The article reflects on feelings of loneliness and fear triggered by political turmoil and the federal administration's actions against communities and organizations. The author shares personal experiences of feeling bullied and invisible, which parallels current feelings of isolation among peers. Many are taking an introspective approach, considering whether to remain passive or to act. The author emphasizes that strategy of inaction is unlikely to yield positive results, suggesting a need for communities to resist the urge to freeze and instead confront these challenges together.
The environment is working to keep us isolated, afraid, and silenced.
Freezing in place is rarely a winning strategy, even if it is dressed up as such.
I wanted to be invisible then. My extreme shyness led me to refuse the honor of addressing the graduating class.
I feel lonely... professionally, I'm sensing the fear gripping all of us as the federal administration threatens our community.
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