By SheelaR

I’ve been pretty quiet lately when it comes to politics, and I wanted to share a bit about why. To be honest, the last election was intense—honestly traumatic in its own right. For months, it felt like every time I turned on the news or scrolled through social media, I was bombarded with the chaos, misinformation, and constant tensions that just made it hard to breathe. I needed to step back and focus on my mental health, so I decided to take a break from all of it.

Today, seeing the certification of the election hit hard. It feels like the weight of everything we’ve been through isn’t just behind us, but just keeps piling up. The political landscape has been so divisive, and all the drama seems to linger like a bad cold you just can’t shake off. I know I’m not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the constant back-and-forth and the anger that comes with it. Honestly, I just wanted to find a little peace of mind, so I’ve chosen to avoid the discussions that were stressing me out.

I completely respect everyone’s right to have their political views, and I also know that these conversations are important. But for me, navigating through all that negativity became exhausting. It’s one thing to talk about beliefs and ideals, but when it becomes a shouting match, or when it feels like friendships are being jeopardized over differing opinions, it just doesn’t sit right with me.

I crave connection and understanding, not conflict and division. So, I’ve kept my thoughts to myself for a while, opting instead to find joy in simple things—spending time with family, diving into hobbies, and just enjoying life outside the political circus.

All that said, I recognize that many of you are passionate about these issues and that’s great. I may not engage as much as before, but I support your right to speak your truth. I’m cautiously optimistic about moving forward, hoping we can eventually have more constructive, less divisive conversations. For now, I’m just going to take a breath and keep focusing on finding my balance.

Thanks for reading, everyone. Here’s to better days ahead!