Reminder that people who have seemed to be the most resilient over the past decade of upheaval are likely people who have developed coping skills through surviving past trauma. They’re also the least likely to be getting the necessary support because they’re givers of support and lots of their circle just assumes “oh they’re strong, they’re fine”

Check on the caretakers. Don’t just do so casually, because they’re used to having to say “I’m fine”. They need to be seen, appreciated, and given care just like the rest of us

@calcifer thank you for saying this. I have been "a helper" my whole life. I've always found the experience of someone being happier with their life due to something I've done to be immensely satisfying. The problem is that satisfaction alone doesn't pay the bills or buy groceries, and asking for help when your needs are unusual (I'm neurodivergent) becomes a social minefield fast. So my altruistic habits have left me stuck not only unable to help people, but barely able to support my own family