Poussey’s legacy isn’t just her final moment. It’s the way she made every day a little brighter for those around her—through kindness, sass, and a relentless refusal to let tragedy win the final word. That’s a power you already have inside you. You can be the person who makes a hard day bearable for someone else, just by cracking a joke or sharing a snack.
So go ahead. Re-watch that episode. Let it wreck you a little. Then get up, put on some silly music, and celebrate the weird, beautiful mess of being alive. There’s a whole world of stories out there waiting to teach you how to laugh and cry at the same time. Dive in—your heart will thank you for the workout.