But we can act consciously so that our wellness does not come at the expense of others. If we pay for childcare or housekeeping, we can ensure that domestic workers, often poor black and brown women for whom such respite is not accessible, have fair wages and hours so that they, too, can breathe. If justice work is a matter of choice for us, we can reach out to support those for whom it is not. When the next crisis comes, we can step into the fire to respond, so that others can step back to rest. Perhaps we can cook a meal for a family, volunteer childcare, organize an action, or help another
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