In a world where the pursuit of healing often mirrors the oppressive systems we seek to dismantle, Virginia Grise’s “Your Healing Is Killing Me” stands as a revolutionary guide for navigating the complexities of survival in our capitalistic world.

Grise’s words cut through the noise with an honesty that is as unsettling as it is liberating. Through a blend of poetry & prose, she illuminates narratives of resistance & radical self-love, inviting readers to unlearn & reclaim alongside her.

At its core, this book challenges the notion of healing as an individual pursuit divorced from the collective struggle for liberation. Grise unapologetically confronts how mainstream narratives of self-care & wellness perpetuate oppression, particularly for marginalized communities. She lays bare the violence inherent in demands for resilience in the face of systemic injustice, offering a radical reimagination of what it means to heal in a world that profits from our pain.

Intersectionality, especially in relation to queerness, is central to Grise’s exploration. She deftly deconstructs the myth of “healing” as a linear, one-size-fits-all process, acknowledging how identity shapes our experiences of trauma & resilience. Through her lens, queerness emerges not as an individual identity, but as a revolutionary praxis—a refusal to conform to systems of normativity that seek to erase & oppress.

Similarly, Grise interrogates the notion of abolition not only as the dismantling of physical prisons but as a radical reimagining of our relationship to power. She challenges readers to envision a world beyond carceral logic, where justice is not retributive but transformative—a world in which healing is not a solitary act but a collective endeavor rooted in love & solidarity.

Grise’s book is not an easy read, nor is it meant to be. In a landscape defined by empty promises of healing & wellness, this book offers a radical alternative—a vision of healing that is political, deeply interconnected, & unapologetically queer. For those seeking a roadmap to revolution—one that embraces complexity & honors the messy, beautiful work of liberation—look no further than “Your Healing Is Killing Me.”