Real Life University

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

This one’s for the folks who slept through civics, history, and basic geography.

Puerto Rico is part of the United States.
People born in Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens.

You cannot “deport” a Puerto Rican any more than you can deport someone born in Florida. Citizenship isn’t a vibe or a political opinion. It’s a legal fact.

The loudest “patriots” in the room became citizens the exact same way most Puerto Ricans did: by being born on a specific piece of American soil. And lucky for you, too. Because if you had to pass the same citizenship test our naturalized Americans take to "earn" citizenship, a lot of you would fail it, given you can’t even get this basic fact right.

They are Americans. Full stop. If you can read, I hope this helps.

01/07/2026

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01/07/2026

DEPRESSION TIPS:
Shower. Not a bath, a shower.
Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you need to.

Moisturize everything.
Use whatever lotion you like.
Unscented? Dollar store lotion? Fancy 48 hour lotion that makes you smell like a field of wildflowers? Use whatever you want, and use it all over your entire skin.

Put on clean, comfortable clothes.
Put on your favorite underwear.
Those ridiculous boxers you bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? Put them on.

Drink cold water.
Use ice. If you want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost.

Clean something.
Doesn’t have to be anything big. Organize one drawer of a desk. Wash five dirty dishes. Do a load of laundry. Scrub the bathroom sink.

Blast music.
Listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. Sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.

Make food.
Don’t just grab a granola bar to munch. Take the time and make food. Even if it’s ramen. Add something special to it, like a soft boiled egg or some veggies. Prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something.

Make something.
Write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. Even if you don’t think you’re good at it. Create.

Go outside.
Take a walk. Sit in the grass. Look at the clouds. Smell flowers. Put your hands in the dirt and feel the soil against your skin.

Call someone.
Call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. Talk to a stranger on the street. Have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. If you can’t bring yourself to call, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. Even if you don’t say much, listen to them. It helps.

Cuddle your pets if you have them/can cuddle them.
Take pictures of them. Talk to them. Tell them how you feel, about your favorite movie, a new game coming out, anything.

May seem small or silly to some, but this list keeps people alive.

*** At your absolute best you won’t be good enough for the wrong people. But at your worst, you’ll still be worth it to the right ones. Remember that. Keep holding on.
*** In case nobody has told you today I love you and you are worth your weight and then some in gold, so be kind to yourself and most of all keep pushing on!!!!

Find something to be grateful for!

May I please get 2 friends or family members to copy and re-post? I am trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening.








Just two. Any two. Say done.

Someone is happy because you exist ♥️ I AM 🙏🏾❤️‍🩹💯🫡🙏🏾❤️‍🩹💯🫡

11/15/2025

Justincredible ‘My Letter to the Next Generation’ ✍🏾💌👨🏾‍🏫 (from the President of Real Life University)

11/03/2025

10/22/2025

Spending time away from family in this 12+ week Florida Department of Corrections pilot project was an experience like none other. Working side-by-side with my team, seeing these men hustle for their High School Diplomas & Career Certifications really humbled & blessed me.

It opened my eyes to true freedom, the value of education, & the blessing of having a support-system. Day after day, seeing these men put their shame aside to maximize their time in prison was inspiring.

In less than 4 months:
-69 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

-599 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS

and

-605 CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS earned‼️‼️‼️

Promising People

10/05/2025

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08/20/2025

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The 2025-2026 school year is OFFICIALLY in motion and this time, in our brand NEW school building! 🏫

What we prayed for… 🙌🏾
What we hoped for… 🙏🏾
We now get to walk in. 🥹

Truly, see at what the Lord has done! ❤️

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07/12/2025

A part of the poetry piece ‘She Feels Like Home’ has been selected to be displayed at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) Gallery‼️🤟🏾😎🤟🏾

There’s nothing like that born-&-raised Floridian pride; That instinctual will to survive Come experience that universal hustle & grind; that…International drive Endless entertainment options; plantains & lobsters Champagne bottles poppin’; rides on helicopters We got...

07/04/2025

4-DAY TEEN INTENSIVE WRITER'S CAMP!!!

Payment portal for those accepted to this residency.

07/01/2025

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