Wow I needed this so badly! I didn't realize the way I was treating building community like an emergency. And while it is certainly an urgent task for survival, it cannot be done without patience and care. Thank you!
I am. I'm thankful that building community has been such a consistent piece of advice for years now. I've been reading a lot since 11/5 and community continues to be the north star. I'm including your essay on a list of pieces of writing giving me clarity and comfort right now.
This is GOLD for me right now. I’m in the process of considering creating a mutual aid organization for my Ward. And I find myself continually feeling urgency and then reminding myself to take it slow - really investigate, learn, find support. I DO want my involvement to be for the long haul. Thank you!
This is so exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much- I have definitely been feeling the urgency in my body. Remembering this is a long walk, and that I walk in the footsteps of people who have been organizing for decades before I woke up. Grateful for this- I’ll be bringing it to my next potluck :)
I trust that you were not fishing for a happy birthday but the thing is I'm deeply grateful for you, always, and this piece in particular and damnit HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELISE!
Wow I needed this so badly! I didn't realize the way I was treating building community like an emergency. And while it is certainly an urgent task for survival, it cannot be done without patience and care. Thank you!
I’m with you! Hope you are taking care and finding lots of inspiration for how to build in this moment.
I am. I'm thankful that building community has been such a consistent piece of advice for years now. I've been reading a lot since 11/5 and community continues to be the north star. I'm including your essay on a list of pieces of writing giving me clarity and comfort right now.
This is GOLD for me right now. I’m in the process of considering creating a mutual aid organization for my Ward. And I find myself continually feeling urgency and then reminding myself to take it slow - really investigate, learn, find support. I DO want my involvement to be for the long haul. Thank you!
💜 Big time. Wishing you luck in creating this org and would love to hear how it goes!
This is so exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much- I have definitely been feeling the urgency in my body. Remembering this is a long walk, and that I walk in the footsteps of people who have been organizing for decades before I woke up. Grateful for this- I’ll be bringing it to my next potluck :)
"a long walk" is so good!!!! So glad you're feeling it and that it's potluck worthy :')
This was a really good reframe and really helpful to me. I just discovered your work today and am super glad I did!!!
I trust that you were not fishing for a happy birthday but the thing is I'm deeply grateful for you, always, and this piece in particular and damnit HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELISE!
AwwWwwwWww and I know YOU were not fishing but obviously ditto!! THANK YOU GARRETT!!!!