In these times of finding balance between activism and tending to our own nervous system, of division over where and how to speak and for whom and how to grieve, I am reminded of Brene Brown's empathy quote - and how we can show up with sturdiness in an unpredictable world.
Maybe You Shouldn’t Ask This Person Questions: How to Approach Toxic Relationships
Even as someone with dead parents who’s always reminding you that life is short, I still don’t think you should trade your own peace in order to have a relationship with someone toxic. I believe in working through issues and recognizing our life minutes as precious; in forging connections and also in having fierce boundaries.