How To Turn Overwhelming Emotions Into Action During Tough Times

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We are once again living in difficult times and our political and social landscapes seem completely overwhelming. With the rise of the far-right, violent immigration raids and the cruel rollback on trans rights just to name a few, it can be hard to find hope anywhere.

Feeling helpless in these times is completely understandable and feeling overwhelmed with empathy for those hit hardest by all that’s happening makes a lot of sense, too. However, that empathy can quickly become overwhelming and leave us feeling drained.