I know it’s only February, but the past month has felt like a whole damn year. Especially here in Minneapolis, where ICE is currently wreaking havoc on our state by instigating violence, kidnapping immigrants (regardless of their status), and kidnapping/murdering legal observers.

While I’ve been helping where I can, I tend to freeze during traumatic events. The one thing I CAN do when I’m feeling stuck is write. And while it doesn’t seem like a lot, creating art right now matters. It’s how we connect with others, show solidarity, and bring a glimpse of joy to others during a time where a lot of people are overwhelmed, scared, anxious, or burnt out. Art can also be a tool for processing what’s happening and emotions that come up.