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KatK

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21. Ditto!

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 09:57 AM

Nov 14

Self-care is paramount because we're in this for the long haul.

Hyper-local community building is my focus.

During the pandemic, I tried to launch a Mutual Aid group here in this middle class mostly white neighborhood. It fell flat, with one homeowner commenting "I think we're all set here" (without an apparent thought that certainly everyone was NOT set).

So I started a Little Free Pantry, something that I could run by myself and which IS about community building and cohesion and connection. It relies on donations and so it does the the community a chance to work together.

Now in times that REALLY call for solidarity and mutual aid, I still don't think my neighbors are ready to organize much. So I have started a card-playing group, explicitly welcoming to all, as a first step. Next will be a Snow Shovel Brigade. And along the way, I hope to connect with like-minded folk who see that we have to rally together to withstand the coming force.

Really appreciate DU for so many reasons!

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At this time I am focused on practicing self care, love and building a community [View all] boston bean Nov 14 OP

Age 75, I don't believe anything will get better in my lifetime Walleye Nov 14 #1

It could walleye if you make your focus and circle smaller. boston bean Nov 14 #2

Thanks for the advice, but if my circle gets any smaller, I'll disappear altogether Walleye Nov 14 #3

Ha ha. I meant make it more local. Find nearby like minded people. Use them for support. Have some boston bean Nov 14 #4

That is an excellent idea, I am inspired by your post. Walleye Nov 14 #5

These people want us to feel despair. To feel scared. boston bean Nov 14 #7

Yup. Life as a vale of tears is not for me either. Magoo48 Nov 14 #29

This!!! Blue_Roses Nov 14 #6

Know exactly how you feel. Katinfl Nov 14 #14

I'm 82, and have thought the same thing. Bumbles Nov 14 #19

Agreed Prairie Gates Nov 14 #8

Agree with all this.nt jfz9580m Nov 14 #9

This is the first site I look at each morning mgardener Nov 14 #10

Agree: "Do not let this sick man rob you of your happiness in your life." FailureToCommunicate Nov 14 #11

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Hi Sunshine!! A new day and GP6971 Nov 14 #26

how sad is it that she has no friends mercuryblues Nov 14 #33

Best wishes Shrek Nov 14 #12

I am still around. And will be piping in. Probably more than I should. boston bean Nov 14 #13

Do what we can where we can Sympthsical Nov 14 #15

This is my plan as well. Last time he Luciferous Nov 14 #16

My self care...everyday find something to blow the stink of t-rump off! PortTack Nov 14 #17

I'm also working on changing habits and finding ways to be more in the moment. Bumbles Nov 14 #18

Only buy what you need, cancel social media - do not engage MAGA people. 617Blue Nov 14 #20

Ditto! KatK Nov 14 #21

When my kids were small and BlueSky3 Nov 14 #22

If MVP Harris' campaign taught folks anything... PunkinPi Nov 14 #23

Thank you for this post boston bean, especially the last paragraph. It helps. c-rational Nov 14 #25

As usual, you post words I need to hear. Love you, my dear! Scrivener7 Nov 14 #27

Luv ya right back! 💕 boston bean Nov 14 #32

I like your thinking bb. Clouds Passing Nov 14 #28

I so appreciate this OP HoosierDebbie Nov 14 #30

We have a strong democratic community Keepthesoulalive Nov 14 #31