I decided to take a break from my local organization due to mental health and personal reasons. Some people didn’t understand and got upset, partly because I didn’t explain well enough about why I was . I was one of the main graphic designers, which added to the tension. Living in a village made it hard to do praxis in the city, especially after my branch collapsed from inactivity. I also felt the org’s direction was too patsoc, “larpy” and not “normal” by TrueAnon standards If that makes sense. Even though It did some good stuff.

I admit I suggested some overly ambitious ideas and I’m not planning to be part of anything until I take care of myself. I feel guilty because the advice I often hear is to “join an org and organize,” and I feel like I’ve betrayed that idea. Still, I did meet some great people and I’m gonna stay in touch with some folk.