Day 21: What Makes Me Sad (Day 21 of 30 Day Blogging Challenge)

Inequality makes me sad. I try to do what I can to raise awareness and be an ally for the underdog and oppressed, but it’s a tiring fight and new stories come out every day making it feel like an uphill battle that will never be won. I do my best to stay positive and count the victories as they come, but there are times I feel downright sad and frustrated about the entire situation.

 

Feeling left out makes me feel sad. Whether it’s family, friends, or on a societal level, being on the outside looking in is never a good feeling. Not being invited and given a chance to accept or decline can hurt.

I feel sad when someone I love dies, especially my pets. I get very attached. I also mourn deeply when relatives and friends pass away.

 

I feel sad when I’m broke, and even more so when being broke means I can’t pay one of my bills. It makes me feel like I’m failing my kids or failing as an adult. It’s also no fun when I want to do something socially but can’t because of limited funds, or have to tell my kids no because of limited funds.

 

Situations where I feel not able to help make me feel sad, like children overseas drinking poo water or governments raping their women and children. I don’t understand how things can get to that point when we have nations and individuals who are so wealthy, and it breaks my heart.