Status Updates From Continuum

The underlying relief from these reactions confirmed what I'd always suspected: These responses, while positive, promoted the erasure of individuality. Before, my identity was uncategorizable, leaving others uncomfortable, as we are taught to fear the unknown. The longer I stayed true to myself, the more this fear built inside others. I had to give up my authentic self to survive.

I acknowledge that discrimination often stems from ignorance. Although it stings to be misunderstood, others' ignorance does not always hold malicious intent. Focusing on this truth, I concentrate on healing myself in that moment through productive dissociation rather than painful projection…either I can advocate for myself and teach others how to avoid performing future discriminatory actions or I can walk away.

Checked out a bunch of books in May that overlapped to cover both occasions of AAPI Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. Finally starting on that list of checkouts and this book also happens to be appropriate for June (Pride Month) and July (Disability Pride Month)! Gotta love some diversity and intersectionality 🌈💗