How to Respond to Fear and Terror (Part 1)

As Trump creates chaos, uncertainty, and fear across the planet, his actions and those of his cronies are seen as opportune and appropriate by his loyal base, while a growing number of us find them totally unbalanced and destabilizing. Whether we did not vote for this individual, or those who did vote for him were “just trying,” and are beginning to realize that the man is completely unstable, raises many questions. 

So what happens when Trump triggers fear and terror, he affects more than half of Americans who did not vote for him. In doing so, he creates feelings of anger and resentment toward himself and his administration, which are perceived as responsible for the chaos and disruption it is generating. This includes an erosion of trust in institutions, increased suspicion of his supporters, especially the most vocal and aggressive ones.

This is real terrorism that is forcing many of us into withdrawal and isolation. Trump’s fear-mongering and anti-immigration campaign is largely about security measures, such as surveillance, ubiquitous checks, and increased security at public events. 

Tomorrow, we’ll see how the majority of Americans who reject this tsunami of chaos and terror can survive and positively impact their future in the midst of this onslaught. Stay tuned…