I'm finally less angry and sad after the terrible events of yesterday. Still scared and worried (and okay, angry and sad are still there too), but I'm working on turning it around in my head. I've done a decent bit of book shopping (more to come today), and sleep isn't a friend of mine lately, but this has lit a fire in me. It's a fire that was always there but I was too afraid to say anything for fear of offending anyone. Not anymore. 👇🏽
LauraBrook One of my book orders yesterday included several books that I've wanted to read but felt too emotionally raw to handle. They were for "later", when I could better process the emotional hurts that have happened the last few years. But now? Not so much. I'm looking forward to educating myself over and over and over again about all of the things I thought I couldn't handle. Because I, and we, have to handle this terrifying result. ?? 8y
[DELETED] 3216391035 #imwithyou. Going book shopping myself tomorrow. And am just trying to be the most positive, caring, open person I can be to combat all the fear that was peddled in this election cycle. 8y
LauraBrook And as much as it sounds nice to stay curled into my comfort zone forever, I am ready & willing to fight against intolerance and hate, and to help educate others, not only on facts, but on how to have an intelligent discussion with someone of a differing opinion without resorting to threats, dismissal, or violence. Love is love is love & I'm trying my hardest to ❤️everyone now. It will get easier, it always does. But now a 🔥 is lit, & I'm ready. 8y
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LauraBrook @Basia #imwithyou too! 8y
BookishFeminist I'm right there with you. Going off 2 hours of sleep for the second night in a row. Yesterday I mourned but today I am raising hell. Some folks in my life are not going to be very happy with me and I don't care. 🔥🔥🔥 Litsy's all good though. So grateful for this community. Keep taking care of yourself & reaching out for strength as much as you need it. We're #strongertogether and have each others' backs. Hugs and love. 💖😘 8y
OffTheBeatenShelf.com We'll fight this. And when we do, we'll do it with love and hope, not hate and fear. ❤️ 8y
CoffeeAndABook YESSSS!!! ✌🏻Stand strong 🌱 keep that fire burning 🔥 I'm sending courage & strength & faith from Germany ❣I feel far away right now, am half-American & wish I could do more (than vote from afar) but realize we have our own haters & bullies to fight here. Let's do this together, all over the world! 8y
OffTheBeatenShelf.com @BookishFeminist Raise that hell! I'm right there with you. I'm a writer, so I'm working on adding a political tab to my book blog, which may seem odd, but no one is safe from the Trumpanzees and we can't afford not to speak out. Let all the hell be raised! We're going to fight this. 💜💜💜 8y
BookishFeminist I've got a political tab on mine. It isn't odd at all. The personal is political. Raise. That. Hell. The more we brush it aside the more this utter disgrace to humanity is normalized, and I refuse to let that happen. We got each other and we got this. @OffTheBeatenShelf.com 8y
LauraBeth Never be afraid to stand up and voice your beliefs ❤️😀 8y
LauraBrook @BookishFeminist @OffTheBeatenShelf.com @CoffeeAndABook Hell yes, ladies! #strongertogether #imwithyou #holdtheline #effthisess Logic, love, and compassion!!! ❤️ 8y
LauraBrook @LauraBeth ❤️Thank you, Litsy sister. You're one of the people that convinced me that it was okay to do so. 😘 8y
LauraBeth 😘 8y
Susannah I'd love to know the books you bought if you feel comfortable sharing. 8y
LauraBrook @Susannah Absolutely! It's...a lot of books, mostly comfort reading. But I'll pull my #overthis books together and get those in one photo. Today most of my online orders came in, plus some used stuff I bought last week, and the 4 bags I've brought home from Half Price in the last 2 days... yikes. I owe my mail lady some chocolate or Icy Hot or something. 😳😉 8y
Susannah A photo (or two, if necessary) would be great! Thank you. 📚😄 8y
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