💫 Acknowledgment

White supremacy culture & capitalism impacts our experience!

Life can be challenging. There are systems and policies in place, norms you’re expected to accept, and a culture centered on white supremacy and capitalism! 

Let’s not ignore that.

Let’s not ignore that there are communities and groups of people who experience violence day in and day out of their lives because of these systems and policies. 

Because of beliefs.

And how such violence has resulted in harm through dis-ease, disconnection, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and fear. 

Though these may be social constructions, they are impactful! 

And if we aren’t careful about their impact, we’ll be causing more harm by blaming those adversely affected by it, for their circumstances.

I wanted to put this note out here so that we are all reminded that there is so much more happening than the obvious. There are deep-rooted pain, years of abuse, and memories constantly being played out both consciously and subconsciously.

So please, as you come across people and situations, may you be kind. 

Kind to yourself and those you come across. This doesn’t mean you have to allow people to have access to you or ignore behaviors, it’s an invitation to bring awareness to what’s happening.  

What is this all reflective of? 

What is at the root of these expressions?

And maybe through this, you recognize that people truly are doing the best they can; despite what we expect of them.

And, may you trust that YOU, too, are doing the best you can at this moment. 

Not everything is in your control. There are things in place that negatively impact you, and you’re trying to manage and thrive, despite it.  

I see you. 

I’m with you.

Love, I’ve been through some sh*t! 

It’s been one hell of a journey... and it took a great deal of time before I was able to recognize the deep-rooted pain and memories within me that were being expressed as defensiveness, disconnection from aspects of myself, anxiety, internalized oppression, self-hate, shame, and fear.  

Acknowledging these things… naming them... have allowed me to begin freeing myself. To be kinder to me. And to be able to take responsibility for what was in my control. As well as be kinder and more patient, with those around me. It has allowed me to stay on the path of liberation, as a Conscious Disruptor. 

Let’s just be clear: Where you’re situated on this earth plays a major role in your experience and reality. And this is because the policies, structure, history, and culture— affects you:

It affects the choices you make. 

It affects your health.

It affects the spaces you occupy.

It affects what’s available to you. 

It affects your mindset and beliefs.

It affects what you believe is available to you. 

It affects what it means to be a human being.

It affects your experience as a whole. 

It affects your reality.

It is influencing everything around you... and it can not be ignored.

So again, Friend... you are doing your best, and that is enough. You are enough! 

I’m here to support you.

xx, Charliie