Things that I know…

a growing list

Things that I know…

I know there is a difference between conflict and violence.

I know there are multiple genocides going on to varying degrees.

I know that all occupied territories should be free.

I know that there isn’t enough research on fibroids to be told that the size of my fibroids can’t be the cause of my pain.

I know that my pain is real.

I know that I practice care, accountability, listening, communication, and love; that I do the hard work of practicing being in the types of relationships with others that are reciprocal and nourishing.

I know that I have hurt peoples feelings, that I have acted out of fear, that I have lied and hid, and made choices that weren’t the best when figuring it out; I know that I have left friendships silently on more than one occasion for more than one reason.

I know that I have forgiven those who have hurt me, and I have forgiven and actively forgive myself; I know that forgiveness is an ongoing practice.

I know that ableism, capitalism, gender discrimination, trans and homophobia, sexism, and patriarchy are all wrapped up in the same white supremacist heteronormative dream.

I know that we all live in different realities. I know that people who have built their foundation on the narrow idea and imagination we currently live in cling to fear and hatred when that idea, that basis of their reality feels threatened.

I know the work that must be done is relational, personal, interpersonal, communal, with each other and the land and in our environment(s).

I know that I have grown and changed and shed and am constantly becoming.

I know that I am made of love, by love and for love.