Like others, I just want to say Iâm so sorry that you had this experience. It isnât one I recognise from my own journey with EA, but this doesnât invalidate what you went through and Iâm glad youâre moving in a direction that works for you as a person and your values. You are valuable, your life and perspective is valuable, and I wish all you all the best in your future journey.
Indirectly, Iâm going to second @Mjreard belowâI think EA should be seen as beyond a core set of people and institutions. If you are still deeply driven by the ideals EA was inspired by, and are putting that into action outside of âthe movementâ, then to me you are still âEAâ rather than âEA Adjacentâ.[1] EA is a set of ideas, not a set of people or organisations, and I will stand by this point.
Regardless, I wish you all the best, and that if you want to re-engage you do so on your terms.
I appreciate that! I definitely believe I am EA in ideals but I just felt immediate relief identifying as EA adjacent because it made me feel more solid in the ideals without having to interact so deeply with the community
Like others, I just want to say Iâm so sorry that you had this experience. It isnât one I recognise from my own journey with EA, but this doesnât invalidate what you went through and Iâm glad youâre moving in a direction that works for you as a person and your values. You are valuable, your life and perspective is valuable, and I wish all you all the best in your future journey.
Indirectly, Iâm going to second @Mjreard belowâI think EA should be seen as beyond a core set of people and institutions. If you are still deeply driven by the ideals EA was inspired by, and are putting that into action outside of âthe movementâ, then to me you are still âEAâ rather than âEA Adjacentâ.[1] EA is a set of ideas, not a set of people or organisations, and I will stand by this point.
Regardless, I wish you all the best, and that if you want to re-engage you do so on your terms.
though ofc you can identify however you like
I appreciate that! I definitely believe I am EA in ideals but I just felt immediate relief identifying as EA adjacent because it made me feel more solid in the ideals without having to interact so deeply with the community