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You know that feeling… when you are scrolling down your newsfeed and you stop cold in your tracks.
You blink. You might even do a double-take.
Your favorite - - artist, musician, writer, actor, influencer, or politician has made a statement about the war in Israel.
What they are saying is just plain wrong.
Incorrect.
Using language that isn't accurate.
Espousing ideas that are hurtful- or worse- dangerous for the Jewish community.
Mobilizing people against your people online- calling for things that if would come to pass, could mean the end of the Jewish state.
Using slogans that put Jews all around the world in danger.
Most of the time, the statements are so vapid and pathetic, that it looks like they got their history lessons from the wrong side of TikTok.
You feel so much anger, hurt, and disappointment.
And now what?
You can unfollow them.
Just because you have a history together and you may have gained a lot from their work- it doesn’t mean that this is a safe person for you to be engaging with in your life right now.
That sickening feeling, when you read those posts, is going to come right back up every time you see more content.
It might even taint the rest of their work for you.
It’s a horrible feeling to feel so unseen, so unheard by someone you looked up to or respected.
You don’t need to be exposed to messages that are going to hurt you every day.
And let me tell you, that kind of betrayal runs deep.
Here is a suggestion for how to help with the pain of this kind of disappointment:
Release Your Emotions-
Sit down and either make a list or confide in someone you trust. List the reasons why this person you looked up to disappointed you, what you expected, and how reality played out. Note what feelings come up for you and hold space for them.
When you've become aware of what you're feeling you need to feel them and then release them. Whether you choose to cry, dance, walk, exercise, or take action in another way, movement can be a great way to discharge pent-up emotions in the body.
This is a great way to release the tension that stores up from feeling betrayed, disappointed, and angry.
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