In the time since Kirk was smoked, I’ve observed a palpable rise in tension within leftist spaces.

I want to speak to this from a place of shared vulnerability. As someone who has struggled with serious depression and anxiety, I know how heavy the current political climate can feel. My own battles, and the reality that my loved ones and I are targeted by societal forces, are always on my mind. I know many of you feel the same weight.

It’s crucial to remember this: the Trump administration’s rhetoric is a performance. They are grandiose but ultimately feckless. Taking their words at face value is a recipe for burnout and despair. My urgent advice is to consciously reject their narrative pace.

We must prioritize our mental stamina. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Make time to breathe, to rest, and to connect. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. The chest-thumping and grandstanding will not cease; in fact, they are tools of psychological warfare. Our greatest act of resistance is to refuse to let them win that battle.

Stay grounded in your communities. Keep a cool head. Hold fast to your loved ones. Their power is fleeting, but our resilience is enduring. No matter what comes, we will persevere, and Communism will live on.

Stay strong and stay safe comrades.