welcome to / rōot / by dimple dhabalia

essays, poetry, and art exploring rooting as an act of resistance, healing, and collective care

The 2024 election marked a turning point for me, ushering in what I’ve come to recognize as my era of divine rage. It was a moment of rupture when cruelty and injustice were no longer hidden or subtle—they were out in the open, flagrantly sanctioned, normalized, and even celebrated by many. Years of systemic harm and relentless oppression had been laid …