I am that old woman who resists

 It was just today that I realized my last post on this blog was in November-it has been four months.

And what has the old woman been up to?

Well, bouts of depression, to be quite honest. I struggle almost daily with deep sadness about what has become of the country I once knew. I don't recognize her any more. There are days when I just want to cover my head, curl up in a ball, and cry. And, to be honest, I have done that.

But there is also a voice in me that cries to fight, to resist, to bring back what was once "normal." There is a growing resistance movement in the US, and it is empowering. Finally, I am beginning to believe that if we unite against the threat, we can save our old girl!

I am using my voice where I can. I have written letters to the editor of our local newspaper:

Taking an oath  and Speaking up for students     

I am an active member of our local group, Rise Up Frederick, which is part of the national organization Red Wine and Blue. We recently co-hosted a rally and march that brought out more than 1,000 people who support democracy and oppose the Trump/Musk regime.

Rise Up Frederick 

And I have been part of the organization of DemsHelp in Frederick, Maryland. Our mission is:

As Americans, DemsHelp stands together for the people, not billionaires. We honor our shared values of family, community and country. Our mission is to help provide care and support for those who need it.

So while this old woman struggles with what is happening in her country, she is doing her best to make her voice heard.
 

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