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... who we are or how we process, and in my community (the Minneapolis/St. Paul area) now is one of those times. I've given a lot of thought as to what the coming weeks will look like- ways that more passive/quiet folks like myself can show up. Going from the easiest to the hardest: 🧵2/15

1. Call your friends and neighbors, both people in the crosshairs of this mess, and those who aren't (yet). Ask how they are (many are probably not OK). Lend an ear, a shoulder to cry on, some kindness. I am not one who is targeted, but a call from a friend (from another state)... 🧵3/15

... to check in on me snapped me out of a feeling of helplessness, and drove me to start meeting this moment. I've called friends of mine who are targets, and they all were appreciative of a place to vent, cry, and even laugh. Ask if there is anything you can do. 🧵4/15