I’m in the midst of preparations for a fundraiser, so only had a chance to read the part about your Dad. I’m so glad I read his wise words!! They are already making a big difference. Will read the rest as soon as I have a moment. BTW, I enjoy your eloquent writing style.
Yesterday I was so angry I felt ready to burn the place down. Today I've barely been able to get out of bed. It might have been waking up to all the Nick Fuentes stuff, the text messages to Black people and then finding out about the horrible antisemitic violence that went on in this city overnight. It was all just too much and I had a full traumatic response/breakdown. I don't know when I've sobbed like that before, and I have been through a lot. I hope this was rock bottom for me, and that I will be able to continue my work for DA with a clearer head in the next few days. Thank you for sharing your experience, Elizabeth. You've helped me so much. xo
Thank you ECM, I needed to hear all of that. And thank you for sharing your Dad with all of us. (Mine is a Trump supporter and I don't have the mental fortitude to speak with him now). Please give him a hug and thank him from all of us.
There’s a really interesting article in The New Republic today about how the right wing media sphere runs the narrative in this country. It’s been going on so long now that it’s accepted as truth and with Elon Musk piling on we were doomed. We must find a way to play on the same field as the richest people on the planet. David and Goliath but somehow I still have faith.
Thanks for the great advice and sharing advice from your smart dad.
Like your thoughts on storing our emotions deep in the chest, put them firmly away for later. That worked this past year, when I finally learned to NOT freely share my thoughts with my 84-year-old Mom--turns out that was overwhelming to her.
I was grateful to sign up for your program. Today I am community-building by knocking on three friendly neighbors' doors on a gardening pretext, and planning to exchange numbers. The political organizing (my first experience with that) gave me a new confidence. I lived in this neighborhood as a child, and I remember the community when we grew veggies, exchanged zucchini breads, and the kids played along the street together.
I feel you about the upside of coping skills. I've only cried a couple times this week, and it was to music that I already cry to! So now I have a mouth full of fever blisters. Hmmmm. It's gotta go somewhere.
Thank you. There is so much attached to this outcome in our personal lives. It’s hard to stay calm. Your words are greatly appreciated.
Thank you, for everything you do!
Thank you for your words. Thank you especially for your comments about Monday morning quarterbacking.
I’m in the midst of preparations for a fundraiser, so only had a chance to read the part about your Dad. I’m so glad I read his wise words!! They are already making a big difference. Will read the rest as soon as I have a moment. BTW, I enjoy your eloquent writing style.
Thank you ECM. We needed to hear this, especially your Dad's wise words.
Yesterday I was so angry I felt ready to burn the place down. Today I've barely been able to get out of bed. It might have been waking up to all the Nick Fuentes stuff, the text messages to Black people and then finding out about the horrible antisemitic violence that went on in this city overnight. It was all just too much and I had a full traumatic response/breakdown. I don't know when I've sobbed like that before, and I have been through a lot. I hope this was rock bottom for me, and that I will be able to continue my work for DA with a clearer head in the next few days. Thank you for sharing your experience, Elizabeth. You've helped me so much. xo
Thank you ECM, I needed to hear all of that. And thank you for sharing your Dad with all of us. (Mine is a Trump supporter and I don't have the mental fortitude to speak with him now). Please give him a hug and thank him from all of us.
There’s a really interesting article in The New Republic today about how the right wing media sphere runs the narrative in this country. It’s been going on so long now that it’s accepted as truth and with Elon Musk piling on we were doomed. We must find a way to play on the same field as the richest people on the planet. David and Goliath but somehow I still have faith.
Thanks for the great advice and sharing advice from your smart dad.
We love you ECM
Like your thoughts on storing our emotions deep in the chest, put them firmly away for later. That worked this past year, when I finally learned to NOT freely share my thoughts with my 84-year-old Mom--turns out that was overwhelming to her.
I was grateful to sign up for your program. Today I am community-building by knocking on three friendly neighbors' doors on a gardening pretext, and planning to exchange numbers. The political organizing (my first experience with that) gave me a new confidence. I lived in this neighborhood as a child, and I remember the community when we grew veggies, exchanged zucchini breads, and the kids played along the street together.
I am the one to build community here.
I feel you about the upside of coping skills. I've only cried a couple times this week, and it was to music that I already cry to! So now I have a mouth full of fever blisters. Hmmmm. It's gotta go somewhere.