Not sure if it helps, but there are many of us who are taking this very hard. I’ve seen a few glimmers of thoughtful and realistic hope, and it helps a little. I am focusing on the immediate needs in my life, and I am sure it will take me a long time to digest what happened. Even if Donald didn’t win, so much has been revealed to be wrong with so many people, and that’s hard to process, too.
A couple thoughts:
- What would Mr Rogers do is terrific. He was calm and patient, but worked tirelessly to make life better for who he could.
- I've substituted "fuck this asshole" with - "I'm going to focus on outliving this asshole and having more impact on the world."
Also, let's not forget that a lot of this is in response to the United States having it's first black president, and in that context...the people mobilized by it...they're pathetic and pitiable. They're still harmful! But like mosquitoes, ticks and leaches.
They need to be countered, and we can all do our best to do our part. Those who can, should learn just enough about them to isolate, counter, and clean up after them.
But other than useful tips for containment, all we need to know about them is that they are small, sad and disgusting.
Yes! We must outlive our enemies.
This machine runs on Spite and Caffeine.
This may or may not be relevant to you or other's situations but Trevor Noah had some great advice: watch the news no more than once, maybe twice a week. That's all you really need to stay informed. More than that is just doom scrolling endless speculation pieces. This is exhausting.
Use this energy to get involved locally. You can't personally affect things in Washington (and accept this), but you can have an effect locally.
No. However, honestly, sharing your concerns with your community and maybe if you can afford it both monetarily and in time then therapy can be a great help if you aren't getting it already.
Finding ways to help others and build skills you and others will need to survive can also help, joy comes from learning and being of service to others often.
Journalling out your thoughts and feelings are a great way of offloading feelings too and that way doesn't (potentially) hurt others.
Hope you continue to be okay in this hellscape of a world we all find ourselves in currently.
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