Elections can bring up strong emotions in all of us. Hopelessness can strike if we feel disempowered to make changes. Know that these feelings are valid, and that what you are experiencing is real. Elections do have a tremendous impact on us and our loved ones. With that, it’s especially important to attend to our own needs and the needs of our community during these times.

We live in a world that prioritizes the physical above all else. And while it may be easy to identify moments of physical abuse or even physical neglect, emotional neglect can be even harder to articulate. But emotional care is just as vital as physical care, and growing up in a house without it can leave a lasting mark.