The 276th recipient is Lilith Dorsey of Bulbancha Blooms Garden @bulbanchablooms in New Orleans, LA. Lilith writes:
What self-care and well-being mean to me as a farmer: “The vital importance of self-care is rooted in the honoring of oneself so we can in turn use our energy to help our larger communities. Like they say on the airplanes ‘we have to put our masks on first’. As BIPOC farmers we struggle more than most as society places additional challenges in our paths. Self-care allows us to be the best we can be, allowing us in turn to be better farmers and community members. In my case I am disabled and the primary farmer and land steward of Bulbancha Blooms Garden. I spend several hours a day working to produce and distribute free produce to our underserved BIPOC community. Self-care allows me to keep going despite numerous challenges and remain positive and committed to my farm. It is easy to get discouraged but taking much needed time for self-care always improves my well being and efficiency.”
How I might use this $100 self-care award: “I am currently suffering from an infection in my tooth from a failed root canal. I am disabled and currently on medicaid which here in New Orleans will not pay for any tooth extractions. I would use the award to pay my dentist to get much needed care for my tooth.”
Most important self-care needs that contribute to my well-being as a farmer: “Healthcare is my biggest self-care need. As mentioned above I am disabled and have a heart condition. Despite this I am unable to get treatment for my bad tooth due to lack of funds. This is seriously necessary as I am in extreme amounts of pain and am unable to tend to my land effectively at this time.”
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