Hey babies. Auntie Fah here. Come sit down a minute — I know your hands are shaking. What happened in Minneapolis today is sitting heavy on all of us. ICE fired their weapons during an encounter in South Minneapolis, and the details are still coming in. What is clear is the same thing you felt in your chest the second you heard it: this is terrifying, enraging, and it hits a bruise that’s already too deep.
So let’s name it plainly.
You’re not “overreacting.”
You’re not “too sensitive.”
You’re not “making it political.”
You’re a human being watching state power escalate into violence — again — and your body knows exactly what that means before the headlines even finish loading.
Auntie feels it too. That sour taste. That tight jaw. That mix of grief and fury that makes you want to scream and curl up at the same time. I’m right there with you.
But listen to me now.
We do not let fear make us small.
We do not let rage make us reckless.
We do not let despair make us quiet.
Here’s what we can hold onto while we wait for verified information:
• Your feelings are valid. Outrage is a sign your moral compass is working.
• Community is your anchor. Check on your people. Let them check on you.
• We stay grounded in facts, not rumors. The situation is still unfolding, and clarity matters.
• We do not normalize this. Ever. Not today, not tomorrow.
And while the officials issue their half-sentences and “we’re still gathering information” statements, I want you to breathe with me. Put your feet on the floor. Unclench your shoulders. You’re allowed to step away from the doom-scroll for a moment. You’re allowed to drink water. You’re allowed to feel everything you’re feeling without letting it swallow you.
Because here’s the truth, my loves:
We cope by staying connected.
We cope by staying awake.
We cope by refusing to let cruelty turn us into stone.
I’m right here.
You’re not alone.
And we will face whatever comes next together — with clarity, with courage, and with that stubborn little spark in your chest that refuses to die.
Stay tuned. Stay steady. Stay human.
— Auntie Fah
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