This is Melanie Gabriel, A Washington State HS freshman with a 504/disability. Last year she fought to reopen schools, & now due to mask mandates, she is unable to attend school, herself.
Listen to her story. Share it with your kids.
#MaskLikeAKid
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Listen to her story. Share it with your kids.
#MaskLikeAKid
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Melanie courageously talks about her awakening:
"I opened my eyes & realized that what the public schools were putting us through with the lockdowns & online school was *torture.* It has this horrible impact on our mental health... I got out & I got loud."
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"I opened my eyes & realized that what the public schools were putting us through with the lockdowns & online school was *torture.* It has this horrible impact on our mental health... I got out & I got loud."
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Melanie continues: "Recently I've been fighting against the mask mandate at my school. I have a legitimate mental health condition that keeps me from wearing it on my face but they seem to have a problem with that so I've been advocating for myself for quite some time now."
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"It's really important we get out there & get heard. Because the people making decisions aren't going to make the right decisions. We are the only ones who can save ourselves. The adults in charge don't really care. It's up to us children to find our voice & use it properly."
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