ArtemisJan 22

RE: https://dice.camp/@artemis/115939693549179384

I want to repeat what I was saying a few days ago to our chronically ill & disabled comrades, because I *know* you need to hear it.

Some of you have to spend much of your time & energy on caring for yourself—that too is the work.

Because here's the truth: we need you. For so many reasons we need you.

I see you giving of yourselves in a million ways. I see you educating people & sharing resources. I see you making things for people. I see you doing good things.

Show threadArtemisJan 22

So whatever it takes for you to be in a space where you can give what you have to offer: that's the work.

For some people, staying alive is the work. I bet you're helping people in ways you don't even realize, but if you feel like all you are doing is surviving, you're keeping one of our comrades alive (you).

This is a situation where no one is insignificant. Solidarity means all of us. Solidarity means no one is left behind or discarded. Solidarity means you fucking matter, & we need you.

Show threadArtemisJan 22

Again, this isn't fucking "charity". When I speak to disabled/chronically ill folks, I'm not just trying to make you "feel better" when I say we need you. I mean it. I mean it with all my heart.

I don't know what it is you're doing, but I know we need you. I also know you're probably doing more than you realize.

Please, my friends, give yourself some love & rest. If you are one of us, you are one of us.

Show threadArtemisJan 22

The fash think that there are expendable people, & that is one of their biggest fucking weaknesses.

We know they are wrong about that, & that is one of our biggest fucking strengths.

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@artemis

You are so damn right about this.

Jan 31 at 5:28pmWeb