My ADHD and anxiety make it hard for me to be around an emotionally-charged crowd of people, such as at a rally or protest. My protests include donating when I can to causes I care about, holding space for people who need to vent about politics because they don't feel safe at home or at work speaking out, and voting.
Oh, and chasing delight. I have tried to fill my life with whimsy and happiness and I have dissociated as much as possible while also trying to responsibly keep myself informed. I also encourage others to do the same, so that they can't grind us down any more than they already have.
People are scared and angry. People are tired. And we are ALL divided, they've done a bang-up job of that. Divided people are easier to conquer and control. So being happy right now and finding the joy where you can, grabbing it and holding onto it, is an act of rebellion I feel comfortable with.
I created this pattern and finished it up Saturday night.
Funnily enough, I finished the cross stitch below one year ago today! Cross-stitchers rebel! Unite and take over!
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