Last night I talked to my best friend who was in a manic state - total meltdown. I'm glad they called me. I was able to talk them away from the metaphorical cliff. If you feel like you are at that cliff know that people out there care about you. Please grab the handrail again.

My friend recently came out to me as having queer or bi feelings and I think I was the first person in their real life that they had done this for; I felt so honored and touched that they trusted and felt safe with me like that. And I've heard the way they speak on trans issues lately. I think they aren't ready to come out to people as trans or somewhere on that spectrum yet. But I am concerned for them deeply and I'm pretty sure they would be coming out soon if not for this (or maybe not, I can not know I just know they are exploring themselves which I encourage and support).

I know things are so scary right now. I wish I could tell them or any of you beautiful comrades right now that things aren't so bad or it's all going to be all right. I don't think anybody knows that. But I do believe that a better world is possible. A world that fully includes you. Please stick around with us and do whatever you need to do to be safe. If it happens in our lifetimes I want you to see it.

Love.