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The intersection of puritanism & #capitalism creates an incredibly insidious, toxic form of #ableism.
Push through the pain. Work through your illness. Keep going through your burnout.
Puritanism tells you that this is virtuous, and makes you a good person. Capitalism requires overwork for your survival.
Pair this with a pandemic, and you've got a nasty escalation of eugenics.
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Seems like it's time for a lil #intro post.
I've been on Mastodon for two years. I fled my old account in the process of escaping my abuser, who ran the server. My toddler & I have been in hiding & I've been in court for much of this year.
I've trained as a playwright & I now blog at "Impure Leftist," a project to make activism practical and meaningful.
I also love Tarot, yoga, Brazilian Zouk partner dance, language learning, and board gaming.
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