Okay, now that I've actually read the assignment rather than just commenting in excitement…
Over the past few weeks I've finally succumbed to the truth that I have to secure my own oxygen mask first - AIRPLANE RULES - before attempting any more "misfired" lifesaving work, just like Miguel before finding a way to create his own place in a world that has no place for the ever-expanding spherical brilliance of our human expression.
Aka, this week, focus on my O2 mask. Then little by little branch out to secure the funding my nonprofit needs to help others find and secure their own.
I strictly believe we are all here to help support each other. However, the systems and institutions and social constructs that be keep us struggling in isolation. Hence I'm working to create a neurodivergent-led suicide prevention cooperative - because our community is dying. 54-year life expectancy, suicide rates 3-9x higher than neurotypicals. At some point "just try harder" is no longer sustainable.
My old self hates to admit it, as the needs are so immediate and mounting. However the truth my true self accepts is that none of us can watch out for one another if we're all suffocating.
Wow this was so moving to read. And a “neurodivergent-led suicide prevention cooperative” sounds amazing. Wishing you so many blessings in your endeavor.
Ooh that was a good read. I'm going to have to think on this and how "we're all we got" fits in with my life this week. Maybe I can do small steps like watching out for people who need help around me and offering an idea to help them to the next step.... thanks for this newsletter.
Love this earnest exploration. Simply taking a step back to consider what the as of yet unobserved needs might be sounds like a powerful practice. Thanks so much for sharing ✨
Okay, now that I've actually read the assignment rather than just commenting in excitement…
Over the past few weeks I've finally succumbed to the truth that I have to secure my own oxygen mask first - AIRPLANE RULES - before attempting any more "misfired" lifesaving work, just like Miguel before finding a way to create his own place in a world that has no place for the ever-expanding spherical brilliance of our human expression.
Aka, this week, focus on my O2 mask. Then little by little branch out to secure the funding my nonprofit needs to help others find and secure their own.
I strictly believe we are all here to help support each other. However, the systems and institutions and social constructs that be keep us struggling in isolation. Hence I'm working to create a neurodivergent-led suicide prevention cooperative - because our community is dying. 54-year life expectancy, suicide rates 3-9x higher than neurotypicals. At some point "just try harder" is no longer sustainable.
My old self hates to admit it, as the needs are so immediate and mounting. However the truth my true self accepts is that none of us can watch out for one another if we're all suffocating.
Wow this was so moving to read. And a “neurodivergent-led suicide prevention cooperative” sounds amazing. Wishing you so many blessings in your endeavor.
Thank you, and know you have contributed to the vision, possibly with or without knowing it. However, now I know you know it for 😊✨
Bring on the spherical brilliance of the ever expanding human experience 🖖✨😎
Love it 🌞
I love the way you write Rainn... and love who you attract and feature. Thank you for doing this.
Thanks so much!
Ooh that was a good read. I'm going to have to think on this and how "we're all we got" fits in with my life this week. Maybe I can do small steps like watching out for people who need help around me and offering an idea to help them to the next step.... thanks for this newsletter.
Love this earnest exploration. Simply taking a step back to consider what the as of yet unobserved needs might be sounds like a powerful practice. Thanks so much for sharing ✨