Erika York
erischaos19.bsky.social
Erika York
@erischaos19.bsky.social
Teacher. Writer. Reader. Leftist.
It's been a while, but I wanted to share my Master's graduation photos.

#classof2025 #kentstateuniversity #kentstateclassof2025
September 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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September 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
New Substack article is posted! Love comes to us in a multitude of ways.
Meeting My Soulmate Wasn't Earth Shattering
But that doesn't mean it isn't beautiful
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June 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Just some photos taken while reading in thr Park and enjoying my summer!
June 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This poem came to me in high school, during a poetry project. I remember reading it and feeling like someone finally got what the struggle was like.

Long live the rose that grew from concrete, you learned to walk without having feet.
The Rose That Grew From Concrete
YouTube video by Release - Topic
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May 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Mass protests happening now. Join a protest near you.

#3E #HandsOff #TeslaShutDown #FiftyFiftyOne

theblop.org
The Big List of Protests
The BLOP hosts a large and detailed list of upcoming protest events submitted by users across the United States.
theblop.org
April 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Forgot to share the last few posts, but this one is about my mental health and the struggles I have had to overcome.
My Mental Health Journey
Up, Down, All Around: Coming to be at peace with my mental health
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April 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Revelation of the day: Self love is a rebellion
April 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today is 25 years since I lost my mom. Here's some thoughts I have on grief.
On Grief
This will be another entry that, by the time I have posted this, I will have been working on it for a few days.
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April 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It's Spring Break and I wanted to write. So here's some random thoughts and motivations
Pamphlets and Treatises
Why am I even doing this?
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March 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Started a thing! Check it out! I only have one post so far, but any reads are appreciated!
Erika York | Substack
Little bit liberal. Little bit Existentialist. Little bit witchy. All in a day's work. Click to read Erika York, a Substack publication. Launched a day ago.
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March 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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March 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Yesterday, to remember my dad, I listened to the following songs:

"Pride and Joy" by Stevie Ray Vaughn
Stevie Ray Vaughn's version of "Voodoo Child"
"More Than a Feeling" by Boston
"Don't Look Back" by Boston
"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
"Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd
March 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Freelance work at the library. Excuse how bad I look, rolled right out of bed and went to work as soon as the library opened!
March 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I'm getting too old for drama.
March 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We're all on an elevator going to Hell
March 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I unbound my special edition Belle by American Girl doll today, and I cried. I only have so much space to write, but buying this doll was so therapeutic. Little Erika was so happy to get this doll today. I hugged her like she was my best friend.
March 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
February 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
If you haven't listened to Woody Guthrie yet, you really ought to now
Tear The Facists Down
YouTube video by Woody Guthrie - Topic
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February 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Me all through high school and college
February 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In my morning journal, since today is a snow day, I got a little deeper. 10 years ago, I didn't think I'd have what I have now. But here I am, living a life I always hoped to have for myself.

Sometimes it's fire, and sometimes it's rain
James Taylor - Fire and Rain (Official Audio)
YouTube video by RHINO
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February 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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