Leah Kim

I am a mama, writer, yoga teacher, and mental health advocate.

On Decentering Whiteness

For me, yoga/self-care, motherhood, and dismantling oppression are inextricably connected. A decentering of the self as well as a decentering of whiteness is crucial for collective liberation. Here, some thoughts and resources.

# collective liberation
7 min read

On Silence

Of course peace, love, and light are the goal. But you cannot bypass your way there. The process will demand your discomfort, accountability, and humility. But the reward is truth. And the truth will liberate us all.

# collective liberation
7 min read

The Hamster Wheel of Trauma

We're meant to feel like we can’t handle horrible news or effect change. We focus on our self(ish)-care and we invest more in "wellness." We don’t truly heal because these systems rely on the energy we generate from endlessly running on our hamster wheels of trauma.

# collective liberation
10 min read

"It's So Complicated"

I wrote this to friends who are confused about Gaza because they solely follow the news. It can be tricky to engage in this issue without seeming to condone hate but as a mother, I cannot be silent while 1 million children are being systemically starved. This is a fight for collective liberation.

# collective liberation
15 min read

Voices on the Side: Joyful Resistance

Literary Addendum to the Voices on the Side podcast. With Chrissy King.

# voices on the side
4 min read

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