Dear Friend, This moment can feel especially heavy. Many in our community are carrying the emotional and nervous system impact of ongoing violence, uncertainty, and fear — whether from devastating events in Minnesota, increased and unnecessarily aggressive immigration enforcement, the resurfacing of painful truths about harm and abuse by leaders in power, or the cumulative strain of living in a world that can feel increasingly unsafe. For many, these moments can stir grief, anger, exhaustion, or old wounds, especially when systems of power feel complicit or slow to respond. During times like these, caring for ourselves is not about disengaging or looking away; caring for ourselves is a necessary act of regulation and protection. This moment is inviting us to slow down, listen to our bodies, and honor what feels supportive in the moment. Whether that’s resting, grounding, connecting, taking action, or creating more space and boundaries, you get to decide how to be with this moment in ways that feel best to you. However you’re showing up for yourself — and possibly for others — right now is valid. We encourage you to move gently, center safety and choice, and remember that tending to your well-being, while remaining aware of the world around you, is a meaningful and powerful response. | 
