Hey, reader–what’s news? My good friend and I talked about the difference between codependence and interdependence. I loved thinking together about how to build interdependence. Love is a skill we can strengthen, though I don’t hear people talking about that much. Some of the self-help, therapy-type healing content I see around, like on instagram, includes… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I made an art chart. It’s about anger. I saw an anger chart online for sale, but for kids. I decided to create my own handmade version for adults or teenagers. I like how there’s a number system, a way to gauge the amount of anger, and then things… Read More »
Hello, how are you doing? I was thinking about my problem with relationship anarchy and wanted to explain. You’d think I would like it. I love relationships, and I’m an anarchist. But no–I am not a relationship anarchist. I’ve had friends who do relationship anarchy, and I read a manifesto some years ago. freedom Freedom… Read More »
Hello, how are you doing? I attended a workshop about consensus. It was put on by the intentional community Snake Village and gave me delicious food for thought. Still digesting it. what it is Consensus is a decision making style that anarchists such as myself are supposed to do or at least have a good… Read More »
I’m done being called too much by many people, feeling shame, and tiptoeing around that. Trying to predict what will overwhelm others so I can contort myself into not doing it is bullshit. Lately I’m trying not to accept the shame. My way of reframing the situation is like: I’m not too much–you’re not enough.… Read More »
I’ve been working on a list of skills, mine and Ming’s. And the traits we share to make positive change. What do you think? Ming’s skills permaculture design garden / plant care, composting, sheet mulch animal care: chickens, goats, bees selling at Farmers Markets and craft fairs tracking and data entry Registered Nursing: hospital, hospice,… Read More »
I need a lot of self-care and do it all day, but community care is important too. I’ve been thinking a lot about boundaries, reciprocal relationships, what I really need, and what being refilled looks like. I’ve complained about feeling used in relationships and people not reciprocating, like in this post. But how do I… Read More »
I did a protection ritual. Ming helped me–thank you, sweetheart! Lately I’ve been working on boundaries, and I have a lot of new ideas. boundaries Just like no one is allowed to touch me who I don’t give consent to, no one is allowed to take my energy, time, love, support, or attention who I… Read More »