How I Really Feel About Politics

vs. how I felt 10 years ago

For most of my life, politics was the realm of heated debates, disillusionment, and, frankly, something I could comfortably avoid. I had the privilege of ignoring the back and forth between Republicans and Democrats, ignoring the discussions that would come up during the holidays + the uncomfortableness that comes with a heated discussion with someone who may not agree with your view. Why should I invest my energy in something that seemed so distant and disconnected from my immediate concerns?

As I mentioned, this was an immense privilege. I was still a kid, a teen, who was hidden from the effects of governing by my parents who never voiced their thoughts directly to me. As I grew older and started working as a PA in the Emergency Department, things started to change quite a bit for me.