Enough of This 💩. You Have the Freedom to Reclaim Your Sanity.

Jul 04, 2025

My last post was January 20, Trump’s inauguration day. I haven’t quite known what to write since.

So many feelings. So much chaos. So many news stories. So many “unprecedented” actions. So much uncertainty. So much horror. So much heartbreak.

Enough already. I refuse to spin with the chaos.
Time for some tough love. I believe in civility and respect, but we need to speak the truth, stick to facts, and combat misinformation, lies, and general cluelessness.
Hope is the way forward. It’s easy to miss because so much is wrong right now. But Democrats and Independents continue to do good things where they can. Strong candidates for various races are emerging and it’s time to give voice to these stories.

Here are 3 ways to ditch the chaos, get back in the driver’s seat, and reclaim your sanity while staying informed.

Choose a news diet vs. a news fast. Don’t tune out completely; uninformed voters are part of what got us in this mess. Create your own balanced news diet. Watch for future posts with tips on how to do this.
Choose to focus on the topics you’re passionate about. It’s beyond challenging to keep up with everything. That’s what they’re counting on - they flood the zone and you won’t even remember what happened 2 days ago. Instead, identify the topics or causes you care the most about and keep up with what’s happening.
Make peace with the Dems. It’s hard to remain centered and find the energy and enthusiasm to fight when you’re angry. If you’re someone who is mad with the Dems, be that Biden, Harris, Schumer, the pundit class, or just all of them in general, it’s time to let it go. Reinvention comes after release. And once the fog lifts, you may be able to see the possibility of a brighter future.

Go ahead. Reclaim your sanity. Renew your commitment to playing a role in democracy, even if that just means being well-informed.

Most of all, remember, we’re in this together.