Thank you for this handy and powerful playbook for staying human in the face of authoritarian chaos and aggression, Paul! I'm torn about attending a protest tomorrow because all my usual suspects that I would go with are out of town, and I am concerned about safety. But I'm also angry and want to be part of this movement (and hoping it will reach the 3.5% of the population needed to thwart authoritarianism). Not sure yet what I'll do. But in the meantime, I am using fierce self-compassion to begin gathering women on a micro-level (working with a national activist group) to start a movement where women claim their voices and step into their power. That's my biggest hope for radical transformation and it keeps me moving forward, which keeps me from spending too much time in fear and anxiety.
I love your vision and enthusiasm. What a great and needed pursuit! Let me know if I can assist as a male ally. Thank you for your leadership. And it’s 100% okay to not attend a protest tomorrow. I meant what I said in today’s post: “If you're not protesting: Don’t mistake quiet for weakness. Support networks, legal observers, care providers, quiet recon — these are core to movement resilience. Claim your lane. Occupy it with purpose. Give yourself grace and compassion.”
Thank you! And thanks for offering your help and support and being such a strong ally in the quest to help women find their strength and step into their power. We need all you incredibly good men (I include my super women’s rights-supporting husband among you) to make it happen, and we see you and appreciate you all! 🤗
Thank you for this handy and powerful playbook for staying human in the face of authoritarian chaos and aggression, Paul! I'm torn about attending a protest tomorrow because all my usual suspects that I would go with are out of town, and I am concerned about safety. But I'm also angry and want to be part of this movement (and hoping it will reach the 3.5% of the population needed to thwart authoritarianism). Not sure yet what I'll do. But in the meantime, I am using fierce self-compassion to begin gathering women on a micro-level (working with a national activist group) to start a movement where women claim their voices and step into their power. That's my biggest hope for radical transformation and it keeps me moving forward, which keeps me from spending too much time in fear and anxiety.
I love your vision and enthusiasm. What a great and needed pursuit! Let me know if I can assist as a male ally. Thank you for your leadership. And it’s 100% okay to not attend a protest tomorrow. I meant what I said in today’s post: “If you're not protesting: Don’t mistake quiet for weakness. Support networks, legal observers, care providers, quiet recon — these are core to movement resilience. Claim your lane. Occupy it with purpose. Give yourself grace and compassion.”
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Thank you! And thanks for offering your help and support and being such a strong ally in the quest to help women find their strength and step into their power. We need all you incredibly good men (I include my super women’s rights-supporting husband among you) to make it happen, and we see you and appreciate you all! 🤗