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Fear has a face, and for many Americans, it's wearing a political mask. As my listeners share their raw, unfiltered experiences following Trump's return to office, a tapestry of anxiety emerges that extends far beyond policy disagreements into the fabric of everyday life.

Through powerful testimonials collected from my podcast listeners, I uncover the real-world impacts of our divided political landscape.

One listener worries about skyrocketing utility bills due to natural gas export policies, while another lives in daily fear of losing benefits as she watches "peaceful people rounded up and deported without due process." These aren't abstract concerns – they're the lived realities reshaping how Americans view their future and security.

Perhaps most heartbreaking are the fractured relationships left in the wake of political division. One listener can no longer discuss politics with her adult children, creating a painful family rift. Another has lost contact with her sister-in-law entirely. Across the country, holiday tables will sit half-empty as politics determines who remains in our inner circles. Never in the history of our country has there been such a divisive person like Trump!!

The psychological toll is equally concerning. One of my listeners admits "the daily chaos is bad for my mental health," while yet another experiences what she describes as "daily emotional trauma." These emotional wounds reflect a deeper national anxiety about the direction of democracy itself, with concerns ranging from local issues to global stability – as our international listeners remind us that American politics creates ripple effects worldwide.

Even those standing up against political extremism face difficult choices, as demonstrated by a Democratic Facebook group administrator who, despite supporting my podcast's message, feared association with me might jeopardize his entire group. When fear silences even allies, what hope remains for honest dialogue?

What's happening in YOUR life as political tensions rise?

Call 833-399-9653 my voice mailbox, or email aworldgonemadpodcast@gmail.com to share your story.

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