Social Work

"The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being" (Statement of Ethical Principles, IFSW, 2012).

White people mantram

White people (me): other people's gains are not your losses. Repeat.

hope as power

I'm feeling like hope actually is power. I don't always feel that way.

Hmmm

I know what it’s like to be the one recommending nuance in the face of dogma. And I know what’s it’s like to be totally frustrated at the person doing that when it seems like they are making a situation I find unjust more vague. I’m just feeling this tension.