03/13/2026
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Nourishing ourselves during times of distress is not easy.
When the world feels heavy, even the most basic acts of care — eating, resting, slowing down — can feel harder than usual.
Our nervous systems are trying to process so much.
And yet, nourishment still matters.
Not because we should “push through,”
but because our bodies deserve care even in difficult moments.
alt text: It can feel overwhelming to witness so much suffering and still be expected to move through our days as if everything is normal.
But even in times like these, our bodies still need nourishment.
Our nervous systems still need care.
Our communities still need support. Taking care of ourselves in moments like this is not selfish.
It is an act of love.
And sometimes, it is an act of resistance. Because the world we live in often asks us to disconnect from our bodies, ignore our needs, and keep pushing forward without nourishment.
Choosing to nourish ourselves in all the ways available to us — through food and through the forms of care that aren’t about food — pushes back against that.
And in the work many of us do, people are still depending on us.
Clients are navigating eating challenges.
Children are struggling with feeding.
Families are searching for support.
In times like this, the work of helping people feel safe in their bodies and with food matters even more.
