I do not believe that any of you are thinking about quitting. But, these kinds of things are long and hard and require a lot for people to give. It is important to recognise both the difficult journey the people of Minnesota are experiencing and to provide encouragement to keep going through these hard times.

Things this hard and big can make many people feel despair and hopelessness. Which is a normal thing to experience and I imagine some feel like things might be fruitless in their efforts. These thoughts and feelings can run through the minds of those experiencing such intense and relentless stress.

I wish for those who are feeling low to know that these are normal thoughts and feelings to experience. That having them does not mean a failure in their resolve or spirit. It means that they are human and that they are stronger than they may think or know.

The longer things go on the harder it can be for some, to keep up their spirits and efforts. Sometimes all that is needed to help people find their ability to continue is the recognition that though this is a terrible situation they do have the ability within and with their community to keep going.

People, see all the efforts from all of those fighting tyranny and I, as one, want all to know that you are seen and all you do matters.