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CW: PSA about dealing with burnt out, traumatized activists
As sort of a post-script--but not a subtoot!--to my most recent thread, but also a though that stands on its own, if someone tells you they are #burntOut and #traumatized from doing #leftist #activism, the most helpful response is not to accuse of them being a bad person in some way for not doing activism anymore. The most helpful response is also not to jump in and tell them why your activism is good and sustaining and different.
The most helpful response is #CompassionateCuriosity. Nonjudgementally ask them what happened and listen to what they say with empathy. Do not blame, shame or try to bully them into getting back into activism. They've already heard it, and you're only perpetuating a capitalism and white supremacy when you do. If you can learn anything from their experience, take it back to your own activist groups and try to mitigate similar damage to people in the future.
#PSA #leftist #activists #Socialism #BurnOut #trauma #empathy