04/03/2026
The news cycle has felt dystopic again and the world feels like a dumpster fire. It’s near impossible to carry on like business as usual because people are hurting everywhere ❤️🩹A constant stream of news, images and stories can make it feel like we are witnessing more suffering than any one person is meant to hold😭
For people who feel things deeply, this can lead to a strange tension. On one hand, we want to stay informed and aware of injustice. On the other, the emotional weight of it all can feel way too overwhelming and even crippling.
Over time I’ve realised that caring about the world and protecting our nervous systems do not have to be opposing ideas.
Listening carefully to people whose lives are directly affected.Learning about the history behind what we’re seeing.Supporting mutual aid and grassroots efforts.
Speaking up when cruelty shows up in everyday spaces.Having difficult conversations with people we care about.
Sometimes it also means stepping outside, taking a breath and remembering that the nervous system needs moments of safety in order to stay open.
Without those moments, it becomes very easy to shut down completely.
Apathy can feel like protection when things are overwhelming. But the world will never change when people stop caring.
The challenge is finding ways to stay compassionate through this even if it feels imperfect and messy.
Stay curious.
Stay connected to community.
And remember that even small acts of care can ripple further than we realise🫶🌏❤️🩹