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Go through life trying to be decent to people. That’s within your reach, and is an excellent start
I’m trying. I already have been. It doesn’t seem to help much.
Edit: There’s also the additional bonus of it marking you out as an easy target. I also belong to multiple marginalised groups
It helps more than not doing it would.
As for belonging to multiple marginalised groups…Melbs, so do I
It sucks arse. I have so little structural power and ability to advocate for myself - it’s a struggle to survive. I have no idea how to help anyone else.