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 ===== SPEAKING WITH INTENTION ===== ===== SPEAKING WITH INTENTION =====
-Some words and phrases commonly used in conversations about or with the **houseless**(because everyone has a home within community) can convey a more negative tone and connotation than intended. In order to shape a better future, we must step away from what we have previously known.+Some words and phrases commonly used in conversations about or with the **houseless** (because everyone has a home within community) can convey a more negative tone and connotation than intended. In order to shape a better future, we must step away from what we have previously known.
  
 ===== ALL ARE WELCOME ===== ===== ALL ARE WELCOME =====
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 Something you “give” to those “less fortunate”. Creates an us vs them dynamic. Charity work flows from the premise that the giver has the expertise to decide both what the community needs and how to provide it. In a place of us that are all mutual and equal, there are none who can judge who is more worthy of help, the very thing that helps align you with your best self within community.  Something you “give” to those “less fortunate”. Creates an us vs them dynamic. Charity work flows from the premise that the giver has the expertise to decide both what the community needs and how to provide it. In a place of us that are all mutual and equal, there are none who can judge who is more worthy of help, the very thing that helps align you with your best self within community. 
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 +===== Houseless vs. Homeless =====
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 +To some, these words are synonymous.
 +For simplicity, we follow the definitions below & use ‘houseless’ over ‘homeless’
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 +==== Houseless ====
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 +Acknowledging that a ‘home’ is more than a house. Specifically means lacking a house/shelter. Think of it as unhoused folks still have a home, it is San Antonio, and we are their neighbors. Should work into regular vocabulary.
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 +==== Homeless ====
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 +Assumes ‘home’ is directly and solely based on shelter, when in reality, home is not as specific. A person can have a ‘home’, a community, and be unhoused/unsheltered. More isolating. Should refrain from use.
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 +===== Addict Vs. User =====
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 +To some, these words are synonymous.
 +For simplicity, we follow the definitions below & use ‘user’ over ‘addict’.
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 +==== User ====
 +
 +Anyone who actively uses substances. Covers more ground. Not everyone who uses is addicted. We also typically refer to saying ‘use’ as opposed to ‘abuse’ for these same reasons. Should work into regular vocabulary.
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 +==== Addict ====
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 +Automatically assigned a negative connotation. Person may not be addicted.
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 +
 +===== Harm Reduction =====
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 +A focus on positive change without judgement, coercion, or discrimination. Aims to practice minimal negative health, social, and legal impacts associated with substance use.
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 +===== Sharps =====
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 +Sharps are typically referred to needles or other sharp objects. Synonyms commonly used may be: syringes, rigs, & pikes.
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 +
 +===== Local Acronyms =====
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 +**RRFM:** Really Really Free Market. Hosted by [[https://www.instagram.com/mutualaid_sa/|@mutualaid_sa on instagram ]]. Every 2nd Saturday.
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 +**DSA:**  [[https://www.dsausa.org/|Democratic Socialists of America]](Organization)
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 +**THRA:** [[https://www.texasharmreduction.org/|Texas Harm Reduction Alliance]] (Organization)
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 +**SANC:** [[https://www.sanctx.org/|San Antonio Nexus Connection]] (Organization)
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 +**BAHRC:** [[https://www.bahrcsa.org/|Bexar Area Harm Reduction Coalition]] (Organization)
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 +**CAM:** [[https://christianassistanceministry.org/|Christian Assistance Ministry]] (Organization)
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 +**CUB:** [[https://www.cub-sa.org/|Church Under the Bridge]] (Organization)
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