~nyssasemephit

I’m exhausted by the way basic human rights and equality under the law are treated—used as little more than political footballs. They’re kicked back and forth, with no regard for the real human cost. The right spreads hate openly, while the left offers nothing but a feckless, milquetoast response. Throwing money at nothing and calling it a victory doesn’t actually help anyone.

What do I believe in? True equality—not performative, but real. A genuine rejection of hate. I believe in unified single-payer healthcare. Infrastructure and logistics that will outlast our lifetimes. Putting the rights of people above those of corporations. These are the principles I feel strongly about. And yet, I doubt our compromised, corporate-owned two-party system will ever accomplish any of them.

So, I’ve decided to weaponize the very system that has failed us. Washington may be blue, but I don’t trust it to align with my values or act in our best interests. I trust it only to thwart Republican efforts, not out of care for the people, but because it serves their own political game—a game that should have been over long ago. They’re not fighting for us; they’re fighting for symbolic victories in a competition that disregards the real lives at stake. That’s the only reliability I can count on, and it gives me the breathing room to focus on what truly matters.

This isn’t about mouthing platitudes or claiming hollow victories. It’s about doing something. I’m much more perturbed by this situation than I let on, but I’m channeling that frustration into action, not doom posting. It’s a “Quick! While they’re all distracted, let’s actually save a life or two!” moment.

If we can’t change the whole system or impact everyone in need, then let’s focus on helping just one person. That’s enough. If each of us commits to personally supporting someone within our community—just one person—it’s an accomplishment that truly matters. The ripple effect of that action can bring hope and relief where despair threatens to take over. We don’t need to fix everything at once; we need to start with what’s achievable.

That said, it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s okay to be depressed and to need time to get back on your feet mentally. This is a heavy burden, and it takes its toll. But that attitude—while understandable—cannot last forever. We have to move forward when we’re ready, and we must support one another in doing so.

If you’re feeling trapped in despair, know this: you are not alone. You can’t trust the system to help, but you can trust the people around you. Look to the friends in your life. Look to the people in this chat. Talk through what’s troubling you. Reach out when you feel overwhelmed. We are all here to help each other carry the weight when it feels unbearable.

Personal, direct action is what’s needed now—not depression, not inaction, and certainly not surrendering to hopelessness. Each of us has the power to make a difference, even in small ways. If I can help the people I care about, and maybe a few more along the way, that’s something real. And something is always better than nothing.

So, when you see me calm, don’t mistake it for complacency. I’m not content to let things continue as they are. I’m directing my energy toward what I can accomplish, and I won’t stop. Let’s all rise to this challenge. Help where you can. Lift someone up. Take one step, one person, one act of kindness at a time. Together, we can create something meaningful—even amidst the chaos.