I had no idea about systemic racism prior to 2020, and have really tried to dive into learning about how our system is set up to disenfranchise the BIPOC community. I also didn’t realize how the 1994 Crime Bill fed the mass incarceration crisis. What I’ve learned makes me ill. There’s a lot I didn’t… Continue reading brittany r.
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anonymous
I knew prior to 2020 that racism existed, but didn’t know corruption was so built into the police unions, and what repercussions that continues to have. I wonder what will happen — if reform is possible. I knew history was worse than I had a concept of here in the U.S., but now I am… Continue reading anonymous
georgia s.
I realized that I simply can’t call the cops. I haven’t yet figured out a good alternative — and I welcome any suggestions — but I’m not willing to risk my neighbors’ lives, even when they’re doing something annoying or suspect. (And I say this as someone who used to call in noise complaints practically… Continue reading georgia s.
lezlie s.
It’s been a year of intense growth and regression … still working on at least balancing the scale.
kristyn b.
I’m experiencing imposter syndrome hard core, as I feel I’m not doing my best teaching while grieving and dealing with everything else.
amy a.
If not for fear of catching COVID there, I would have put myself in the psych hospital.
bethany l.
I struggle to articulate my experience around misinformation and the way it seeps into so many places in my relationship with certain dear family members. Because of conspiracy theories and fundamentalism, we have lost access to almost every topic that matters to me: my art, my faith, my kids … there are landmines of fear… Continue reading bethany l.
apryl h.
Starting on 1/1/2020 — attracting the wrong women that loved my success in life (job,career,house, car, bank account) not my heart-soul-light. Divorce final. Sold my house. Pandemic. Held on to the California dream as long as I could. Phone call. Granny fell. Broke her hip. She needs you here. “I am on my way Mamaw… Continue reading apryl h.
bethany l.
My daughter got married last May! We thought we’d be able to throw a party for their first anniversary at least but here we still are, moving back into a high risk category in our county and still with family that’s not vaccinated. It was a wonderful wedding, though! It turned out to be just… Continue reading bethany l.
rebecca m.
I know everyone is going through something during the pandemic, emotional, financial, spiritual and/or physical. For me it’s emotional and physical. There are so many things going on with me physically. Aging changes, strains and pains and a chipped front tooth I’ve had for a while. I can’t move like I used to. I’m working… Continue reading rebecca m.