Human Requirements: The Unavoidables

Human Requirements: The Unavoidables names the everyday realities of being human—the tasks and responsibilities we don’t get to opt out of, even when we’re tired, overwhelmed, grieving, or resistant. Things like brushing our teeth, eating, doing laundry, caring for our bodies, asking for help, and tending to what sustains daily life. This page holds the truth that these acts are not moral failures or measures of worth, but necessities of living in a body and in relationship with the world. It explores how meeting these unavoidables is part of self-care, shared responsibility, and dignity—not perfection.