If This is Resilience, I Want No Part

IF THIS IS RESILIENCE I WANT NO PART //
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Can we stop glamorizing dandelions growing through concrete and glorifying resilience?

Yes, it’s amazing what humans can survive.

And: there should be less to survive.

Dandelions thrive in earth, not concrete. It might seem incredible when dandelions grow through concrete, but imagine how much more incredible it would be if they could grow in an environment meant for them, with the things they need to flourish?

Dandelions aren’t meant to fight their way through hard rock. It takes a lot of precious time and energy to grow through grit. They deserve soil. Warm sunshine. The right amount of water. They deserve tending, careful hands and the gentle hum of wind to spread their seeds.

They deserve all the things we know they need to survive. And so do you. And so does everyone else. Don’t forget it.

Don’t forget that when someone has survived unbearable circumstances, it’s not just a moment to applaud their triumph and resilience - it’s a moment to look at the unbearable and unjust conditions, and work to change them.

May we do it.

May we really, fucking, actually –- do it.

you got yourself here

you got yourself here, you brought yourself here.

A friend said these words to me today and they hit me something powerful.

We have moved through so much. Sometimes we forget.

Today, I’m inviting you to remember. Where you are, where you’ve been, and how very far you’ve come.

As usual, you’re probably doing better than you think. Maybe even better than you feel.

Take care, ya sweeties.

xo jess