Making Polyamory Work Community Care with Genevieve of Chill Polyamory
May 14, 2024
Genevieve King, a queer polyamorous relationship anarchist and educator, shares insights on community care and non-monogamous dynamics. She challenges individualistic norms and advocates for collaboration over competition. Genevieve reflects on her 12-year journey in polyamory, highlighting the significance of peer support and authentic narratives. The discussion delves into communal living, the complexities of polyamorous marriages, and the vital role of mutual care in relationships while emphasizing the importance of inclusivity for healthier connections.
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From Power-Over To Power-With
- Dominant culture trains us toward individualism and power-over dynamics.
- Shifting to power-with and sharing mindsets enables broader connectedness.
A Marriage Negotiated With The Network
- Genevieve legally married a partner for immigration and negotiated the plan with their close network.
- They discussed protections and exit paths so everyone felt valued despite legal imbalances.
Giving A Stranger In Our Network An iPhone
- A partner they barely knew had her phone stolen, so Genevieve and her partner gave her a spare iPhone without hesitation.
- The gift showed their network mentality: help extends to people in the extended family-of-choice.