Dr. S. L. Young - slyoung.com
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Dr. S. L. Young - slyoung.com
@slyoungva.bsky.social
Educator, mental health advocate, inspirational speaker, and songwriter who has "real talk" about life to get through it.
It's always great to participate in activities to support and uplift those temporarily in custody at the Arlington County VA Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Quiroz is dedicated to treating people with kindness and dignity.

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October 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Good Morning! Blessed to wake-up to the beauty of this new day. Please take moments to enjoy and behold the wonderful gift of life. Have a great day!!!

#sunrise #serenity #enjoythesilence #nature #naturephotography
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Well, on a whim, I decided to do another comedy set. This wasn't on my radar, but I just felt like doing it. Sometimes, you just got to say... WTF!!!

The show starts at 8:30 p.m. this Wednesday, 9/10 at the Crystal City Sports Pub (Arlington, VA).

Please come, support, and show some love!!!
September 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Someone needs to hear this today!!!

I was directed to drop-out in the 10th grade after failing 6 of 7 classes & missing 1/3 of the year. In 2014, I nearly ended my life.

This is me now, in 2025, celebrating my college students' graduation in my doctoral robe, which I earned with a 4.0 GPA in 2023.
May 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
There's no need to go through challenges alone, as there's always someone who is ready and willing to assist.

#lifequotes #lifelessons #life #quotestoliveby
#quotes
March 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Two years ago today, my second tenth grade principal (after I failed this grade the first time), Dr. Gwen Felder, told me that I became Dr. Young. This was nearly 40 years after fate placed her in my life. This amazing educator saw me before I realized who I could become. Thank you, Dr. Felder!!!
March 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
@velshi.bsky.social The first thing that came to me after you shared Trump's post, "He who saves his Country does not violate any Law" is a restatement of Nixon saying, "But when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."
February 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
My quote "Pursue Unrestricted Sustained Happiness (PUSH)" was used to transform my life and achieve my goals during my darkest days. It became the roadmap for the things I achieved then... and I'm doing now.

#inspiration #inspirational #motivation #motivational #successmindset #growthmindset
February 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
There are aggressive attacks on our republic and fragile democracy. These things are happening with unprecedented haste and aren't normal. These are aggressive attacks on the rule of law and our systems of checks & balances, which are active attempts to expand presidential (and others') authority.
February 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
As we celebrate Black History Month, I'm sharing my poem "We Will Fight On!" I wrote on 1/17/21. I shared it with family on 1/18/21. Four years later, I delivered it on 1/18/25 at a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast. It's even more timely now!

#ushistory #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
February 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Yesterday, my system was overwhelmed with extreme joy! I was surprised to hear my name called to receive the "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Trumpet Award," which was given to me from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) of Prince George's County.

#grateful #thankful
January 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I'm stepping out of my comfort zone tonight to deliver my first comedy set at the Crystal City Sports Pub.

This isn't my jam, but I'm encouraging a student to be a comedian. Yet, by pushing my limits, I expand my potential to develop new skills.

So, DMV, please stop by and support!
February 21, 2024 at 5:36 PM