I'm feeling better than I felt yesterday. I'm retired so I was able to talk about it yesterday with my sister, also retired, FOR THREE HOURS! There were other family history topics too, but we were working through how to explain his winning the popular vote - I don't think any pundit saw THAT coming - what her daughters and friends were saying. That certainly helped.
It strikes me as similar to grieving a loss. At first, it occupies your whole day. Then you start getting a little used to it, day by day. I'm not in denial, but I'm not at acceptance either. I definitely have a lot of anger toward my fellow Americans who don't see the authoritarian threat - now a majority of them. I'm not bargaining with God. I'm definitely depressed. I have no interest in doing anything productive, like chores and errands, cooking, or searching for part-time, remote income. I just want to engage in conversation with thoughtful people about what this means and what's next. Thank you Bulwark for this platform!
I find myself more able to focus on the things that I haven't been getting done actually. So I've been more productive at work and more productive at home. It does help that I have a lot of crap to do right now that can't be put off but still... I think I'm just ready to prioritize myself right at the moment. Like I said, I'm looking for things to do that will make a difference in small ways (like canceling Amazon).
I'm feeling good today too. I'm also thinking about how my office can unionize. I need to research office workers' unions.
I'm feeling better than I felt yesterday. I'm retired so I was able to talk about it yesterday with my sister, also retired, FOR THREE HOURS! There were other family history topics too, but we were working through how to explain his winning the popular vote - I don't think any pundit saw THAT coming - what her daughters and friends were saying. That certainly helped.
It strikes me as similar to grieving a loss. At first, it occupies your whole day. Then you start getting a little used to it, day by day. I'm not in denial, but I'm not at acceptance either. I definitely have a lot of anger toward my fellow Americans who don't see the authoritarian threat - now a majority of them. I'm not bargaining with God. I'm definitely depressed. I have no interest in doing anything productive, like chores and errands, cooking, or searching for part-time, remote income. I just want to engage in conversation with thoughtful people about what this means and what's next. Thank you Bulwark for this platform!
You feel good? I am still horrified beyond belief. Whatever you're taking or drinking to make you feel happy please share!
I find myself more able to focus on the things that I haven't been getting done actually. So I've been more productive at work and more productive at home. It does help that I have a lot of crap to do right now that can't be put off but still... I think I'm just ready to prioritize myself right at the moment. Like I said, I'm looking for things to do that will make a difference in small ways (like canceling Amazon).