Election day 2024

[Byrd]

Earlier I used the metaphor of government as a natural disaster, but now its sounding like an abusive spouse. Groups of friends getting together, sharing stories and fears of what they might do next. Assuring each other that someone still cares. Remembering when it used to be about love, not control. Wondering what they can do to make them treat them better again. Feeling like its their fault, or someone's fault, other than the abuser.

I'm really understanding the "go no contact" and "cabin in the hills" folk right now.

Again, a delightful and insightful analogy.

But walking away never solves anything, my birdie friend, no matter how awful it looks.  We're here together... the sane ones who know that a difference of opinion can be negotiated and that a difference in beliefs that cause negotiations is healthy and good for society.

It'll be okay.  Things look great (or terrible) but we will all muddle through this one step at a time. 

You've got this. 

I've got this.

Take a break if you need it but remember to come back and speak (or cheep) up.