I had two discouraging and nearly disheartening community encounters today. One with the Trump-supporting post office man, when I offered my hope that the USPS won’t be privatized (and he thinks lots needs to be looked into and is supportive of what has happened so far) and the other with the wife of my lawn guy who is Mexican-born and now a US citizen. She’s ok with the deportations because they’re “only sending bad people” back. I offered my concerns in both conversations.
On my drive home, I felt deflated about these two fairly friendly encounters. Very alone and weak in my struggles. But after reading this, I am encouraged. I’ll keep engaging. I have to believe it will make a difference. I thank you for this article.
I had two discouraging and nearly disheartening community encounters today. One with the Trump-supporting post office man, when I offered my hope that the USPS won’t be privatized (and he thinks lots needs to be looked into and is supportive of what has happened so far) and the other with the wife of my lawn guy who is Mexican-born and now a US citizen. She’s ok with the deportations because they’re “only sending bad people” back. I offered my concerns in both conversations.
On my drive home, I felt deflated about these two fairly friendly encounters. Very alone and weak in my struggles. But after reading this, I am encouraged. I’ll keep engaging. I have to believe it will make a difference. I thank you for this article.
Boom!
Readers wherever you are, send this far and wide. We won't be privy to much better rallying cries than this.
I shall prefer to follow this wise guidance!