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I talked with my therapist about wanting to get more politically involved via things like protests and marches and letter writing, but that it's hard to know what's effective and what's a waste of time. They pointed out that belief in efficacy of present actions to influence the future requires a certain level of hope for the future. That's another part of my hesitancy to get involved; it's been hard for me to have very positive thoughts about the future for a while now.
It occurs to me, though, that monetary donations to groups that are clearly making a real difference *now* is within my power. Future or no future, changing the present matters. I have a monthly donation to the Human Rights Campaign. When I was in grad school, I was donating to Doctors Without Borders and the ACLU, but I haven't set those up again since finding a job. I'm going to get those set up again, and add a donation to the Chicago Abortion Fund which is particularly important in this social and legal atmosphere. Thanks to![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
mai_neh for bringing my attention to the abortion fund.
Before I do that though, it's time to catch up on my ledger again and figure out a budget based solely on my income until Danae finds a position. So they won't be large donations. My monthly HRC contribution is $12. But I'll be doing *something*.
It also helps to remind myself that being my authentic self is a real political action that can make a difference for other people. I'm wearing the pride necklace I bought from Designs by Quinn on Etsy today. A coworker complimented it and I said "Thanks! It's pride colors so it's extra good for this month!"
It occurs to me, though, that monetary donations to groups that are clearly making a real difference *now* is within my power. Future or no future, changing the present matters. I have a monthly donation to the Human Rights Campaign. When I was in grad school, I was donating to Doctors Without Borders and the ACLU, but I haven't set those up again since finding a job. I'm going to get those set up again, and add a donation to the Chicago Abortion Fund which is particularly important in this social and legal atmosphere. Thanks to
mai_neh for bringing my attention to the abortion fund.Before I do that though, it's time to catch up on my ledger again and figure out a budget based solely on my income until Danae finds a position. So they won't be large donations. My monthly HRC contribution is $12. But I'll be doing *something*.
It also helps to remind myself that being my authentic self is a real political action that can make a difference for other people. I'm wearing the pride necklace I bought from Designs by Quinn on Etsy today. A coworker complimented it and I said "Thanks! It's pride colors so it's extra good for this month!"