Politics in Love, Sex & Relationships (PILSAR) - relating, respect & boundaries

Sunday, 25 September

Politics in Love, Sex & Relationships (PILSAR) - relating, respect & boundaries

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It's common to hear people talk about the importance of having good boundaries in relationships, but what does it mean to have good boundaries? Just as importantly, what do we do when other people don't respect our boundaries? How do we negotiate boundaries within our personal lives and communities? How can we support other people in our communities, taking into account intersecting oppressions within a racist, ableist, cissexist, hetero-patriarchal society, with maintaining good boundaries and positive ways of relating? The purpose of the discussion is to provide a space to talk about how we do relationships, provide support to those who are having difficulty maintaining good boundaries or relating in positive ways, and provide a safe space to share ways to respond to boundary violations in our personal lives and communities. PLEASE NOTE: these topics are suggested as a starting point for discussion, but this will not be a facilitator-led workshop. If there is something in particular you would like to have brought up at the session, please let Conor Byworth know via pilsargroup@gmail.com. -------------------------------------------------- PILSAR has a Safer Spaces Agreement, which all participants are asked to familiarise themselves with. You can find it here: http://ow.ly/VcpE304lSIe(Google Doc). Accessibility information for Common House may be found here:http://ow.ly/8yXe304lSAp (Facebook note). If you have any questions about access to this session, or any specific requirements, please contact Conor Byworth know via pilsargroup@gmail.com. ******************************************************************************* PILSAR is a monthly discussion, peer support, and solidarity group (usually last Sunday of each month) concentrating on thinking and practicing relationships “differently” (that usually means we talk a lot about relationship anarchy, ethical non-monogamy, relationships that don’t conform to the “relationship escalator” idea or other ideas promoted by the capitalist heteropatriarchy.) The purpose of the group is to discuss issues and learn from each other on a more general level (sometimes with the help of lighter reading material, such as short articles and blog pieces), and also peer support and solidarity – so not just theoretical abstract discussions! Our feeling was that for a lot of people doing relationships differently can be quite difficult, with little support and guidance in people around you and in the media, and so it would be great if we could provide this for each other. After each meeting, we will aim to also go to the pub together for a chance to get to know each other more. Everyone is welcome to attend. We strive to make this group a safer space for people who are often excluded and marginalised in public spaces and groups. Please read our Safer Spaces Agreement before attending. Common House is accessible by wheelchair (ground level, no steps inside when using the second entrance - let us know if you need the details!), but unfortunately the toilet is not - bear with us while we try to find an accessible toilet in the nearby area. Do let us know if you have other needs either in advance or on the day and we will try to sort something out! Do let us know if you want to suggest discussion topics, hold a workshop, do an exercise, do a performance or anything else on the subject of doing relationships “differently”. The meetings are free, but if attendees and supporters wish to contribute donations they can do so at the meeting or online (if you choose the option “family and friends” no fees apply). All funds will be used towards our Common House rent, thank you! For more information please join our Facebook group or email us at pilsargroup@gmail.com   Name of contact person: Marta Owczarek Contact phone number: 07506585722

Date & Time: 

Sunday, 25 September, 2016 - 15:00 to 18:00
Common House
Unit 5E Pundersons Gardens Bethnal Green
E2 9QG
United Kingdom

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Venue is accessible but not accessible toilet.

The Common House is an experiment in building a commons – by which we mean a resource that is organised and structured by our collective activity as a community and not by money or property rights. We always want new groups and people to get involved in running the space.

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