Today, it feels important to name what many of us are already carrying.

We are living through a moment of extreme authoritarianism, fascism and chaotic control in this country. We see it in raids, rhetoric, policies, and fear.It shows up in who is targeted, who is blamed, and who is told they do not belong.

In times like this, trust becomes scarce— because the ground itself feels unstable. We don’t know who will be hurt next. We see families being separated, people being neglected and abused to the point of death while being detained. We see protestors getting shot to death on constant replay in our social media feeds.

Trust is hard to find when systems are behaving unpredictably, shocking us into a stupor on a day to day basis.Trust is hard to extend when power is being used aggressively, limiting our ability to function.Trust is hard to maintain when safety feels conditional—at work, in public spaces, and in our communities.

That’s why today’s afternoon post will be for everyone.

I’m sharing the Trust Calibration Tool broadly today. Not because it fixes what is happening—but because it offers something small and steady when the world feels anything but.

This tool isn’t about deciding who is “good” or “bad.” It’s about helping you decide—gently, situationally—how much access, information, and trust feels grounded right now.

Discernment is not cynicism. Boundaries are not withdrawal. Careful trust is not a moral failure.

It is a way to stay oriented when everything feels loud and destabilizing. And the happenings right now are LOUD.

I also want to be explicit about where I stand.

I stand with immigrants.I stand with families and communities being targeted.I stand with those being asked to absorb fear quietly so others can remain comfortable.

Today and every day.

With each act of fascism, we must discern without becoming cynical of democracy. We must find who to trust while power is being used aggressively and violently to quiet dissent. Safety feels conditional today – conditional on who is in charge of the moment.

I hope that this tool can provide a simple, steady feedback mechanism for you to decide where to place your trust today, and every day as we weather this storm. As we come together in solidarity today, remember that solidarity includes care. And care includes discernment.

I wear this necklace – it says I am the storm – to remind myself that I am rooted in my strength, even if it seems messy and hard. If you need extra strength, lean on me. If you need extra hope, lean on me. I don’t have the answers, but I know that as a community we can continue fighting for our neighbors and values of the country that we want to live in, and if we keep fighting, together, they will not beat us. We can conquer this moment as a collective.

We got this – as much as it feels in every moment like the “this” is teetering, keeping a clear eye on how we distribute our trust is one rope that steadies us on the edge.

I have always loved people – from all backgrounds and all ethnicities, all over the world. We are stronger with our immigrants. We are stronger in our ideas when they are influenced by diverse voices, whether in the workplace or in our government. Let’s keep fighting in whatever ways we can.

Rest. Breathe. And get ready to fight another day.

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