I get nauseated, enraged, saddened, some days I feel so fucking cynical and hopeless. I’ve lived alongside depression and anxiety for two decades. Some days I want to give up.

I promise you I’m not a better person than you are. We all have different strengths and ways to participate in the movement for justice that are so necessary and so valuable. I am so flawed and I have so much to grow into.

As I said in the comment above, I am not a religious person but I somehow think a life of service to people and my community my calling. But I know if I don’t get better about seriously and intentionally practicing self care it’s going to take me out.

And thank you for your kind words, I’ve had a rough day and needed to hear them. Seriously, thank you.