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In reply to the discussion: How is Everyone Here Coping? I'm find it very hard these days.. [View all]MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)My world is pretty much a political race, which, when experienced on the local level has the habit of making the outside awfulness appear to hang over you like a Halloween neighborhood. The local "fight" can be best summed up by "the old guard" keeping newer, progressives out of their well guarded turf in what was controlling this community. People in power are certainly having a hard time hanging on to what hasn't worked for years and has helped drain local resources. Those who don't pay attention to the news are swayed with the lies and deceit. Those who want change are still fearfull.
It's a strange time... and just to be re-elected locally. But, it parallels what probably has been going on at a MUCH deeper level in the state in which I reside.... The local climate helps you understand how people in general have been affected by Zombie National political figures, futures for their children and distrust. The distrust starts from the national figures and it always trickles down.
I feel isolated... I read more... I am talking to many people, again about local issues, but it always reflects to the much large world we are dealing with.
Something has to give. We are going to loose so much if we stop fighting.
So, how am I coping? I come to DU when I don't reach out to my immediate circle. I have a deeper dialogue with my siblings, who are baby boomers, like me. I want my mommy, but she's in my memory now. I occasionally hear her in my own voice.