Friday with Friends

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit desireebstephens.substack.com I went live this Friday expecting a guest, but they got called into work, so it turned into me, coffee, and community. What started as a “down day” conversation shifted into something sacred: elder care, intergenerational living, and what it means to hold space for life, loss, and legacy. 3 Key Takeaways * Decolonization is not a sprint — whiteness demands urgency, but true liberation requires pacing, presence, and somatic grounding. * Elder care is community care — capitalist systems isolate our elders, but intergenerational living and shared responsibility restore wisdom and connection. * Legacy is intentional — from Erin’s Place to the Liberation Education Academy, we build frameworks that outlast us and honor those who came before. Invitation to Go Deeper Mondays are always free, but as a paid subscriber, you unlock full replays all week, Practice Your Praxis©, somatic supports, journal prompts, and exclusive Saturday Liberation Lessons.Membership is $8/month, $80/year, or $120/year as an Equity Partner.Scholarships are always available at [email protected].