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I felt immediate anxiety. It didn't matter. I felt compelled to go.
I wanted to go to the Chicago march, but I hadn't made plans with anyone. This local march was my opportunity to stand up for my students, for all students. I could march for children and teachers who fear going to school because of all the gun violence we have been experiencing.
I hopped into the shower, prepared a sign, and bundled up.
I wasn't sure I would know anyone. It didn't matter. I felt compelled to go.
As I began to drive to the starting place of the march, I was met with the sight of a long line of people already walking to our village hall. I entered the turn lane to park. I waited through two lights for people to march by. Tears filled my eyes.
I would not be alone, even if I knew no one. These people shared my feelings, and I joined them.
Luckily I did find a friend, a fellow educator, to stand with. The anxiety diminished. I took a deep breath.
The young people who led the rally inspired me with their words. They are poised to make history.
I went to my local one too and I share that inspiration by these young people. Go Gen Z!
ReplyDeleteI didn't go and I wish I did! Thank you for going!
ReplyDeleteWhat a moment! Thank you for marching!
ReplyDeleteI went to the march in Denver today. I wasn't totally sure I was going to go, then decided at the last minute I couldn't NOT go, so I went alone, with no sign, and marched. I long for the day when we won't have to do this, but until then....
ReplyDelete"I would not be alone, even if I knew no one." Beautiful. I'm so glad you went! Chicago's was awesome, too! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for marching. I've been marching for what I believe for decades, but I know lots of people who've never done it before. Tonight I was at a concert, and the couple sitting next to us had never marched before, but they did march today.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I'm watching the news and I'm in awe of the March for our Lives marches across America! So awesome to watch. I pray this fight continues!
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