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If you can’t strike and you can’t protest, the system thinks that it owns you. Resistance doesn’t have to be loud and dangerous. There are small, almost invisible ways, that you can impact the system. Most people aren’t lazy, they are actually being held hostage with this mindset of ‘you do it. not me. I’m gonna be over here watching.’

When you’re told the only way to resist is to strike, knowing that healthcare is tied to your boss, it can feel like a prison. Keena asks: what does ‘do something’ mean to you. Watch this video for inspiration on various ways you can take action, even if you feel paralyzed.

Remember: if you’re not willing to do something–anything–about a problem then you lose your right to complain about it.

ABOUT KEENA

On the YouTube channel ‘things your mom should’ve told you,’ Keena talks about hard things with a soft voice. They show an alternative to the American Dream by sharing their experiences. Show your support for Keena and their work by buying them a Ko-Fi.

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Onicia Muller is a Caribbean native currently freezing her buns off in Chicago. She's a writer, comedian, and Jill of all media trades. Read her writings online at www.oniciamuller.com. Hire her for multimedia...