Hunger Fast

I am very confused, disappointed, and heart broken over how the budget process is playing out. This is the work I signed on to do so I guess I should be prepared for this, right?

Growing up, I know there were times when it was rough, I never felt like we were poor and I never remember being hungry.

I think it is why I do what I do, my parents never turned anyone away, there was always room at the table for someone else. And when I became a single mom, I lived with my parents for two years until I was back on my feet and found a job where I earned enough to support myself and Jacob.

Because I have SO much, and without the support of the community, my family (still) I don't know how my life would be different today. But because i have been so well cared for I choose to do work that tries to narrow the gap between the haves and the have nots. I get to do this work because of those who have the means to support the work I get to do. I do not hate the rich, but I do hate that in our country there are so clearly winners and losers.

I am going to join hungerfast.org and fast every Tuesday and Thursday in protest to budget cuts that would disproportionately hurt low-income families, especially children the elderly and poor.
I want to use these fast days as a way to reflect on the work i do and be more thoughtful and committed to social justice and the America I believe in, an America that believes children shouldn't go to bed hungry and an America that honors our commitment to the elderly and disabled.

Maybe someone will join me here and find inspiration in my exercise. don't Mourn- ORGANIZE