“Hello, My Name Is Sharlene Pike And I Am A Black Transgender Person Originating From South Africa

“Hello, my name is Sharlene Pike and I am a black transgender person originating from South Africa and working as a receptionist/host. I moved to the United States 4 years ago alone and without any support, as my parents died in my home country when I was 18. Being a transgender black female immigrant places three discrimination barriers and makes it extremely hard to socialize and find a job to live properly. Nevertheless, I tried my best. I had been working at 7 different companies as a receptionist/host/waitress for these four years, but 2 months ago I lost my job. The reasoning I was given - ‘staff reduction due to COVID-19 complications’. I have been unemployed for these 2 months, but the reason I can’t start a new job is not COVID-19. In February, I was diagnosed with stage-3 esophageal cancer. I had no prior knowledge of my diagnosis as this type of cancer can be quite concealed, and I had only two or three weeks of eating discomfort before I had a medical consultation. The company I was working at had a special program to support staff members who need expensive surgeries or therapies, and I believe my diagnosis was the true reason I was reduced, since it happened just after I told my office I might need an extended medical leave. The sum I have spent on the medical procedures only to clarify the future treatment equals my 3 salaries. The sum I’m asking for is actually covering first 6 months of treatment and the cheapest drug - basically simply to have a chance to survive. I have no health insurance and I can’t take a new job because my health condition significantly deteriorated. The thing that I have learnt throughout these months is that it is very hard to get any, even basic medical help if you are transgender. The death rate of the esophageal cancer is about 30%, which is very high, and I ask you to help me to have a chance to survive. I tried to deal with everything without anyone by my side, but current circumstances left me with no choice but to ask you to donate and share my story. Thank you very much.”

this gofundme was started on june 19th, 2020 and as of june 30th, 2020 she still needs donations! i’ll reblog with the donation link in one moment.

Alternatives to Burning Sage for Cleansing

When you think of cleansing, the first method usually thought of is burning sage. But sometimes that’s not possible.

Reasons Why Burning Sage Might Not Be Your Method of Cleansing:

Your building/parents/dorm prohibits burning anything

There’s little to no ventilation where you would be cleansing

You or someone you live with has lungs that are compromised (asthma,bronchitis,weak lungs, etc.)

You or someone you live with has a smoke allergy

You live with pets/animals and have no place to safely place them while you are burning sage.

You are scared of starting a fire

You do not have access/can afford to buy to ethically bought/sold sage. It is always better to buy cleansing sage, especially white sage from Native Americans.

You dislike the smell

Whatever your reason, it isn’t less effective to cleanse via other means. One isn’t more powerful than the other. It’s all about your focus, energy, and intent.

Here are some other methods of cleansing:

Use sea salt to cleanse (Be mindful of bugs/animals/environment when using this method)

Use holy water (Creation methods vary)

Use a bell and chime in areas to get rid of bad energy

Use your voice/singing

Using a broom and visualization to “sweep” the bad energy away (This is the origination of the myth that witches fly on broomsticks)

Burning white candles

Feel free to add your own alternative methods of cleansing!

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gothicpuppy

5 years ago