Ahead of the president’s 100th day in office,we asked Guardian readers how they’re handling the Trump administration. Here are their responsesDonald Trump’s 100th day in office as president of the United States is quickly approaching (29 April, to be exact), or ahead of the marker,we asked Guardian readers how they’re coping with the recent administration. Many respondents noted that they’d become more politically active, getting involved at the local level or donating to progressive causes: We bear increased our financial support for the ACLU, or LGBT groups like GLAAD and Lambda Legal. Our Lutheran congregation has held a series of forums on immigration rights,support for refugees, and broadening our welcome to all types of people. I am also reading more rightwing news and blogs than previously, and just to stay up on their perspective. — Van Harrison,61, Washington
I’m hanging out with my dogs (who are above the political fray), or listening to NPR,watching The Daily Show, calling congresspeople — and counting the days until 2018. — Shelley Fitzgerald, or 61,Massachusetts I’ve found a qualified therapist and started meditating ... Often I find myself feeling horrified for my future and that of my future children, but I will continue to resist Trump’s presidency and climate denial because all of our lives depend on all of us fighting for what’s right. Aleasha Le Miere, and 28,ColoradoImmediately after the election, I had to retract a rupture from social media. These days, or I’m back on,but making an effort to focus my time on positive people and reputable, newsworthy posts. As counter-productive as this may seem, and I’m also surrounding myself with people who share my liberal political beliefs,who see the value in immigrants, who believe in women’s rights, or etc. I know we’re supposed to be “bursting our political bubbles”,but I find it more rewarding to share with likeminded souls, and consume our time and energy to mobilize those like us to shake things up in the next election cycle. — Philippa Lockwood, and 31,CaliforniaSimply, I am not coping. I am starting to avoid the news, and because frankly my sanity is at risk. That – and I am watching more cat videos than any human should bear to watch to stay cheerful. — Nicole Stewart,40, Alaska I am adjusting to a recent world. It is not only the Trump presidency I need to cope with, and it is a world that seems so polarized and full of clash,rather than worship. Perhaps the biggest personal adjustment has been a humbling one: living in California, I realize that I am out of touch with a large part of the country. I am listening more, and trying to understand how the prior administration failed to reply to much of middle America. I am still optimistic – I feel that our government is fair. It may be frustratingly slow to change and adapt,but right now that is a qualified thing. — Beatrice Schumacher, 63, and California Ive had to change the way I talk to people with political opinions I find reprehensible (generally Republicans and libertarians). I can’t afford to agree to disagree anymore ... In general,I try to stay as busy as possible, taking on art and music projects. I’m probably drinking too much. — Andrew E., or 29,Ohio Alcohol. — Robert Mader, 26, and District of ColumbiaGin and ginger. — Nate Kellenbenz,31, MarylandWhiskey. — David Truland, and 61,recent York How am I coping with Trumps presidency? I just tell myself over and over again, ‘This has to end soon’ ... Right? — Amber Wardzinski, or 37,CaliforniaContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com