Marg Joy

This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.

💔 Alice Wong’s last words: “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.”

We can never thank Alice enough for fighting all the good fights and especially all the hard fights. We all learned so much from your brilliance, your courage, and your indefatigable leadership. We will never forget you.

Ditto.

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“Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia

Human kindness creates moments that matter. 🧡

#kindness

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Kindness isn’t about grand gestures - it’s in the quiet moments, the small choices, and the way we show up for each other when it matters most.

Be kind, always. 🧡

#kindness #love

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“Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach.Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another soul, to assist some portion of this poor suffering world, will help immensely.“Clarissa Pinkola Estes

A bumper sticker on a red vehicle with YOU ARE ENOUGH.

When the cosmos gives you a reminder. YOU ARE ENOUGH.

When the 16-21 year old people in the house learned most of their 80s and 90s music knowledge by listening to Weird Al and often comment “oh this is the real version.” 😂

If your organization rests on values of welcoming and inclusion, please consider offering event t-shirt ranges beyond S,M, L. Or consider options other than sized clothing.

The Joyly Fish. By Katie Abey (IG) @katieabey "You have permission to still claim your joy when things are heavy."

“Protect your heart, deepen your spirit, find and hold on to your community, rest, practice radical joy.” Yes!

“Don’t run around looking for ways to be angry.” Wise words from a mentor from a long time ago. But I’m sitting with this thought, holding and rocking it today, and also contemplating things that aren’t mine to carry. 💙

I find this quote helpful when overwhelmed: “Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach.”
— CLARISSA PINKOLA ESTES