The work of care

Another week, another sign of life, another reason that showing up is still worth it.

  • Each month, a new archetype of care worker.

  • Every Tuesday(ish), a new practice to learn from.

  • Plus, an instrumental accompaniment, some poetry to help you process, and a very happy baby.

All curated by me, Chris Connolly.

Before bureaucracy, beyond self-care

As a writer, designer, and white-saviour-in-recovery based in Tkaronto (Toronto), I come across important stories about progress that people are leading on their own terms.

From the organizing efforts of encampment residents during COVID, to the caregivers building alternatives to in—you’ll find the best of it here.

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For saviours-in-recovery, from a white one in Toronto

In other words, you might be:

  • A “helping professional” – whether journalist or social worker, artist or (lowkey) activist.

  • Idealistic, in a no-nonsense kind of way.

  • Occasionally paralyzed by a fear that everything could get worse – but you’d rather join with others, in trust that everything can be better.

  • Someone who was raised on getting ahead, which lately feels like just getting by. So now you're in search of stories about getting together. [1]

Further reading:

[1] This language paraphrases Carla Perez's ideas on Resilience-based organizing, with Movement Generation: Justice & Ecology Project.

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The work of care. Before bureaucracy, beyond self-care. Every month, a new type of care worker. Every Monday, a new practice that’s actually working for people. Curated with music, poetry, and happy babies by Chris Connolly.