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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

You do important work, Ramya. And the sentiments in this post is a part of that work. Thanks for sharing.

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Ramya Vivekanandan's avatar

Thank you very much, Paulette. That means a lot 🙏🏾

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Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

I really feel you. I don't live in the US, I'm not a citizen, but it hit me so hard for some reason.

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Ramya Vivekanandan's avatar

I understand. It’s a profoundly sad and scary moment for all of us.

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Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Ramya, I feel you. Thank you for sharing your story. I walk with the knowledge that we are all immigrants and like you, hold the heavy grief of the repudiation of everything I hold dear. However, it is not me but my father and my grandparents who have this in their bones as direct experience. I, too, struggled to find words in the aftermath of the election but managed to channel it into an expression of sacred rage. ❤️

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Ramya Vivekanandan's avatar

Your piece is beautiful, Wendy (I encourage everyone to read it!). Art and creation are indeed core to resistance. And cheers to sacred rage!

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Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Thank you, Ramya!

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Sarah Martin's avatar

I felt all my words dry up in 2020. I’ve also been in a hole avoiding the news. Maybe we should go to a writing retreat together in 2025? What do you think?

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Ramya Vivekanandan's avatar

I would absolutely love that!

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Leon Brown, Jr.'s avatar

LOVED the post, Ramya! You're special.......

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Ramya Vivekanandan's avatar

Thank you so much, Leon! That means a lot 🙏🏾

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