EEDA Newsletter Vol 6, Res 22: Bystander Intervention & Points of Connection
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Hi friends! This week we had our first Pilates session and much to my surprise, I did not hate it. I might have even enjoyed it? It’s a couple days later when I’m writing this and my core and arms are definitely sore. We’ll be going back next week. Unrelated: I am one step closer to opening the EEDA Pod shop! We’ll be starting with a couple stickers and a window prism but my mind is overflowing with ideas for other items and I’m really excited. Once I get it going, it will be announced on our Patreon and Instagram first so make sure you’re following us there.
Don’t forget about last week’s episode of EEDA Pod! Own Your Words: How 'I Statements' Change Everything
In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole reflect on their experiences at the Trans March and discuss their recent activities involving harvesting garlic and decluttering their book collection. They delve into effective communication techniques, particularly “I statements,” to improve personal interactions and resolve conflicts. The hosts also share book recommendations and discuss how community events and supportive gestures, like free hugs at marches, uplift their spirits.
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It’s another resource week so let’s get to it!
Resource 1: COMIC: How to intervene when someone is harassed or attacked via NPR LifeKit
Note from the post: This story was originally published in May of 2021 and has been updated. You can also view this comment on Instagram, but the link to the primary article/comic also includes helpful information like The 5 D’s of Bystander Intervention.
Resource 2: The Six Points of Connection We All Need via Greater Good Magazine
I have very strong opinions about using “all” when referring to people but you can hear about that in the next EEDA Pod episode. That being said, there is some really great information in this article. Some of my closest friends were made when I was volunteering and others through a listserv for a musical we were all fans of. Back in the 1900s, when there were listservs. This article is a great read and has given me some things to think about for sure.
Shoutout to my friend Abbey for sharing this link with me!
Recent & Current Reads
Inclusion of a book in this section is not necessarily a recommendation and these books won’t always be added to my Bookshop. Links are affiliate links.
Recently Read:
Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon (out 7/22)
Currently Reading:
Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar Villanueva
Human Rites (HMRC #3) by Juno Dawson
Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown
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