[New post] The Myth of Repetition

Luisa A. Igloria posted: " I would like to be subaltern to the possible, though I don't mean subaltern in the way natives, in colonies overtaken by empires, were stripped of property and their own agency, including their indigenous tongue. . W" Via Negativa The Myth of Repetition Luisa A. Igloria Jul 24 I would like to be subaltern to the possible, though I don't mean subaltern in the way natives, in colonies overtaken by empires, were stripped of property and their own agency, including their indigenous tongue. . What I mean to say is I wouldn't mind yoking my view of the world to something that instructs me to let go of all I've been taught about knowing my place, or the belief any pleasure or reward could rightfully be mine to claim in the present. Historical trauma means walking around in the world with ghosts draped on your back as if this were ordained, as if you were nothing but their beast of burden— until the day you realize not all wounds are yours to bear. Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Via Negativa. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://www.vianegativa.us/2022/07/the-myth-of-repetition/ Powered by Jetpack