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“Ultimately, body liberation is about freeing yourself from the commodification of your body, rejecting the use of your body as a tool of capitalism, and claiming your freedom.

It’s about abandoning colonized ideas of acceptability and reclaiming the freedom to live your life on your terms and use your body as a vehicle for your pleasure and exploration of the world.”
― Dalia Kinsey, Decolonizing Wellness

“If you think about how many magical Negro,
Native American, or wise Asian mentor tropes you’ve watched in movies over the years, it’s easy to understand why so many white folks have been brainwashed into believing that POC exist to support their growth and evolution.

The utter failure to comprehend that gaining respect and validation from white folks is not a ubiquitous goal for folks of color is exhausting.”
― Dalia Kinsey, Decolonizing Wellness

“Nurturing yourself protects your peace and energy. Self-love is a survival skill, not a luxury for the privileged.”
― Dalia Kinsey, Decolonizing Wellness

“Asking the survivors of abuse to captain personal improvement projects for members of the dominant culture adds to the chronic stress that already compromises our well-being.

Chronically expecting free labor, emotional or otherwise, is colonizer trash if I’ve ever seen it.”
― Dalia Kinsey, Decolonizing Wellness