There is nothing like gifting a person with rest, safety, community & care.
When you pay $ it forward you are taking stake in addressing the disparities that exists in spaces and intersections BIPOC navigate in their health, care and healing. All donations and sponsorships directly go to gift registration fees, and to cover any expenses that could better make things more accessible.
In the past we have covered daycare expenses to make sure people could attend events with their child being safely cared for. We have purchased Ubers and even covered “time off” their workday for people who weren’t in position to take a personal day to care for themselves. Birthing support has been covered for families as well.
There are a number of ways your donation/sponsorship is utilized to breathe into a word where people can take care.
But why should I?
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+You are creating a world that fosters rest, holistic health & care equity and promoting sustainable healing through community, therapeutic care & experiences.
+In so few words, every single person who wants & needs to experience soft frames of healing + care, deserve it in more ways than one. Rest and curated care is basic human need & right.
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These are good case studies & resources available when you click:
+Health Equity Among Black Women in the United States
+By the Harvard Business Review: Stop Telling Black Women They Have Imposter Syndrome.
+We must educate healthcare providers’ about Black women’s experience
+Sharing Our Story – A Conversation About Infertility in the Black Community
+The Nap Ministry: Rest Is Resistance+ Rest is anything that connects your mind and body
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A personal message from me to you: I want you to know that asking for support isn’t always easy. Even if you do have the resources, there is no shame at all in creating an opportunity for people to help alleviate things for you. We all need to reimagine care and one of these ways is by allowing people to care for your expenses or cover your needs by letting people know the best ways to support you. Here are some things I myself and clients of mines have used to garner community and support.
Template- please modify and make it your own for this experience or in anyway you see fit:
*Hey, (insert name). Before I begin I want to say, this isn’t easy for me to ask you this.
I am in a season in my life right now where I am realizing how much rest, and time away from my everyday responsibilities I need. I found this retreat called Ånewsün. This retreat is focused solely on rest, care, and bringing intimate collectives of women like myself together to slow sip tea, have hand-drawn baths and every single meal cooked. Along with the other offerings, this could be an opportunity for me to take a much needed breath, and to just be for a moment or two.
In this season, I am learning to lean on my village more and to be vulnerable with where I am in my wellness. With that being said for me to attend, the rate per person is $2,500 and it includes everything outside of my airfare. I am asking my community to help get me there by donating (give a number or exactly what you need even if it’s babysitting or a ride to the airport)
Thank you for being who you are to me, and for loving me in all the ways. Let me know if you can support. okay love you byyyyeee. (Insert your ending)