How can you honor the tenderness within you?

You have far more allies than you did, even a few weeks ago. Think of Georgia switching to blue. Think of the senate and how many have said enough is enough. More of the “not my problem” people in every day life are seeing that racism and hate is EVERYONE’S problem, that no one is free until we all are free. That a free country means everyone votes and we respect each other’s vote and our differences. More people are deeply sickened by the injustices, and are stepping up to create change, and they won’t be deterred. There are even former Nazis and former KKK folk working very hard against their former groups (at high risk to their own lives, I might add), educating publicly and helping more people to leave the cult-like racist groups and heal the wounds that took them there in the first place. The ex-haters then actively work to end racism… yes!… Racism is loud now because racists have been manipulated by the greedy few to be angry, because social media has let people indulge in hate and lies and feel justified in their small insular communities, but mostly… the haters are louder and angrier now because they are losing.

Hang in there. You have many, many, many allies. Allies may be quiet but we will stand up for you and stand beside you! Remember that currently, there are “enemies” that are changing sides, not by a trickle, but flooding in. Historically, some of the biggest haters recanted, so hold that in mind. You have a right to be angry, but hang on to the knowledge that we are in the midst of growing pains in this nation. You are not alone. Your desire for equality and justice for all is NOT a minority opinion. When it feels like it’s getting to be too much, find your allies, and I will hold your hand (or anyone else), and we’ll move forward together, in peace.