Too much

Erik Austin
Jul 13
1 min read

I had extreme stomach cramps yesterday—like the kind that stop you in your tracks. And I know exactly what’s causing them: stress.

The truth is, I’m overwhelmed. These projects I’ve said yes to… I’m not sure I actually have it in me to handle all of them. I’m trying to be honest with myself, and the truth is, I don’t know how to manage any of this right now.

On top of that, I just had my county interview for EBT, and I know once these jobs kick in, that support will disappear. Which sucks, honestly—because the income barely covers the same ground, except now it comes with long hours, pressure, and no safety net.

I get that everything changed with Trump’s policies and it’s all slipping away anyway, but it still stings. Survival shouldn’t feel this complicated.