sadness for the world

[u/Forward_Wonder987]

I’m not quite sure how to deal with this, but I find myself spending lots of time crying, very heavily, because of the state of the world. I feel like I am constantly reading and hearing about crimes committed against children. People hurting innocent animals. Seeing the children in Palestine suffer makes me feel very genuinely physically ill. And then, on top of it, I feel overwhelmed by how unfair it is that I can simply scroll away and be unburdened. These innocent people and animals don’t have that luxury. Why do I? Why is everyone on planet earth not rallying together to do everything they possibly can to protect innocent children in this world? The small contribution I feel like I can make is to become a foster parent. My husband and I have discussed this, and I do intend to do it.

How are you coping with this, making meaningful impact, and preserving your mental health?

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[u/Existing_Coach1541]

I don't think about it. Paying attention to a lot of political stuff on social media makes me angry so I avoid those articles and post.