Tag: Triggered

The Story That Triggered Some White People Out of Their Minds

I thought I made the case that there were Black people in Japan during the period starting in 1600 when the series and the novel by James Clavell were set. There was a previous version of Shogun from 1980 that was praised for its cinematography yet condemned for advancing a white savior tr...

Why Some White People Feel Triggered by Black History Month

When a topic triggers someone, they may react defensively, and it's my suspicion that this is why some White people respond poorly to Black History Month. Since 1969, Americans have celebrated Black History Month in February. However, for some White people, focusing on the contributions and expe...

Why Some White People Feel Triggered by Black History Month

When a topic triggers someone, they may react defensively, and it's my suspicion that this is why some White people respond poorly to Black History Month. Since 1969, Americans have celebrated Black History Month in February. However, for some White people, focusing on the contributions and expe...

How to Travel Full-Time When You Have Crippling Anxiety, Depression, and Travel-Triggered Mental Health Issues

Trigger warning: This article talks about anxiety, depression, OCD, and other mental health issues. Proceed with caution. Travel and mental health issues don’t play well together. When you live out of Airbnbs with no fixed address and spend all your time flinging yourself out of your com...