You, my friend are a warrior. My daughter works for one of the vulnerable service areas that have been threatened. She had extensive sinus surgery last Thursday and then surgery on her hip today because she is unsure of her future in her present job. She is in a lot of pain. But her attitude is that she isn’t going to go quietly and that she knows things are tenuous for her and her spouse’s future. So she will do what she can as long as she can, no matter what. I see that quality in you. Keep going, don’t let anyone or anything win. You are the winner…
Oof, having had extensive sinus surgery and hip surgery and so many other surgeries I send my strength. I feel for her on so many levels and I appreciate her willingness to be loud. I am currently recovering from major foot and ankle surgery. I haven't been able to walk for 8 months and that vulnerability and inability to march has made me feel vulnerable and as if I wasn't contributing. We all have to bond together, wherever we are physically/ emotionally/ ability -wise and compassionately recognize, in solidarity and without judgement that we who care are doing our part. You are obviously a compassionate and loving warrior just like your daughter. We can all be warriors. We can all be leaders in our own areas.
Good motto for a flag,and a pretty solid world view and/or personal philosophy,Jenny.I agree 💯 and am reminding myself to calm down and breathe.Thank you so much!
Thank you. And I’m not giving up. After protesting during the civil rights movement and the Vietnam war, I can’t believe I’m watching people want to roll back everything we accomplished. It’s heartbreaking.
Things giving me hope:
*Boycotts are working (download “Goods Unite Us” to learn what businesses/stores/etc you do and do not want to support)
*People like you
*My community of activists/loving individuals
*The resiliency of humans and the human spirit
*quotes from people like Gandhi who talked about how love always wins out
It is exhausting having stress thrown on top of my Myasthenia Gravis and PTSD. Living on disability from SSA and hearing how that and Medicare will end just makes me want to just give up. Messaging with friends helps some but it a terrifying time.
I have severe cPTSD and live in a country that has questionable healthcare. So i've been trying to figure it out by myself. Currently reading "Body keeps the score" and so far it has been really good. I plan on buying another book "Overcoming trauma through yoga". I will try to get myself to EMDR, but since there is only one person in the whole country doing that, it might prove to be difficult. Anything you've tried? Anything that has helped?
Thank you, dear; I feel it, too. On top of everything, I lost my 15-year-old kitty, Frappe. My best friend and cherished companion. I feel like a robot, just existing to get by. I'm so heartbroken. I know she's not suffering anymore, which helps, but I miss her so much. My male rescue, Hamilton, aka, Hammy, is lost without her too and constantly looks for her. I hope you feel better and we are strong and together will get through this time together.
I am trying to think of doing things here and there that bring me happiness and/or distraction and also doing something to help someone else, as forms of resistance. It is hard to be resilient and to have courage, but a community of like minded friends helps! And see? You have done something to help us by writing this! I hope you will own the good feelings that come with that.
I am in that dark place now and it's hard. I've been trying to claw my way out for weeks, but it seems like every time I reach the lip of that hole and feel a brief ray of warmth and sunshine I lose my hold and slide back down. I'll keep fighting to get back up to the sunshine, and I'm so glad to know that you will too. We persist.
I so appreciate this honesty. I, too, have felt like I'm on a perpetual slip and slide. But, seeing others fight for a few steps forward gives me some reason to at least start crawling, even if that's all I've got. Here with you...
I've kept a gratitude book for a very long time now. One line each day. It's a visual reminder that even on the darkest days there is always some small glimmer of joy. Sometimes it's harder to find, but that makes its presence all the richer. My gratitude journal doesn't judge me for those days where the entry is "I'm grateful chocolate chips exist in the world and there are some in my fridge."
