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Dx's avatar

Hi Marta, in my view part of bringing down 'the system' is for each of us to do what we can to not support it, taking into account our personal position and circumstances.

Can you frequent small local businesses rather than corporate chains? Apps like No Thanks or Boycat can help you make ethical choices when you shop. Buy second-hand. Re-use, repair. Set up skills-swaps with friends and neighbours. Learn to grow your own food - set up a community garden if there is space available or garden-shares e.g. if a senior citizen is no longer fit to manage their garden and you can share the produce. Look into 'craftivism'. Make items for fundraisers for a charity of your choice...

Whatever feels right for you! Just being here in solidarity is appreciated

❤️🕊️,Dx

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Marta Rose's avatar

Hi Dx, thanks for this thoughtful and helpful reply. I'm 59 years old and have been doing all of this and more for most of my adult life. I guess when people say "it's time to step up" I just wonder if there's something ELSE I can/should do, given my various disabilities and financial precarity.

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Hi Marta, I think our generation is / was more used to this approach to life and it's maybe the younger folk who can now learn that another way is possible. And I get how it can feel like whatever we do is not enough. I know there are things it's unrealistic for me to do, so I trust that if I use my skills and resources to do what I can, then that's good enough. Thanks and best wishes for everything you are doing ❤️🕊️,Dx

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