Breaking the Web: Creating a World Beyond Oppression

How the systems we live in harm us all—and how we can build something better together.

We are all caught in a web—a system so deeply ingrained in our lives that we rarely stop to question it. This web is made up of interconnected strands: white supremacy, capitalism, patriarchy, colonialism, and neuronormativity. These systems don’t stand alone; they reinforce and feed into each other, shaping the way we live, work, and relate to one another.

And here’s the thing: this web doesn’t just harm those on the margins—it harms everyone. It tells us our worth is tied to how much we produce, how well we conform, how little we challenge the rules. It isolates us, makes us feel like we have to compete to survive, and leaves us disconnected—from ourselves, from each other, and from the planet.

Have you ever felt exhausted by the relentless pressure to do more, be more, achieve more? That’s the web. Have you ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to fit into a role or expectation that didn’t feel right? That’s the web. Have you ever felt that even when you follow all the “rules,” t…