I know at times we can feel this way...I empathise. “We can’t let the buggers get us down”...that phrase alway springs to my mind when I get into that frame of mind, it was one of my late husband’s favourite sayings! “This too will pass” is my own favourite, and it’s very pertinent at the moment. I trust that having a weep and a wee rant here will have made you feel like you’ve got something off your chest, like a release valve. We don’t mind you letting off steam here, we may just do the same some time too. We cannot control the actions of others, least of all the antics of our public servants, (except to try to vote them out of office at the next opportunity). This sometimes makes us feel impotent and powerless, however we can hold ourselves to our own standards and maintain a degree of perspective by telling ourselves that we will rise above the insanity and survive it. Keep on, keeping on...in the end we will win!

To my mind at least. You are one of the members on this site who makes a very worthwhile contribution, keep in mind always that you do make a positive difference in the world, even if you can't see it in person. And that the difference we make is the only really important thing in life.

Life is overwhelming now. I live alone I keep my distance in public places when I have to go out. And I see fools out with their small children who are licking damned doors! This makes me sad

I feel tired a lot because the effort to not do the same is Immense. Hugs!

One thing I do is to see how so many are having a really difficult time. It makes me feel grateful for what I have. I have also found it best to pick my battles and not focus on what insane things our corrupter -in-chief is doing. Perhaps reading a calming book especially at night might help. Please don't let the sadness rule!!!