Thread by @ISASaxonists

Some ppl are used to giving, &something in the psyche tells us (espec. BIWOC), we should feel guilty for looking after us. It's necessary tho. We're often at the forefront of racial/social justice battles. Anyway I crocheted my 1st ever #antiracistcrafting gift for me, a sweater.

Audre Lorde was not kidding when she said explained how self care is an act of warfare and resistance. Ww often misinterpret her words to just mean "spoil yourself" & go on vacay or the spa regularly. Lorde understood how Black women are stretched & how racial injustice affects

our mental health and wellbeing. Self care involves taking time to recharge to go back to battle. It serves a purpose other than pampering for the sake of pampering. It is necessary bc we are doing "the work" & ppl lean on us constantly. I mean constantly.

So this is a periodic reminder that BIWOC NEED to look after your minds and bodies. Our struggles & work often goes unrecognized, particularly if & when it is "behind the scenes". We habitually end up taking on more & put off taking time out for ourselves.

We won't be good to anyone, if we dont look after ourselves. Yt supremacy steals a lot from us, especially time. Racism is in every aspect of our lives & even well-meaning ppl will sucker us into things that become energy vampires.

Learn to take back your time as resistance.

If ppl expect us at the forefront of battles, they should also have our health and wellbeing in their minds.

Remember to appreciate BIWOC in your life today assuming you have any. 😅

And finally the sweater is cashmere, silk & alpaca. It feels like butter, you all! 💜🙌🏾🧶