Sometimes, I write about things that have nothing to do with older adults and long term care. Probably won’t get as many views.

But this post on X was pretty popular, and I think for those of us that live in blue states and live in the reality-based world, I think it represents a viable and important survival strategy that also is one you can exercise with strength and integrity.

Metaphorical non-violent resistance - refusing to answer relational aggression with relational aggression - can be a powerful tool to take the wind out of the sails of the oppressive zeitgeist we find ourselves in, and also avoid making yourself a martyr or victim.