what is happening to us??? 😭

A lot is happening in the world right now, and honestly, it feels heavy. Almost every day, the news shows another story of someone killing someone else. Another family broken. Another community grieving. It’s exhausting and heartbreaking.

Here in the U.S., this year alone we’ve seen mass shootings, random acts of violence, and so much pain that it’s starting to feel normalized and that scares me. It makes me wonder what’s happening to people’s hearts. When did empathy become so rare? When did anger become the default response?

I’m not writing this to argue politics or point fingers. I’m just sad. Sad that fear has become part of everyday life. Sad that parents worry when their kids leave the house. Sad that we scroll past tragedy because there’s simply too much of it.

As the year comes to a close, I find myself wishing we could slow down and remember each other’s humanity. Be kinder. Be more patient. Check on people. Hold space for compassion again.

I don’t have answers. I just know something feels deeply broken, and I hope next year brings more healing than harm.