I am US-American, and (putting aside for a minute all the uncomfortable patriotism,) I am straight up not having a good time today with all the fireworks going off in my neighborhood. It’s literally just POP POP POP everywhere all at once. I’m sure lots of us are in the same boat.
I want to make this post to reaffirm that your feelings are valid. It’s your senses, your brain, your way of processing the world, and you have a right to be kind to yourself tonight if you’re struggling with US-American Independence Day fireworks.
Stay safe, and take care of yourselves ♥️.
In my country fireworks are more and more discouraged with every year, either by official government announcements or just third party media. Mostly due to it being terrible for animals’ health. Personally I never really saw the appeal.