Our Memorial Day weekend event on May 24th was well attended. We had a beautiful day with some sun. Memorial Day weekend is unpredictable. Either suddenly it is summer or it’s cold. But you all should know. I got my first sunburn of the year. Andi did a great job organizing and everyone who helped and showed up did a great job. It’s work to fight for democracy. Making a sign and showing up. It’s work. More than one occasion someone has said democracy is not a spectator sport. While my husband and I were leaving. We had someone asking about what we were doing. There was interest. I said we’re Indivisible we’re having this special event today. The guy and I introduced ourselves, I introduced my husband Sam. I said we meet on Wednesdays at the Stephenson Public Library at 5P. Every Friday, We’re out on the bridge at 5pm. You’re welcome to join us.
My friends, we are putting in all our efforts. We’re fighting for our democracy. We are making phone calls, writing letters and emails, coming to meetings, showing up on the bridge. Staying informed. We need to take some time to do self-care. For our mental health. Whatever that looks like. We fortunately have reached the time of the year we all waited for. Summer! This is when we can “touch grass” connect with nature. Kayaking, hiking, camping, backpacking. Even gardening. Ever since the pandemic, we’ve been all about being outside. Breathing fresh air. It’s a good way to reset.
The Trump regime has made cuts to mental health in their budget. There’s so much going on. None of it is good. It’s understandable if your mental health is suffering. We need to prioritize our mental health. We can find something to bring us joy. We can dabble in the arts; we can laugh and cope with humor. We have all found a community with like-minded people. This is also part of our resistance. They cannot break us. Resist.
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