Are You Okay?

I am learning to answer this question by saying, "Nope."

"I am not okay."

"And that's okay."

"Everything is not fine. But it will be."

I am also learning to express my feelings and thoughts.

No matter how guilty I feel about having them.

I am able to say, "Okay, I think I'm ready to talk."

And the people I've chosen to have around me are able to listen with love.

This is a time when a lot of us are not okay.

We feel fear and uncertainty.

I feel a lot of it.

A lot.

So, let's do a couple of things.

1. Let's ask our village if they are okay.

2. Let's listen with love and empathy.

3. Let's be there for each other. Really be there for each other.