You, my friend are a warrior. My daughter works for one of the vulnerable service areas that have been threatened. She had extensive sinus surgery last Thursday and then surgery on her hip today because she is unsure of her future in her present job. She is in a lot of pain. But her attitude is that she isn’t going to go quietly and that she knows things are tenuous for her and her spouse’s future. So she will do what she can as long as she can, no matter what. I see that quality in you. Keep going, don’t let anyone or anything win. You are the winner…
Oof, having had extensive sinus surgery and hip surgery and so many other surgeries I send my strength. I feel for her on so many levels and I appreciate her willingness to be loud. I am currently recovering from major foot and ankle surgery. I haven't been able to walk for 8 months and that vulnerability and inability to march has made me feel vulnerable and as if I wasn't contributing. We all have to bond together, wherever we are physically/ emotionally/ ability -wise and compassionately recognize, in solidarity and without judgement that we who care are doing our part. You are obviously a compassionate and loving warrior just like your daughter. We can all be warriors. We can all be leaders in our own areas.
Ah, Jenny…take care and know that the light finds the smallest cracks when you least expect it. Take care
Good motto for a flag,and a pretty solid world view and/or personal philosophy,Jenny.I agree 💯 and am reminding myself to calm down and breathe.Thank you so much!
Much love to you, Jenny!
Thank you. And I’m not giving up. After protesting during the civil rights movement and the Vietnam war, I can’t believe I’m watching people want to roll back everything we accomplished. It’s heartbreaking.
Things giving me hope:
*Boycotts are working (download “Goods Unite Us” to learn what businesses/stores/etc you do and do not want to support)
*People like you
*My community of activists/loving individuals
*The resiliency of humans and the human spirit
*quotes from people like Gandhi who talked about how love always wins out
It is exhausting having stress thrown on top of my Myasthenia Gravis and PTSD. Living on disability from SSA and hearing how that and Medicare will end just makes me want to just give up. Messaging with friends helps some but it a terrifying time.
I have severe cPTSD and live in a country that has questionable healthcare. So i've been trying to figure it out by myself. Currently reading "Body keeps the score" and so far it has been really good. I plan on buying another book "Overcoming trauma through yoga". I will try to get myself to EMDR, but since there is only one person in the whole country doing that, it might prove to be difficult. Anything you've tried? Anything that has helped?
Thank you, dear; I feel it, too. On top of everything, I lost my 15-year-old kitty, Frappe. My best friend and cherished companion. I feel like a robot, just existing to get by. I'm so heartbroken. I know she's not suffering anymore, which helps, but I miss her so much. My male rescue, Hamilton, aka, Hammy, is lost without her too and constantly looks for her. I hope you feel better and we are strong and together will get through this time together.
I'm so sorry Christine - it's one of the hardest parts of loving them. <3
Thank you
So sorry for your loss Christine. What a horribly difficult time. Hang in there...
Thank you
Needed this today. Thank you!
I am trying to think of doing things here and there that bring me happiness and/or distraction and also doing something to help someone else, as forms of resistance. It is hard to be resilient and to have courage, but a community of like minded friends helps! And see? You have done something to help us by writing this! I hope you will own the good feelings that come with that.
I am in that dark place now and it's hard. I've been trying to claw my way out for weeks, but it seems like every time I reach the lip of that hole and feel a brief ray of warmth and sunshine I lose my hold and slide back down. I'll keep fighting to get back up to the sunshine, and I'm so glad to know that you will too. We persist.
I so appreciate this honesty. I, too, have felt like I'm on a perpetual slip and slide. But, seeing others fight for a few steps forward gives me some reason to at least start crawling, even if that's all I've got. Here with you...
Fine. I’ll persevere. Humph.
HANG!! IN!!! THERE!!!! ❤️
(I will too…)
I won’t if you won’t. Let’s stay strong together. 🫂
I won't give up, from one Jennifer (government name) to another! 💜💜💜
We must survive and become an Army of Jennifers, lort knows there's enough of us! #Resist
Can us Jessica's join the fight too? The army would grow exponentially...just sayin 😉
Yessssss!!! We shall multiply tenfold 😈😈😈
I've kept a gratitude book for a very long time now. One line each day. It's a visual reminder that even on the darkest days there is always some small glimmer of joy. Sometimes it's harder to find, but that makes its presence all the richer. My gratitude journal doesn't judge me for those days where the entry is "I'm grateful chocolate chips exist in the world and there are some in my fridge."
Thank you for this. I keep waking my husband and dog up at night screaming in my sleep. I blame the idiots in the Whitehouse. Love and light y'all ❤️