{"id":10914,"date":"2017-02-18T11:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-02-18T05:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tarshi.net\/inplainspeak?p=10914"},"modified":"2019-04-04T22:19:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T16:49:32","slug":"self-care-resources-world-terrible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarshi.net\/inplainspeak\/self-care-resources-world-terrible\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Self-Care Resources for Days When the World is Terrible"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by\u00a0Miriam Zoila P\u00e9rez<\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Audre Lorde.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0The onslaught of news about violence against people of color seems to be endless these days. In the midst of all of this we remember the words of writer and activist Audre Lorde, who famously said that self-care is both an act of self-preservation and political warfare.<\/div>\n
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Here are a few resources that may help you during these challenging times.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Self Care for People of Color After Psychological Trauma<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by Jasmine<\/p>\n

This article lays out the ways that witnessing repetitive acts of racism can turn into post-traumatic stress disorder. In particular, Jasmine emphasizes that engaging in online spaces themselves can contribute to this trauma:<\/p>\n

Race-based trauma literally leaves bruised spots on your brain. By continuing to enter\u00a0online conversations, as important as you warrant them to be,\u00a0you are allowing the bruise to be pressed on over and over.\u00a0You are harming yourself if you do not step away and heal.\u00a0These conversations are impacting your emotional and psychological well-being.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

She offers this chart with things to do when you need to disengage.<\/p>\n

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Chart by Jasmine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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2.\u00a011 Black Queer and Trans Women Discuss Self-Care<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0by L.G. Parker<\/p>\n

Sometimes what we need is the wisdom of others who have survived and thrived. This article provides quotes from 11 Black Queer and Trans Women about how they take care of themselves. From Blair Ebony Smith, a student in Syracuse:<\/p>\n

I practice self-love by creating with the intent to be present and non-judgemental. I create with the intent to honor Black [queer] ancestors and honor my own creativity. To honor my creativity, I let myself create whatever it is I may want to in the moment, whether that\u2019s a beat from a sampled record, painting, collaging or writing. I also move and breathe. I love to walk and practice yoga. Self-care is also about community. I enjoy being in community celebrating life, talking shit [or just being] with other Black queer people.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read the full list\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This article was originally published on Colorlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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