Where I stand…
I refuse to become that which upsets me. I will not throw back attitudes that deeply need to change… they have done enough harm. I will maintain empathy and an open mind + ear, even when it is challenging. I will feel and process my emotions but not let them take the wheel or steal the time I could put towards actionable measures that support.
I will take care of my mind and body, further honing the natural watch dog within, so that when it comes down to it- I can protect… fight back.
Fear, anger, worry, sorrow, and disgust are my friends. They are catalysts for change, but not the foundation.
Love is my bedrock.
Empathy- "the ability to share someone else's feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person's situation."
Trans rights are Human rights.
Pro Choice matters- I believe in bodily autonomy and that anyone with a uterus should have the power to make decisions for themselves, in the company of those they trust… free from the reigns of the religious right and misogynist.
I am an anti-racist who routinely evaluates my thought and bias. This is an intentional and on-going process, not a passive or static one.
I strongly support universal healthcare and education + the green new deal… providing opportunity to move beyond the chains of circumstance. Investing in people’s welfare is the only way to grow a sustainable and robust future. Fueling the war machine is its antithesis.