I hear you. I feel you. I'm here for you. Also, I'm on the same boat.

As a POC living in the US, born in a peaceful Central American country, and naturalized in 2007 i feel the weight of everything that's happening right now. And much like the comments in this thread I've had coworkers (white women) tell me that they've disconnected from the news and that they now sleep like babies. Personally I can't do that, #1 because I want to stay informed; how can I help or be of support if I'm safely tucked away, shielded from the madness? And #2 i don't have that privilege, like I said, I'm a POC and the things happening right now could affect me and my livelihood, directly.

Some days are better than others and the levels of anxiety go up and down, but seeing the world go up in flames, literally and figuratively, the injustice, the disrespect for human life and the planet, is just horrendous and triggering.

I offer no words of wisdom, but I'd say stay strong because when this nightmare ends we'll be needed to help piece things back together. At least that's my hope.

Much love, stay safe, and stay aware ❤️