One of the ways we do our oppressors' work for them is to deny our own complexity, wholeness, our right to exist; to attempt to shrink or disappear those parts of ourselves deemed inferior or undesirable to the mainstream. do not concede any of the ground you have gained on the path to liberation. Be You--all of your intersecting identities, cantankerous opinions and unorthodox pleasures. A distinct individual in an interdependent network that thrives in part because of your unique offering." --Author Unknown |
Our dominant culture is very invested in identifying what’s wrong with us and then insisting that we spend our entire lives trying to fix ourselves.
This has been destructive and antithetical to healing especially for marginalized people and communities. I take a resilience based approach to healing. I want to affirm all the brilliant ways you have survived and figure out what tools you need to get closer to your longings. |