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Gretchen Staebler's avatar

I have gnawing anxiety deep in my solar plexus most of the time. It only goes away when I'm out on a trail in the ancient forest, where I can breathe deeply, where I remember that wild places have survived cataclysms for eons. The world is a wild, cataclysmic place right now. Thank you for your words, Jen. One thing is for sure: we are not alone in our fear and outrage; we are not an island.

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Nicole Steinbok's avatar

To me you are just right. Thank you for writing with such clarity on this gnarly topic.

I turned on the news today. I usually only watch news when there are election results, a big event or a debate. I am very concerned.

Things are not trending in the right direction. The foundation of our imperfection country are still there. I want to do something to help. I can still celebrate though. I am a forever optimist.

This year I am donating to Field Team 6, a partisan voter registration organization. They register Democrats in battle ground states with the goal of saving the world. If you are looking at a place to rage donate, I highly recommend it.

If you can’t celebrate the country tomorrow, perhaps focus on celebrating your amazing community and family. ❤️

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