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Jun. 28th, 2019 08:44 amI 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!"
