Talking continuously about how triggering it is and pointing it out every time someone mentions it adds a ton more energy to it than if it were just noted and moved past. Notice I did not say ignore. I'm not suggesting anyone ignore what is in front of your face. That makes no sense. However, we have a choice of how much energy to give it. We have a choice of reaction. We can choose to feel victimized or we can realize someone else's perspective does not need to be our own and they have needs too.

All of our needs are equal. Someone playfully engagging with the topic does not mean someone else needs to be offended because a joke was made. Someone noting they are struggling does not require anyone else to struggle alongside them. One person's choice of action is not a judgment of our own. I see a lot of projecting and judgment occurring and it feels off around here. It feels like another virus is affecting us and it is not physical.

It is a worldwide event that is significantly impacting the lives of almost everyone and it is affecting our mental health. That is entirely relavent to this forum. It is relavent to check ins. It is relavent to questions. It is relavent to individual threads. I am sorry it is triggering to some. For others, this is the one outlet they have to share how they are feeling. Are their needs less worthy?

What is triggering to me is to watch people tearing each other down while everyone is doing the best they can to survive right now. I've watched people attacking each other in my own community and there is a presence of negativity surrounding it here now as well. This is less than optimal teamwork. There is a place here for everyone despite our triggers. Sometimes we need to step away because the group goes a direction we cannot follow. Sometimes we need to hold on tighter because we need the support. I encourage everyone to do what they need to, but do it with a spirit and a heart that realizes your own personal needs, desires and styles are no more or less important than anyone else's. That's my trigger in all this. All I expect is to be heard. If the tide continues to flow in the other direction I will accept that as the outcome and move on. If we can get back to business as usual while adapting to the changes before us, I think that's awesome. Either way, you are all important to me. I support you even if you trigger me or disagree.