needs-based and focus on current assets and income. When someone marries someone not in those programs, their partner's assets and income are combined with theirs. It is because of the combined income that many married people with disabilities lose their SSI and Medicaid benefits. For people with disabilities who are already married, many have been forced to divorce and live separately in order to keep benefits that they need to survive.

💕 People with disabilities shouldn't be forced to choose between the benefits they need to survive and their partners. 💕

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Digital illustration of a woman with brown skin and curly black hair. She is disabled and is sitting in a grey wheelchair looking at the viewer. The woman is wearing a cream color linen dress, pink and blue flower print go-go boots, pink and blue pom pom earrings. There's a text bubble that reads, 'there is no marriage equality until people with disabilities can marry without losing benefits.’

12/03/2021

is a good time to remember that not all Disabilities look the same, and some you can't even see! I have several invisible disabilities 💖💖

Today is , and a reminder that not all disabilities and illness are visible.

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[Digital illustration with a strong 70s aesthetic. It’s a bedroom scene, with a woman sitting on the bed with long brown hair, purple flower earrings, a purple mini dress with white flowers and sheer sleeves along with a pair of fringe go-go boots. On the nightstand is a prescription bottle, water bottle, eye patch and pain reliever. There’s a speech bubble that reads, ‘not all disabilities are visible.’]

12/02/2021

Read the mug 🥰

That is all ☠️

12/02/2021

Has anyone else been thinking A LOT about what it means to slow down? 😌

I'm ALWAYS working on balancing productivity + being gentle and realistic with myself.

In my conversations with friends, I keep hearing that people are feeling:
💤 tired
🥵 burnt out
😐 low on capacity for new projects/activities

And I wanted to take a minute to remind us all:
🥰 It's okay to say "no" - whenever you want to!

I have been working on setting healthy boundaries for several years now, and a big one I worked on is learning I don't have to say sorry, or justify/explain my actions.

Have you ever seen one of those "writing emails like my male colleagues" videos? Where women get rid of "sorry", "just", explanations, etc, and straight up ask for what they want with the confidence of a white cis male?

Well, I'm here to tell you, you can be that way in all aspects of life.

I'll say it clearly here:
✨ You do not need permission to take care of yourself ✨

So if you set a boundary today, spoke your truth, cancelled or rescheduled plans, I am so proud of you!!

Keep doing it! It will get easier and easier, I promise.

Let me know in the comments how you've set healthy boundaries for yourself so we can celebrate those little wins together ⬇️💖😘

11/26/2021

Shout out to my past self for ignoring the toxic/abusive people in my personal and professional life who tried to minimize, control, and invalidate my emotions ✌🏻

💖 Emotional people are NOT less professional
💖 Showing emotions is NOT a sign of weakness
💖 Speaking the truth is NOT something you should have to avoid to maintain relationships

To the people who tried to keep me down: check out slides 3 & 4 ✌🏻

If you think me being emotional damages your reputation, I don't want anything to do with you!

If you think women, young people, or people with disabilities should sit down and be quiet, I don't want anything to do with you!

If you contribute to negative stigmas about mental health, guess what? That's right! I don't want anything to do with you ☺️

To anyone experiencing someone, whether it's a boss, partner, friend - whoever - that is telling you you are "too much" or "too emotional", that person may be hurting you (intentionally or unintentionally), and it is OKAY to leave that person and those environments in order to live as your true self.

It took me years and years and years to break away from this kind of emotional abuse, and after being free of it for over a year, it's impossible to imagine putting up with that kind of treatment ever again.

I'm talking about it, because I know these aren't isolated incidents. The men who hurt me hurt other people. The bad bosses who exploited me exploited other people. The systems that failed me are failing other people.

I don't have any magical solutions, but a big part of fixing any problem is to acknowledge it, talk about it, and find a path to healing.

That's what I wish for anyone struggling right now:
✨ to find yourself
✨ to find your people
✨ to find space for health and healing, whatever that looks like for you!

Lots of love to everyone and remember to keep being emotional!
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11/24/2021

It is getting coooold out there ❄️🧤 and if you live in BC, we're also in for some more very wet weather.

Here to remind you to get cozy, take your vitamins/eat your veggies, rest & sleep more, and stay hydrated!

And on a more serious note - check in with your mental health. Reassess your needs for the darker days. Connect with friends/family/support networks.

We all need a little extra TLC at this time of year, so give yourself what you need.

You're worth it, I promise 🥰

What are ways you slow down and take care of yourself in the winter months?

I like to drink more tea, sleep in, and dress super comfy cozy. lmk yours in the comments 💞😘

11/13/2021

Hey, you!

Welcome to the new friends and thank you to the old ones! ☺️

A couple months ago, I made a public account so I could learn more about growing my own social media. Why? Because I've been slowly working on building my new business as a copywriter!

I've been copywriting and editing for years already in other positions as an "off-the-side-of-my-desk" activity, but as an actual writer (creative/academic/political), when I was laid off last year, I decided it was time to be a writer full-time.

A big part of this change for me is to follow my passion. I love writing, and I love helping others succeed, so copywriter is a natural fit.

But another piece for me was the freedom to break out of the toxic work culture I experienced at some of my last jobs.

❌ no more working for someone who doesn't appreciate and support me
❌ no more feeling silenced or like I have to hide my "radical" opinions (ie that you should practice what you preach/that people deserve to be treated like humans)
❌ no more demanding work hours and outdated expectations that exacerbate my chronic pain and invisible disabilities

Now, I finally have the freedom to live in a way that works for me.

💖 I can work with people who have shared values
💖 I can listen to my body and rest when I need it
💖 I can embrace my creative side and have time for exciting projects

There were lots of reasons why I decided to make these changes, but I wanted to share a few as I get to know some of the new, awesome folks I've already started connecting with on this new journey!

My business page will be launched next month - but on this page you will see more of my fitness, mental health, and lifestyle journey! And a few cat pics with 😺

I'm curious - what is an exciting change you went for this year? Was it intimidating? What made you go for it? Let me know in the comments and thank you all for helping me learn along the way 💖😘✌🏻

10/03/2021

Happy spooky season comrades 💀🎃

BEWARE: As Halloween gets closer, parents need to make sure to LOOK at your child’s candy. Some people are giving out what looks like normal candy, but turns out to be Karl Marx's classic critique of capitalism "Das Kaptial", in the original German.

09/19/2021

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