You, me, the people in our lives, those we work with, eat with, laugh, cry, celebrate and play with — us — we will not be derailed by the systems we stand against:
Systems of fear.
Systems of chaos.
Systems of control.
Systems of division.
Systems of genocide.
Systems of oppression.
We will not be trapped in the systems designed to keep us out in the first place. Capitalism is the problem. It breeds greed and cruelty.
- We know that this isn't who we are and not what we stand for.
- We are kind, loving and welcoming — not angry, scared, rejecting.
- We know inclusion is better for everyone and everything.
- We believe in the contributions of immigrants, queer and trans people.
- We know nothing is wrong with autism and neurodivergence.
- We care about each other.
- We stand with Palestine.
- We stand against fascism.
- We stand against ICE.
- We stand against violence.
Fuck these guys. We believe in us.
Keep showing up. Keep texting your people. Keep checking on your neighbors. Reach out and ask for help.
The best moment today was a distant friend asking for a call to get my advice on a scary thing they're going through. Yes, of course I'll listen and help you think it through.
Volunteer, donate, knock on doors and phone bank for the leaders you want in office at the local level. Politics schmolitics, I know. But we will not be trapped by the system we live in. Break it and by getting people in who share our values. Don't let fear derail you.
Yes to activism. Yes. And joy, rest, nature, art, pleasure, grief. We need all of this to be whole and grounded. To be able to show up.
What are you doing? Will you let me know so I can share with others?
Let's share the tools and magic we are leaning on to protect ourselves and our people. The more we share and the more connected we are - the weaker their force becomes.
You are not alone. If you feel like you are, I am here. Seriously, email me. We are in this together. We are who we've always been looking for.
Love,
Annie
A few tools to help us navigate (more to come)