Jul 1, 2025
Another tip for activists and allies - be mindful of displaced aggression. When you're feeling really stressed or angry because of stuff going on in politics, but you can't directly or immediately do anything about the people responsible, it's easy to find yourself taking out your frustrations on easier targets, like vulnerable people in your vicinity. If you catch yourself wanting to be antagonistic toward people who are suffering as much or more than you, or find yourself trying convince yourself that they aren't suffering all that much so you can feel justified in antagonizing them, look into some anger management skills and stress management skills.
