How to stay healthy and sane in Trump's America

A wellness guide for the politically overwhelmed and exhausted

Keep your chin up.
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Gather 'round, my friends. We need to have a serious talk.

All the moping, the flailing about on social media, the sharing of conspiracy theories, the signing of online petitions, the announcing of outrage in ALL CAPS, all of that simply isn't working. It's not working for you, and it's not working for me, either.

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Leslie Turnbull

Leslie Turnbull is a Harvard-educated anthropologist with over 20 years' experience as a development officer and consultant. She cares for three children, two dogs, and one husband. When not sticking her nose into other peoples' business, she enjoys surfing, cooking, and writing (often bad) poetry.