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Being Salvadoran, Being Mixed, and Learning to See the World Differently

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. So fuck it. I’m going to talk about being Hispanic. More specifically, being Salvadoran. I don’t talk about my Hispanic heritage nearly as much as I probably should. I’ve written about plenty of things over the years—society, culture, politics, religion, morality, empathy, current events, and all sorts of other topics—but myContinue reading “Being Salvadoran, Being Mixed, and Learning to See the World Differently”

The Weight of the World and the Dread That Never Ends

I hate that phrase — crashing out. It’s a bit cringe, I know. But lately, honestly, that’s the best way I can describe how I’ve been feeling. Like I’ve been slowly crashing the fuck out. My energy, my focus, my optimism — all of it. Just crashing. It’s like the world’s gotten so heavy thatContinue reading “The Weight of the World and the Dread That Never Ends”

Nuance and Compassion: Rejecting Black-and-White Thinking in Anarcho-Compassionism

At the heart of anarcho-compassionism is the absolute commitment to compassion. This is the cornerstone of the philosophy: treating everyone—whether they are an ally, adversary, or stranger—with unwavering empathy and understanding. But there is an essential element to this that goes beyond simple kindness or goodwill. To truly practice anarcho-compassionism, we must also embrace theContinue reading “Nuance and Compassion: Rejecting Black-and-White Thinking in Anarcho-Compassionism”