The Oldest Daughter
The Oldest Daughter
Melissa Nyamushanya
Part 2: Rest and Capitalism, bruv
6 minutes Posted Aug 28, 2025 at 7:17 pm.
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The grind didn’t stop so neither did the conversation. In Part 2, we’re going even deeper into the ways capitalism steals our rest, and how reclaiming it is a personal and collective act of resistance.


We’re unpacking:

• The myth of “earning” rest

• How generational hustle impacts our mental health

• Creating boundaries that protect your peace

• Why rest is especially crucial for creatives, carers, and communities of colour


This isn’t self-care fluff. This is about survival, healing, and refusing to be a machine in a system that never sleeps. Take your rest seriously. You deserve it no explanation needed.