Cycles of Disillusionment

Reflections on Elections and Personal Truths: Seeking Hope in a Divided World

I am not afraid to admit that I have become disillusioned with the entire political process within the United States. Looking back, I realize that the 2016 election was a catalyst, forcing me into a political awareness I had spent my childhood trying to avoid. Growing up, I was entrenched in escapism, always seeking distraction, some outlet to separate …