I am tired.
This week has been a LOT. I am not sure how much more we can all take. Our mental health and capacity for resilience is being stretched thin. There is only so much we can all process and consume in a given amount of time.
The shootings in Texas have me speechless. Buffalo, NY, and the 2 year anniversary of George Floyd.
We cannot be complacent.
We have to demand change.
We cannot go numb.
Our children count on us to feel safe. Is that even possible?
Regarding Texas, I have made the choice to not tell my six year old.
He will not be able to get it out of his head. He will worry about all those kids and he will worry about his current school.
Of course I immediately go to my training and have to pause and explore what are the facts and what are my thoughts and feelings.
It helps to pause. It helps to allow the feelings. I’m angry and so I’m going to stay angry.
Check in on your thoughts and feelings first. Then, be there for your children and family.
Hug them. Keep them close. Remember all that you have.
Then it’s time to take some action.
