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Tam Lawrence's avatar

Incredible read

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Dina's avatar

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. It means a lot to me and gives me a kind of permission to feel all the feelings I have on this journey. 💜

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Louiza "Weeze" Doran's avatar

you are so very welcome!! this is exactly what i was hoping would happen for people!

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Monica Barto's avatar

I think I’m giving up and then people say or do the things and I am right back in there. Calling in a niece or a sister or friend. Sometimes I think wow did I actually say that ? Completely compelled to move forward. Mostly I think what would Weeze do? She would Never give up or be “hanging out” in despair for toooo long. Thank you Weeze. You effing rock!

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Louiza "Weeze" Doran's avatar

never say never - i might be on the edge of crashing out... i'll let y'all know lmao

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Melissa Armstrong's avatar

Thank you Weeze!! I really feel your words and relate so well with them. As a leader in my local activism work, I worry on the days that I want to give up. They are not frequent but there are frequent doubts in my abilities. Then there is the imposter syndrome creeping in.

Sometimes fighting my own baggage feels just as difficult as the liberation work.

Thank you for acknowledging your and my and our humanity. We are better off for your sharing today and always. 💙🌺🙏🏻

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Louiza "Weeze" Doran's avatar

ooooff yeah imposter syndrome is def a doozy!!! I feel that!

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Jordan Burghardt's avatar

Thank you so much for your vulnerability 💜 I appreciate seeing this side of you Weeze

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Liz Finneran's avatar

Thank you, as always. I think the doubt is part of any life of reflection and growth. I sometimes wonder about Dr. King's quote about the arc of the universe, and I look around me, and I lean toward cynicism. But then I check in with you and others, and I remember that the empire is disintegrating, and that it is painful to witness and be part of! The empire is evil, and it will not go willingly. How can a woman who lives 3000 miles away from me (you) be part of my support system? I am thankful for the few people in my world who are doing parallel work. Living in reality can be a lonely business, for sure. Grateful for you!

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Louiza "Weeze" Doran's avatar

Loneliness is such a big part of this - absolutely!!! I'm glad that I can support in the ways that I do even from 3000 miles away!

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