What To Say When There Are No Words

There are very little words I have right now. We have witnessed domestic terrorism on our nation's capitol, encouraged by a sitting president. I am feeling rage, horror, despair and cynicism.

These are the times when I struggle with what to do and how to offer support. What I can offer at this time is the encouragement I give to anyone that has just experienced trauma (because that is what this is, whether you were directly impacted or witnessed it on television). Take care of yourself, release the emotions you are feeling. Let yourself have that big cry or scream your head off. We are human and when faced with trauma, our bodies and minds will respond. For some that could be shock and that's OK. There is no timeline for processing.

​But care for yourself, get support from friends and family. Remind yourself that hope is a discipline and today, even after what we have just witnessed, we can choose the discipline of hope over the ease of fear or anger.