I don’t even know where to begin. Every one of us is experiencing some level of frustration for one reason or multiple at this time. I hesitate to think my frustrations in any way compare to those or yours or others. And yet, I do not want to discredit anyone’s frustration, not even my own.
I am frustrated with the current political situation(s).
I am frustrated with the election process being threatened with disruption.
I am frustrated with deceit from politicians, to the media, to persons in the community.
I am frustrated with clear and blatant racism.
I am frustrated with implicit bias.
I am frustrated with white people still not getting White Privilege.
I am frustrated with hate.
I am frustrated with the lack of unity when it comes to caring for others.
I am frustrated with the uncertainty of online schooling.
I am frustrated with the drugs, garbage, tents, unclean and unhealthy living that has taken over our local park(s).
I am frustrated with feeling unsafe walking through our park.
I am frustrated with my children being unable to safely walk or ride their bikes through our neighborhood and park.
I am frustrated with Covid-19 weight gain (there I said it).
I am frustrated with bickering on social media between friends and family.
I am frustrated that we truly All Cannot Get Along. It just isn’t possible.
I am frustrated with unemployment for those who just want to make a living.
I am frustrated with sex trafficking and prostitution.
I am frustrated with hypodermic needles on the ground.
I am frustrated with used condoms on the ground.
I am frustrated with human feces on the ground in our park.
I am frustrated with garbage in our park.
I am frustrated with items being stolen off my porch, from my yard.
I am frustrated with thieves trespassing on our property and on our neighbors property.
I am frustrated with thieves stealing from our neighbors.
I am frustrated with sleepless nights.
I am frustrated with domestic violence and child abuse.
I am frustrated with undocumented people fearing for their safety, their lives, their children.
I am frustrated about damage to our city.
I am frustrated about children of color being threatened by racist white people who live on their street.
I am frustrated with Police killings and Police being killed.
I am frustrated with the brutal murder of people of color.
I am frustrated…………
I am frustrated………
I am frustrated…..
I am frustrated..
I am frustrated.
I. Am. Frustrated.