Hi friends. As we navigate through these uncertain times, we want to just remind you all to be kind to yourself and others. 

Song of the day: We’ll be listening to Bruce Springsteen’s new song “Streets of Minneapolis” for the foreseeable future. Power to the people. 

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How to Care for Yourself and Others When the World Feels Heavy

 question 
With ICE terrorizing our communities in recent weeks, I’ve struggled being able to concentrate at work and even feel guilty enjoying my life when our communities are being targeted. I know in order to take care of others, I have to first take care of myself, so any advice on how to do both? —E.

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We’ll say it once and we’ll keep saying it: abolish ICE. Watching this administration separate families, brutalize communities, and violate the rights of U.S. citizens is beyond devastating. You’re not alone in your feelings of distraction and finding it hard to move through life like everything is normal when so much sadness is happening in real time.

So, as we continue to show up, speak out, and support our communities, let’s talk about how we can take care of ourselves and each other, so we can keep fighting the good fight.

Caring for yourself:

🧘 Regulate before you react. Remember that you’re allowed to take a break. Log off, sleep, eat, take your meds, go outside. Get your nervous system out of fight-or-flight so you’re able to show up as your best self. 

👍 Do your best. Productivity is going to look different right now, and that’s okay. Struggling to focus isn’t laziness; it’s a normal response to the constant chaos and sadness going on right now. Pro tip: Take a sick day to recharge and rest!

✨ Find joy without guilt. Laughing, resting, celebrating, and finding happiness don’t mean you don’t care; they mean you’re human. Joy isn’t a distraction from the fight, it’s what keeps you strong enough to stay in it. 

Caring for your community:

💵 Turn rage into receipts. Donate when and what you can, and support immigration legal defense + bond funds. Here’s a good place to start if you need some guidance.

ℹ️ Share credible info. Instead of panic posting, share Know Your Rights resources, verified alerts, and information only from trusted organizations.

🗳️ Show up and vote out. Call your reps (5calls.org makes it so easy!), register and vote in upcoming primaries, and check in on your neighbors to ask what they need.

Remember in order to help others, you have to put your oxygen mask on first. Log off when we need to, stay grounded, share resources, check on your people, and build community where you can. 🫶

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Some of our favorite celebs showed up at the Grammy’s last weekend and said “F*ck ICE,” and we couldn’t agree more.

Thanks so much for hanging out today! Take care of yourself and others, and we’ll see you soon.

—Rod and Gabi