#MEAction Gives Thanks

We have come to the time of year, where we focus on what we are thankful for and what has made a difference in our lives. At #MEAction we will always be thankful for this amazing community, for you truly are OUT OF THIS WORLD!

With this focus, #MEAction staff share what they are most thankful for this year. And we hope you will join us, celebrating what you are thankful for! We would love to hear from you either by replying to this email, or posting on our social media pages.  Always remember, you are loved. 

“My incredible parents who help take care of my children so that I can both work and be a mother, and still get the rest I need as someone living with ME.” – Adriane Tillman

“Reconnecting with old friends and winning a community organizer’s book raffle! 🤓🎉” – Ben HsuBorger

“After moving to a new city right before the pandemic hit, I am very thankful this year for the community I have finally been able to build. It has become a source of great joy and I know it will provide much needed support in the coming years.” – Erin Roediger

“I am so thankful for the family that you make and online friends! I am grateful for fall days and changing leaves and the peace it brings. I am honored to bear witness to this truly beautiful and powerful community day after day. Thankful for each of you!” – Holly Latham

“I’m thankful for our community’s consistent engagement in advocacy and research, the way we are all continuing to learn and grow together. I’m proud to say I’m part of a smart, engaged community that is open-minded and thoughtful, both as a group and as individuals.” – Jaime Seltzer

“I am grateful for all of the people I have met through #MEAction, who have compassion, fire, and humor all at the same time.” – Laurie Jones

“I’m thankful to be a Black woman. Our strength and perseverance go so far in this world. I’m my ancestor’s greatest creation.” – Shalida Dobbins

“It can be easy to lose sight of when I’m caught up in the day-to-day, but there is much to be thankful for. I’m grateful for my little family, for art, creativity, imagination, and storytelling. I’m grateful for wonderful friends and heavy laughter. And I’m grateful for #MEAction and all of you.”
– Steven Molony 

However you celebrate this holiday weekend, please know that #MEAction is always here for you! When you are part of #MEAction, you are part of a community that will support you and fight for you! With #MEAction you are never alone!

With gratitude, 

All of us at #MEAction

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