taking a break

[lizziebelle]

This week has been stressful, as you might imagine. Living within the circle of Boston, it's been all-marathon-bombing-all-the-time, and all the postings on social media have been causing nothing but anxiety for me, so I'm taking a break from both Twitter and Facebook for a bit. Between the speculations on the bombing and the anger over the Senate fail on gun reform, they're both angry places right now. I'm not even watching the news tonight. If I want to know the weather, I have an app for that.

And I admit that I was participating in the angerfest. The cowardice of the Senate really pissed me off, so I posted a few things of my own. But that's enough. I don't need to add to anyone's anxiety, least of all my own. So tonight I'll be reading, or maybe watching something mindless on Netflix. If I feel the need to vent my spleen, I'll do it on paper, where no one has to see it but me.

Comments

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

I just can't imagine what you're going through... My family was in the middle of the Oklahoma City bombing years ago, and I recall feeling like I was flayed and every nerve exposed, and I wasn't even there. (Today my sister looks out on the rebuilt federal building from her own office. It's a continual reminder. *shudder*) I'm sending good thoughts and positive vibes and love in your direction and Boston's. Take care of yourself, okay? *hugs*

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I know I'm so fortunate not to have been directly involved, and I feel for the people who have been affected. It's wearing to hear about it day in and day out, and those folks have no choice but to think about it. I admire the people who jumped in to help, and the injured folks whose reactions have been to be happy they're alive. It's inspiring, it really is. And I feel silly for reacting this way, but I've had so much stress in my life that I just have to step back and try not to let it affect me as much, and I know I'm lucky to be able to do that. I count my blessings every day.

[roaming.livejournal.com]

I get that, and agree, and am doing much of the same. I also know that "troubles shared are troubles halved." That's why we all natter on about the details. The process does help to work it out of us, make connections to dilute the horror.

And yes, at some point it stops working and we need to just leave.

May some peace heal us all.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Yes, peace. That is what we need, and it's hard to find. We have to make what peace we can, and hope that others find it as well.

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you're safe! ::HUGS::

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I know how fortunate I am, and how easily everything can go the other direction.

[roaming.livejournal.com]

btw, you mention having a facebook. If I knew your name I could friend you. If you like, I'm Roam Gloam on FB. (Because they wouldn't let me call it "inthegloaming." They claim it's taken.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

No offense, but I'm trying to keep my FB under control (ha!) and only friending people I know or have some sort of relationship with right now. Nothing personal! :)

[roaming.livejournal.com]

I resemble that remark! :-) Makes good sense.