safe dating

Episode Two of my limited series on Re-entering the Dating Cesspool After 50 tackles the new world of online dating and its unique dangers. These tips are great for both online dating and IRL meet and greets.  IRL means In Real Life, you know, the way we used to meet people in the Dark Ages LOL.

In this episode, I (virtually) sit down for a catch-up and incredibly meaningful conversation with my amazing step-sister, Natasha Anderson. Natasha shares her experience of growing up biracial and how she feels at this pivotal time in the world. 

Natasha is a Fraud Agent for online dating platform Plenty of Fish. For those looking for love and connection right now, she shares some tips for safe online dating in the COVID age. We also discuss her move across the world and why mama (always) knows best.

Connect with Natasha: You can follow Natasha (and her dog Rocco!) on Instagram @neezstagram.

This is a period of awakening in the world and it's not going to be easy. It's time to educate ourselves, listen and figure out how we can do better as allies.

Books we talk about in this episode:

• Becoming (Michelle Obama)
• Dreams From My Father (Barack Obama)
• The Audacity of Hope (Barack Obama)

Educate:

• 30 Day #DoTheWork with Rachel Cargle

Organizations to consider supporting at this time:

• NAACP
• Black Lives Matter 
• Bail Out Project
• Vancouver Black Therapy & Advocacy Fund

June Book Club Selection: Reader's choice of a novel written by a POC and/or or with a POC main character and that addresses racism. I am re-reading The Help as it is a book that affected me deeply when I first read it. To join book club and RSVP for the June 28 online discussion of our books, click here. This is a safe space for everyone to share their book and how it made them feel. 

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Today we are talking to Abby, who is a nurse at the Eau Claire Health Department. Not only does Bolton Refuge House do community education, but the so does the Eau Claire Health Department! If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, we want to encourage you to give us a call at our 24/7 confidential hotline. That number is 715-834-9578. Our directors email is director@boltonrefuge.org