maoist stannis

Haha, thank you - I only recently started listening to his videos outside of readings and he does come off as jaded and a bit of a crank. That’s the only way I can think to word it. I guess that’s to be expected as someone who has been an American leftist from the Dubya era.

Langston Hughes?? I love him and had no idea he was a Marxist. Thank you so much, friend!

I am going to DM you!

I am a grown adult, living for free in their home. I am doing my best to quietly save money, move out, and cut contact, even if temporarily. It’s a very complex relationship and living situation but my parents are troubled, but good people, and I still love them. Thank you for your concern.

Also thank you for the heads up - I will absolutely keep that in mind. :)

Hello - I don’t want to DM you out of the blue. Are you in the US? I’m depressed and living with my (emotionally abusive) parents in the suburbs again, so I understand you and want you to know that you’re not alone. I’m trying to make an escape plan to give myself something to work towards so I don’t feel like I’m living without purpose. Sorry if this is strange, but would you want to brainstorm an escape plan together? You don’t have to struggle alone :) be well

I’ve been listening to oldhead comrade S4A read Fascism and Social Revolution by Rajani Palme Dutt. It’s been very eye-opening, despite not being super far in. I’m still recovering from burnout and a severe depressive episode, and getting back into “reading” (listening, desk job full-time) both fills me with tremendous hope and despair. I’m in the US, and the state of the left here is so dire. There is so much work to be done, and it all feels so impossible at times.

Can anyone recommend shorter readings by Black American communists? I need a fast faith booster!!