I am still in the process of learning that I am not going to be able to live the way capitalism demands: as a machine capable of constant productivity, where all rest is for the sake of refueling for productivity. I worry constantly that I will no longer be able to sustain friendships if I can't show up to things due to pain and fatigue, which I often can't. It inevitably takes the love of those who believe in interdependent support, trading spoons and resources, and making friendship accessible, to remind me that we are all worthy as we are. We, the disabled, are not insufficient; the ableist world is. Thank you so much for sharing these vulnerable reflections, Harshada. In solidarity, always.
Beautifully written. Society puts such an emphasis on “independence” when “interdependence” like you said is what we need to embrace. Thank you for the reminder ❤️
I am still in the process of learning that I am not going to be able to live the way capitalism demands: as a machine capable of constant productivity, where all rest is for the sake of refueling for productivity. I worry constantly that I will no longer be able to sustain friendships if I can't show up to things due to pain and fatigue, which I often can't. It inevitably takes the love of those who believe in interdependent support, trading spoons and resources, and making friendship accessible, to remind me that we are all worthy as we are. We, the disabled, are not insufficient; the ableist world is. Thank you so much for sharing these vulnerable reflections, Harshada. In solidarity, always.
Beautifully written. Society puts such an emphasis on “independence” when “interdependence” like you said is what we need to embrace. Thank you for the reminder ❤️
I love you just the way you are! 💝💝💝
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