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All of this reminds us of hard times past, present and possibly future but it should also remind us that times do change and just as we left behind the 70s and early 80s, we will leave behind 2022 and 2023.

We may not feel it or even believe it but governments do change, and lies are revealed as lies and those who have walked us into chaos will be exposed for the greedy, narrow-minded, self-absorbed egotistical grifters that they are.

It’s not easy to stay positive when your world is collapsing but remember that there is help out there and communities are pulling together to help those in need. The very fact that this is happening warms my heart and makes me hopeful. The best of us rise to the occasion. You only need to look around and you’ll find acts of selflessness in all walks of life. You’ll find those with little, sharing what they have and random acts of kindness will make you smile - but you need to look.

Try to look past the overwhelming feeling of anxiety about the future and try to focus on what’s possible with love and kindness.

And when you can’t, when you feel at a loss and that feeling is becoming a part of you then talk to someone - anyone. Lean on friends and family, your church or community or pick up the phone to one of the many charities out there who are just waiting for your call. See https://helplinesni.com/ for services available in your area.