I would love to be able to march for myself, my daughter and granddaughter.  I came from a background of activism as a teen and young adult.  I still have my representatives and the White House on speed-dial.  It’s important to be part of the governance of this country.  Democracy is not a spectator sport!

I am 62 years old.  I work in criminal justice.  I have Fibromyalgia and have severe back problems.  I have a spinal cord implant to reduce pain so I can walk and had a surgical procedure yesterday to reduce pain when I sit.  Marching isn’t possible for me this year.  I am lucky to be able to be able to work.  I am lucky have great doctors and great insurance.  I know everyone does not have these luxuries.   Everyone should.  When I retire, I want Medicare.

Woman with brown hair and reflective glasses in the sun