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Battling uphill ⛰️

Been slightly quiet despite resolving to share more on the dreaded social media.

A mix of a busy job, election canvassing, and a draining house renovation has me exhausted. But I have found time for reflection, especially on a year of working in a charity, a lot of door knocking, and seeing a election in Cymru play out.

The main reflection is one of gratitude. Gratitude for the very very small number of people battling uphill against toxic/divisory politics, the interests that fund it (extremely well), and the institutions of power they are embedded with in (media). This small group are unhealthy committed, talented, and full of care for their communities and real people. The next time you wonder if shit could be worse, it would be without these people.

The photo was a far more enjoyable battle up a rather long  Dry steep climb in Cham with @domjax44 @dunstanlangrish a couple winters back
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Posted On: June 10th 2026, 07:26 pm
Battling uphill ⛰️

Been slightly quiet despite resolving to share more on the dreaded social media.

A mix of a busy job, election canvassing, and a draining house renovation has me exhausted. But I have found time for reflection, especially on a year of working in a charity, a lot of door knocking, and seeing a election in Cymru play out.

The main reflection is one of gratitude. Gratitude for the very very small number of people battling uphill against toxic/divisory politics, the interests that fund it (extremely well), and the institutions of power they are embedded with in (media). This small group are unhealthy committed, talented, and full of care for their communities and real people. The next time you wonder if shit could be worse, it would be without these people.

The photo was a far more enjoyable battle up a rather long Dry steep climb in Cham with @domjax44 @dunstanlangrish a couple winters back

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