People Have Feelings

Everybody does! As deep and varied as your own!

So, have more compassion okay?

The comments section is one of the most dangerous digital places on this planet and it’s mostly because people forget that other people have feelings (and that those feelings are also valid even if they’re not the same as yours). Please try not to fight with strangers on the internet and if you’re going to, remember that they have feelings that matter.

I am incredibly passionate about mental health, gun control, womens health, human rights (ALL humans), the environment and how much of a jackass I think Donald Trump is.  Because of these strong views, I’m at odds with a lot of people in the world and I have trouble not calling people selfish bigots when they don’t care about what I care about. I am, however, capable of having a grown up discussion about my beliefs without resorting to name calling. I can and I have, but only ever in person. It’s so hard to see the person behind the screen and insults or comment section rants don’t solve much of anything. If I get too deep down the rabbit hole, it feels like this beautiful world we live in is too flawed and I can’t possibly survive it. So, I’m choosing to engage in the fight in person or in long ramble-y posts (like this one!) that (hopefully) inspire more hope than argument (although, I did just call Donald Trump a jackass so I’ll probably get some heat for that but I stand by it).

Some people really do totally suck and they don’t deserve your compassion but ere on the side of caution and spread more understanding if you can.

We live in a weird world but I believe in the good.