One Bad Election Minisode: It’s Okay to Feel Your Feelings

Episode notes

It’s November 6th. You are doing a great job.

Here are some helpful links for doing your part in a dark time:

The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) to help fight the good fight in courts and statehouses, defending your rights

She Should Run, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of women considering a run for office.

Emily’s List, an organization recruiting, training, and supporting Democratic pro-choice women running for office

Reproductive Freedom for All, fighting for reproductive rights across the nation

The Trevor Project, suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People

The Human Rights Campaign, empowering intersectional communities to ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted

Craftivist Collective, combining arts and crafts with community activism

Show Music

Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)

Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans

Mental Health Resources:

Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.com

Dr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.com

BLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.org

The Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)

Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.

Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.

USA text 741741

Canada text 686868

UK text 85258

Website: https://www.crisistextline.org

National Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

https://www.rainn.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

https://www.thehotline.org/help/

Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.

They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.

Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling