Oakland crafters find catharsis and community after Trump's election
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Nguyen quickly realized why she was seeing a bump in business. "They were buying beautiful stuff - bright colors," to console themselves.
There was a shared understanding between patron and owner... that people were overwhelmed and processing anxiety and anger over the results of the national election, with a needle and thread.
For some people, busying themselves with a project is a means of catharsis or distraction. Sewing requires complete focus, Nguyen pointed out.
I'm extremely passionate about people making," said Kristine Vejar... "It's for your own mental health, to create.
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