Hood Wellness Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land

Tamela J. Gordon, Deanna Anthony

eAudio - 2024

What does self-care look like when struggling to make ends meet, living with a disability, or navigating intersectional marginalization? How can you prioritize well-being while divesting from systems built to destroy you? The answer: Hood Wellness, a groundbreaking exploration that challenges the oppressive systems deeply rooted in health and wellness industries in the United States.In a world where self-care is critical to survival, Gordon offers a revolutionary perspective that celebrates individuals' unique privileges, challenges, and desires. By defying the norms of multi-billion-dollar industries, Hood Wellness illuminates the possibilities that emerge when we prioritize well-being while divesting from harmful structures.Hood Well...ness is also a deep exploration of people forced to overcome harrowing circumstances with little more than communal support and the will to get well.From terminal illness and... more