Last night was the hardest night I’ve experienced in a very long time.

As I was driving home, without realizing how close these massive armed military guards/check points are to me, I passed a few lined up on the street.

Holding the same exact gun I almost died from at my HS.
I haven’t experienced a flashback that literally made me unable to properly function, since a protest in July.

The trauma of seeing these guards in our community is a lot, and I can see that y’all didn’t properly think that through.
This was by far, the absolute worst flashback I’ve experienced since 2018.

If you’re a DC resident, please stay home as much as possible these next few weeks.

I completely underestimated the amount and how close the military presence is to a lot of our universities/homes.
I normally don’t say things like this because I’ve always been portrayed as a super strong young Black woman, but that was beyond scary.

Any positive energy you can send my way is so greatly appreciated. Last night reopened wounds I didn’t know I still had.

Be safe DC loves!🖤
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