What is toxic positivity? Toxic positivity is telling people to always stay positive even though their circumstances are is clearly not fitting the situation. Telling people everything’s always going to be okay and essentially having a positive spin on practically everything. It is like everyone posting on social media, only the good side of what’s going on in their lives.
The leaves are changing, and the temperatures are dropping as we officially enter fall. Pumpkin spice everything, scarves, and flannels are becoming the norm as we transition formally into October.
October is full of many events, happenings, and holidays that are woven into our schools' fabric. Homecomings, spirit days, and Halloween festivities take shape and create a sense of camaraderie, connection, and even fun for students and the community.
I remember the first time I realized I was treated differently because of my skin color.
Before I share this story, let me contextualize my experience. I am a Black male, adopted into a single-parent white family. My mother later adopted two other Black children who became my brother and sister. The family next door to us was a white couple with one biological child and two adopted Black children. So, conversations about race were commonplace in my household for as long as I can remember.
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