Natalie Chen Natalie Chen

Self Care That Doesn’t Suck: Part 2

A brief discussion of reclaiming the radical roots of the idea of self-care as political. Discussing grief, rage, connection, and honoring pain and hope. Further discussion on anti-capitalist self-care

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When birthdays are hard
Natalie Chen Natalie Chen

When birthdays are hard

When birthdays are hard—what do you do? How can you recognize the pain and hardship without being swallowed? Maybe birthdays can be more than just happy.

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Slow is Fast: Slowing Down to Allow Deeper Healing
Natalie Chen Natalie Chen

Slow is Fast: Slowing Down to Allow Deeper Healing

We often want to jump from our suffering to our healing, but giving ourselves permission to take things slowly is radical, honoring, and transformative. It can also be painful, but slowing down can allow a much deeper and beautiful healing. Let’s talk about it.

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