I am a fellow pessimist. The key right now is community. Get to know your neighbors. Get involved with local mutual aid groups. Volunteer at the local community garden. Right now community is everything, and that is what will carry us through

Yes, vote when you can, especially locally, but know that it is up those we vote in to start to fix things. Hold their feet to the fire. Call them as often as you are able. Ask for specifics on how they are standing up to Trump. Have your neighbors do the same.

It fucking sucks right now, but don’t just give up.

All that of course comes with the caveat of take care of yourself first. Can’t fight if you are unable to get out of bed