@BookishFeminist and I noticed that yesterday after the #womensmarchonwashington (#womensmarch) we #introverts felt exhausted physically, but emotionally pretty great - nowhere near as drained as at other public gatherings. Our theory is that since marchers are supportive and didn't impose any gender or societal norms, we felt empowered and safe to just be ourselves. We even chased off a reactionary w/a bullhorn! Anyone have thoughts on this?
wendim I think that's a very perceptive observation. The whole day was like therapy for me after the despair of the past two months. I ended the day feeling renewed hope 8y
Alfoster Sounds like you rock!!!👏👏👏👏😍 8y
becausetrains @Alfoster thanks, but y'all ladies did the work - I just joined the crowd 😎 @wendim it really was - truth after lies and solidarity after divisiveness is like sun after the monsoon season. 8y
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Suet624 As an introvert, if I'm around family I'm fine. Those 20,000 folks surrounding me were my people. 8y
Kitta I was exhausted after yesterday and had to have a 4 hour nap. I felt uplifted and hopeful for the future though! 8y
Clare-Dragonfly I was overwhelmed and exhausted (but glad I went anyway)--I'm glad you had a better emotional reaction! 8y
EloisaJames I am exhausted but really loved being in DC, surrounded by strangers and family, all determined to make the world a better place! 8y
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