... today is the second anniversary of the #womensmarch ... today is the last day of the second week we're discussing racism, white privilege and discrimination in our crafting community .. .
I've said this a couple of times this week -- the idea that the crafting community is privileged, racist and discriminatory seems so utterly surprising to some, but why? This world is a microcosm of our larger world and if these ideologies/practices/behaviors exist there, why wouldnt it be here if the same people exist in both spaces? .
I had the unfortunate or fortunate experience (depends on how you look at it), this week, for the first time in my crafty life, of feeling afraid and unsafe in my favourite crafty place. One person's deliberate actions did that. The experience was particularly triggering given all the discussion for the last two weeks and the reality that some in our community can be demeaning, marginalizing and exclusive hit home in the most forceful way .
But inspite of it all, I'm still here. My voice is not stilled and will still speak! Fortunately the experience brought rallying support and some tremendous allies. It also reminded me of how necessary it is to sometimes put my big girl panties on and use my words for healing and not as weapons because I can more than adequately do that .
Whether you're marching today, continuing the current conversation in our craft community or simply learning, listening, supporting or being an ally, remember this is a lifelong struggle. It is not for accolades, crowns or the fainthearted. You win some days, you lose spectacularly some days. So take care of yourself always, examine your motives vigorously because yours and other people's very existence are at stake .
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Thanks lady. ♥
I’m not sure, but it seems you lost someone. I’m sorry.
Thanks so much Tracey. His mother and I are grateful. ♥
I love you!
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