Hey Pickles, 

We hope you're taking care of yourselves & your tribe. This week, we're throwing away our usual format so that we can just have a conversation about the election, how we're feeling, what we're fearing, and how we can go forward.

We also want to offer information on where you can go if you need support, if you're having a hard time coping, or if you're a member of any of the communities that have been under fire by the Trump camp.

Of course, always call 911 if you or someone you know is in an emergency situation.
Call 988 for help if you're feeling suicidal.

• Crisis Text Line: Text "TALK" to 741741. 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255. For the hearing impaired, call 1-800-799-4889. 
• Veterans Crisis Line: Call 800-273-8255 or text 838255. 
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233. 
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call 1-800-422-4453. 
• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-4673. 

For some good news. Here are some people who won in the election that are supporters of human rights:
https://www.hrc.org/equality-vote-watch?utm_source=digital&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=digital-equalityvotewatch

Here's some information on how you can help protect & support the arts, and public broadcasting:

https://www.cultivategrandrapids.org/post/10-ways-to-support-the-arts-in-your-community#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20best%20ways%20to%20support%20artists%20in%20your,to%20help%20cover%20operational%20costs.%0A

https://protectmypublicmedia.org/about/

If you're looking for ways to help the trans community:
https://www.them.us/story/orgs-fighting-back-anti-trans-legislation

We want to thank all of you that reached out to us to ask if we were ok, and our Listener Shout Out goes out to each and every one of you. Thank you so much for helping us create a community of like minded, compassionate, caring, and kind individuals. 
We couldn't do this without you, and we wouldn't want to.

Please take impeccable care of yourself.

Love, Sam & Christine

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