Thank you Tony, it is only possible with courage and support from people who have come before me and around me. This space with friends like you have been incredibly important for reminding me of that, so I appreciate you.
Thank you Tur! Ah it's insightful you say that because the last few weeks, I have been perhaps the angriest I have ever been in past decade. That version of Stella still exists. That story will come :)
I'm feeling every word of this, the exhaustion, the retelling of our stories, the ways that power demands changing narratives and silence over the stark truth of lived experience. I know too many people who have only ever spoken their truth as a whisper.
Tautoko cancelling debt - it's artificial and serves few people, the idea that gold coins change hands is a myth much the same as concepts of land ownership: Land-back - Free West Papua 🫶🏼✊🏼
"Who profits?" the most powerful of questions...
Who profits from silence?
Who profits from the dominant narratives?
Who profits when the zero sum game continues?
Fantastic piece.
"Don’t you dare blame the damage on the silence." 🫶
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Thank you Tony, it is only possible with courage and support from people who have come before me and around me. This space with friends like you have been incredibly important for reminding me of that, so I appreciate you.
Incisive as always, Stella, but I prefer a bit more anger in spite of how draining this must be for you personally.
Thank you Tur! Ah it's insightful you say that because the last few weeks, I have been perhaps the angriest I have ever been in past decade. That version of Stella still exists. That story will come :)
Deep compassionate writing. It is so good to see intellectual rigour and courage have not vanished or been suppressed. Thank you
I'm feeling every word of this, the exhaustion, the retelling of our stories, the ways that power demands changing narratives and silence over the stark truth of lived experience. I know too many people who have only ever spoken their truth as a whisper.
Tautoko cancelling debt - it's artificial and serves few people, the idea that gold coins change hands is a myth much the same as concepts of land ownership: Land-back - Free West Papua 🫶🏼✊🏼
Not many people deserve the privilege of our loud voices with full gusto. Free West Papua!