You speak of not being able to trust yourself. It is a terrible thing, but it need not spell the end. Knowing where you are is a great place to start. Deciding that it’s temporary is even better.
One can be afraid but do something anyway, because they have determined – decided! – that the gains outweigh their worries.
You will likely bear the wounds of your past for some time, but you will be alright. The even better news is that our load becomes lighter when we carry it with others, and in the movement there’s plenty of people keen on the idea of collective load-bearing.
I’m an artist but I’ve been feeling so unmotivated to create or to even connect with friends. Can you tell me – is there still anything to look forward to?
Rest is all the more important if you’re fighting for a new world.
It doesn’t get talked about much, but activism introduces us to the best of humanity, the part that seeks to take care of others, the part that wants only the good things for others.
How can I build communities when I worry about the USD300 I have to pay for my medication so I can function and cope?
Self-care must be about building communities. It entails understanding what gives us peace and joy, but very few people pursue these things in solitude. By and large, humans find happiness in shared interests, shared moments, and shared triumphs.
Tanong ng isang aktibista kung papaano haharapin ang malupit na punahan.
Teenage years are a time for self-discovery, where we deal with questions of identity: who we are, what we want to be, what our passions are, etc. It is unfortunate that teens now deal with this during this pandemic.
