This is a public service announcement to anyone who has felt really out of place in the last week. In the last week alone, we have suffered from the sun setting at 5 p.m., an emotional election to say the least, and simply adjusting. That's a lot. In the last week alone, I have mentioned my voodoo doll being in poor hands several times. No, seriously, whoever's got it, please give it up.
If you are feeling sad or uneasy about the last week, I am right there with you. If you are still feeling sad or uneasy this coming week about the same things, I am reminding you that it's okay. An adjustment is happening. One that many of us want nothing to do with, but will do anyway because that's what strong people do. Especially, my strong women.
My message to feeling a little extra "ugh" these days:
We are hurting. We are allowed to be hurting. We are currently living in a world that would rather see a criminal lead our nation than an educated woman. It's really nice to see that we hold our most powerful positions in this country with such a high degree. It's great that people (specifically the entire male species) who have no business having an opinion on reproductive rights get to vote on whether or not we women can choose what we'd like to do with our own bodies. The sarcasm is the only way for me to type that out without being physically ill. We are currently living in a world where we are somehow still seen as less than. We don't live in a world for us yet. To my women of color, I see you. I hear you. I will always stand with you. There is so much work and strides to make. My heart breaks for my education family. A broken system with no promises to build, but instead plans to break down further. They don't see us. They don't support the work we do. We'll support each other. Again, we don't live in a world for us yet. It's heartbreaking to know that we continue to take so many steps in the wrong direction. While I am still trying to imagine a better future for everyone hurting, I am hopeful that we will one day live in a kind world. If I didn't have hope, I wouldn't be me. Right now, it's cruel and cold. People are cruel and cold. I am hurting. We are hurting. If it takes you longer to feel these feelings and find your groundings, please allow it.
We are currently living in a world where we are somehow still seen as less than.
That's a lot to take in. It's heavy. For me, this week has felt heavy. I feel like this week has made me feel less than and has spilled into how I've presented myself and shown up for myself this week. Moving forward, I'm going to take care of me and look out for myself just like I always have. I think it helps to look out for each other too. Kindness wins every single time. Leading with love wins every single time. I think I was a little lost over the last few days.
Final Thoughts:
If you're still hurting, allow it. But where we go next is how we come out on top. We've experienced being second choice before. We've experienced loss and that less than feeling. We've experienced proving how relentless we are and still being overlooked. We can do it again. It doesn't make it hurt less, but we continue to show up. I'll be damned if I don't wake up tomorrow morning and tackle the day with all that I am. I'll be damned if I don't express my feelings and what I stand for. This past week, I stayed still. This past week, I thought negatively about my world and myself. That is raw honesty. Now, I shine brighter. Now, I remind myself how much love I have to pour into this world and the people around me. God knows we need more of it. Don't allow this world to make you cold. Couldn't be me. Action is everything. Keep that prowess attitude and stay soft.
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