Ep 34: The quicksand of comparing pain

Send us a message via text message! Link accessible at joyousjustice.buzzsprout.com. ✅Why do we sometimes find ourselves arguing over whose pain is the worst? What effect does that competition, also known as Oppression Olympics, have on us? How can we find an alternative to the very real impulse to argue? April and Tracie dig into these questions and more.Heads Up! We are taking some time off in the month of May 2021. You'll be able to enjoy reprises of our favorite episodes every Thursday in May. New content will resume in June.Find April and Tracie's full bios and submit topic suggestions for the show at www.JewsTalkRacialJustice.comLearn more about Joyous Justice where April is the founding and fabulous (!) director and Tracie is a senior partner: https://joyousjustice.com/Read more of Tracie's thoughts at bmoreincremental.comResources mentioned:April's blog post for Lilith Magazine, When Jewish Space Laser Jokes Help the EnemyJews for Economic and Racial Justice (JFREJ)HowToFightAntisemitism.comIfNotNowBend The ArcCherie Brown on the intersection of racism and antisemitism.Our previous conversation about Oppression Olympics.Support the showDiscussion and reflection questions:What in this episode is new for you? What have you learned and how does it land?What is resonating? What is sticking with you and why?What, if anything feels hard? What is challenging or on the edge for you?If relevant. what feelings and sensations are arising as you reflect on themes from this episode, and where in your body do you feel them?What key insights or strategies are you carrying forward and how do you want to weave them into your living and/or leadership?