Things to Think About

So, I kind of feel like another blog of this type on tumblr is kinda pointless.
Reason 1 would be that there are approximately 10000000 more just like it but much better. 

Reason 2: I created this so I could rant about political junk an’ all away from my “main” account, but really. There is just too much to rant about. Too many manipulative politicians, religious nutjobs, people who blindly conform to patriarchal views of  sex and gender, a whole lot of whom will never ever change their minds no matter how much it is brought to their attention. I don’t expect to change people’s minds on the internet. I don’t even expect to be able to influence them half the time IRL. But talking about it, putting it out there somewhere did help get some of my frustration out. On the other hand, I want to stop being frustrated all the time. This doesn’t mean I’m going to just start ignoring stuff, but I want to try to stop letting it get to me so much. I will still fight for equality. I will still get angry when people say racist/cissexist/privileged/ things. But the best I can really do with people like that is speak up, and let it go. I can’t get so angry over it anymore. It’s far too much energy and anxiety. It disrupts the rest of my life. People can be complete assholes, and while I can try to encourage them not to be, my dwelling on individuals won’t actually change anything. Having OCD and anxiety disorders limits the extent to which I can get involved and care about things without being entirely miserable and emotionally drained. I feel bad that I cannot commit myself 100 or even 99% anymore, but I physically cannot handle it.  Still a feminist, still working for equality, still an individual with strong opinions. But trying to find a balance.

I probably won’t close this blog entirely, but it’ll sure slow down while I take some time to breathe.