With this particular upcoming election, it feels like there is a lot at stake. We are in our third wave of the COVID pandemic, worried about healthcare, our finances,  social unrest due to police brutality, and international conflict. We grapple with feeling like we have very little control in this larger than life dilemma. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, over ⅔ of Americans report that the upcoming election is a significant source of stress in their lives and almost 80% of folks are concerned about the future of the country.  It can feel especially overwhelming when our friends and family may be on the opposite side of the issue. We feel helpless, unheard and even betrayed. This is absolutely normal. AND we can make a plan to care for ourselves through this difficult time.