Angry Post Warning

I'm taking a solid break from the news and social media. I just CAN NOT deal with any of this. 

I'm struggling very hard with a few people in my life who I consider "good" people who, not only voted for him, but are excited about the next 4 years. WHAT?!?!? I'm not sure how I can reconcile this dichotomy. Have you heard what he plans for this country and its people?!?

In the name of my sanity and in the name of needing to find a different way (my government is against me and those I care about), I'm revamping my time, effort, daily life.

Sounds dramatic -- maybe more dramatic than it will be, but I'm making changes.

My community is NOT my community. But I'm going to build one. Direct my efforts solidly to areas and people who are important to me. Turn local, focus local, help local. Maybe this is what I've been preparing for recently -- so desperate for connection (aka community). This is the only way forward for me. I can't wait 4 years to hope again.

For those who voted for him, he's all yours. Good luck. He only cares about billionaires and people in power who can give to him. 

I will not accept this is the answer. I am fighting for inclusion and community and kindness. 

I am focusing on what is important to me, what is peaceful to me. 

Eventually I will (might) love my neighbor, but right not I will not, can not -- I need to process this shock, anger, hurt. My love, support, kindness is toward my community right now. The rest of you (who excitedly voted him into office) can GFY.