And neither am I -everyone should read this post. Thank you for writing this and giving a passionate voice to all that we are thinking. I agree with every word you said here, unfortunately. I am here if you need an ear.
Thank you for writing this. I can add a hundred more items to your list. No one is ok, not even those who make some of these horrid things happen. We need to say these things out loud, we need to not accept these crimes against creation. You have articulated much of what goes round and round in my head all day. Thank you.
Thank you Jan. I’ve not been Ok for a long time. I don’t have time to write more here this morning but I hope to say more when I can. I’m with you on these issues. Thanks.
My mother taught me to never give up. She lived those words, but thats another story. Its the core lesson I have followed in my life. Whenever I think I have had all the shit I can take, I come back to her life lesson.
So yeah, if you were on FB you would see me mimic what you just said. And if it pisses off some of my friends, I dont care. Some of the worst offenders are those who went to Lutheran schools, and clearly missed the point of same. They can have their opinions, and I listen and sometimes argue back, but way too often I just compare their thoughts to what Christ would say, and move on.
Americans are a spoiled bunch. I certainly am. But some of us know it, and some of us think we deserve it. Not Christ like, is that? When immigrants arent humans, when anyone not born here isnt important, when anyone you dont know doesnt really matter that much. Not Christ like, is that?
I dont give up. You cant either. Kick ass. Take names. Tell them why they are wrong. After that, rinse and repeat. If you save one soul, its a lifetime victory.
Nor me. I am not ok. I don't have the wherewithal to handle these losses, I literally stop myself from reading, watching or much thinking about the children shot and terrorized by an automatic weapon of death. I am not able to function if I unblock my feelings. I feel terrorized and abused by those who will not step up to make changes in our laws by which the rest of the civilized world functions. I have no one to pick up my pieces if I were to come apart. I am living one day away from that, feeling immobilized, watching some Congress members seeking majority- desired change and others blocking it, lying and destroying our mental and physical security. I agree with everything you wrote.
Agreed. From my experience, very few people let themselves feel. They tune it out the tragedy and injustice, I guess, to be able to continue to function.
Thank you, Jan. I needed to hear this. I’m not okay either.
And neither am I -everyone should read this post. Thank you for writing this and giving a passionate voice to all that we are thinking. I agree with every word you said here, unfortunately. I am here if you need an ear.
This newsletter Is my favourite One. Unfortunately I am totally sure that things can not be changed. We deserve the extintion.
Thank you for writing this. I can add a hundred more items to your list. No one is ok, not even those who make some of these horrid things happen. We need to say these things out loud, we need to not accept these crimes against creation. You have articulated much of what goes round and round in my head all day. Thank you.
Same here, thank you.
Thank you for this Jan. Your words express exactly how so so so many people feel but haven’t found a way to express. I’m not ok. 😣
Thank you Jan. I’ve not been Ok for a long time. I don’t have time to write more here this morning but I hope to say more when I can. I’m with you on these issues. Thanks.
My mother taught me to never give up. She lived those words, but thats another story. Its the core lesson I have followed in my life. Whenever I think I have had all the shit I can take, I come back to her life lesson.
So yeah, if you were on FB you would see me mimic what you just said. And if it pisses off some of my friends, I dont care. Some of the worst offenders are those who went to Lutheran schools, and clearly missed the point of same. They can have their opinions, and I listen and sometimes argue back, but way too often I just compare their thoughts to what Christ would say, and move on.
Americans are a spoiled bunch. I certainly am. But some of us know it, and some of us think we deserve it. Not Christ like, is that? When immigrants arent humans, when anyone not born here isnt important, when anyone you dont know doesnt really matter that much. Not Christ like, is that?
I dont give up. You cant either. Kick ass. Take names. Tell them why they are wrong. After that, rinse and repeat. If you save one soul, its a lifetime victory.
Jan, your words convey TRUTH that we need to hear. Thank you my friend for the love in your message!
Pat McDonald
Nor me. I am not ok. I don't have the wherewithal to handle these losses, I literally stop myself from reading, watching or much thinking about the children shot and terrorized by an automatic weapon of death. I am not able to function if I unblock my feelings. I feel terrorized and abused by those who will not step up to make changes in our laws by which the rest of the civilized world functions. I have no one to pick up my pieces if I were to come apart. I am living one day away from that, feeling immobilized, watching some Congress members seeking majority- desired change and others blocking it, lying and destroying our mental and physical security. I agree with everything you wrote.
Agreed. From my experience, very few people let themselves feel. They tune it out the tragedy and injustice, I guess, to be able to continue to function.
Tremendous clarity and courage. We need to keep saying what you've said.
100%. The only comfort is that you are not alone. There are millions--yes!--of us who feel the same way.
You are far from alone. This is such a moving piece, beautifully written, thoughtful and painfully incisive.
Very powerful words. The cumulative despair is overwhelming.
A-fucking-men.