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Writing for Resistance

February 3, 2022 by thewonderjam

Wellness Tools > Writing for Resistance

Writing for Resistance

Tool Filed Under:  Journal Prompts and Affirmations, Image

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A blue gradient background with the title “Writing for Resistance - Guided Prompts for Healing” in orange text. There are two blue clouds on either side of the title. Above reads: “beam.community” and “created by @leroymitchell & @yoloakili.” Text reads: “ When I see police I feel _______. When I think of the harm done by the system I feel _______ in my body. For me, healing looks like _______. A world free of police would allow me and my community to _______. I pledge to process my feelings and my experiences with the criminal legal system by _______. I pledge to create community safety without the police by _______. I pledge to support the healing of my community by _______.” Underneath are two images of Black masculine-presenting people in orange shirts. Bottom center: BEAM logo with the words “Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective” in blue and yellow text. “Black Masculinity (re)imagined” in blue and yellow text. 

Writing for Resistance - Image Description:

Guided Prompts for Healing

When I see police I feel _______.

When I think of the harm done by the system I feel _______ in my body.

For me, healing looks like _______.

A world free of police would allow me and my community to _______.

I pledge to process my feelings and my experiences with the criminal legal system by _______.

I pledge to create community safety without the police by _______.

I pledge to support the healing of my community by _______.

 

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