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Mutual aid is a way we can take care of our neighbors! I’d highly recommend looking into joining one in your area.
My group that I joined last September has been focused on fighting the anti-homeless legislation and rhetoric that’s been pushed by local representatives in our area. We also have done a couple free community meals, coat drives/distribution, and fundraisers/protests for Palestine 🇵🇸
I’ve made a few friends through this group and it’s been very fulfilling to know im actively doing things to help others in my community!
Feb 13, 2025
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💝2024 was my first year getting involved in my community. i’ve always been a very anti-social/introverted person who relied a lot on my friends for social interactions outside of our immediate friend groups. but i went thru a break up last year because our political goals and ideas didn’t match up, and now im left alone to discover the wonders of my community.
i must admit i haven’t gone to any physical events YET, but it will be my first time this weekend (: i’ve mainly been donating, going to educationals, and spreading the word on any mutual aid i can think of on IG. but i have been (machine) knitting beanies to distribute to the houseless while it’s cold af outside! i’ve made about 40-50 beanies now (also a great time for me to go down my letterboxd watchlist).
you get to interact with amazing people and help people who have been screwed over by our gov. but remember, mutual aid is not charity. its when we come together as a community to help people who need help, with no strings attached.
anyways, this is your sign to look at what you can do for your communities! i promise it's so worth the time and it's really changed my life and the life of those received aid
i must admit i haven’t gone to any physical events YET, but it will be my first time this weekend (: i’ve mainly been donating, going to educationals, and spreading the word on any mutual aid i can think of on IG. but i have been (machine) knitting beanies to distribute to the houseless while it’s cold af outside! i’ve made about 40-50 beanies now (also a great time for me to go down my letterboxd watchlist).
you get to interact with amazing people and help people who have been screwed over by our gov. but remember, mutual aid is not charity. its when we come together as a community to help people who need help, with no strings attached.
anyways, this is your sign to look at what you can do for your communities! i promise it's so worth the time and it's really changed my life and the life of those received aid
Jan 22, 2025
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😃Get involved in your neighborhood. Join resource sharing groups, find mutual aid groups. Get to know your neighbors face to face. We keep each other safe when the government refuses to. Stay informed, but don’t drive yourself crazy reading every single article. Protest. Be proud and loud about what you believe, and call out fascism when you see it in the news. Fond ways to be more self sufficient if you can: grow what food you can, mend your clothes, be a conscientious spender, know where your money is going. Little steps are still steps.
Jan 26, 2025
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And I really do mean any kind of community, as long as it’s a group where you feel supported. I was raised without religion, largely, but I decided to start going to a church near me in March. I was feeling lost and lonely and I figured it was worth a shot. Everyone has been so, so welcoming and kind. I even got baptized last Sunday. It’s been fulfilling feeling like I’m part of something bigger than just myself, like I’m part of a larger group that I can belong to. I don’t think it has to be a religious organization, I think you can find meaningful human connection anywhere - You just have to step outside your door and go looking for it. Find a local library to hang around, small music events, anywhere where there’s people like you!
Jun 23, 2025
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You don't always have to be doing something productive or creative. Sometimes it is okay to just take a step back and exist.
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🕶I've posted about this once before and will post about it again, I'm sure. One of the things that I have noticed since getting letterboxed last year is how afraid people are to admit they like something. that new animated k-pop movie on netflix made me notice this again when three of the people that I have on there prefaced their reviews with a variant of "i consumed this ironically, but it was actually kind of good..."
...LAME... and a little bit pathetic to see tbh.
We really need to remember that you only live once. just fucking enjoy the stuff you like, and stop asking the world for permission and acceptance to do so! being so afraid of what others will think when you post a review under a kid's movie is more cringe than admitting you like a kid's movie.