August 1, 2008
Blogging the Recession
It wasn’t that long ago, on a bastardly day in February, that I lost my job. The heartsick, stomach upsetting panic I felt nearly broke my spirit. Fear of losing our house and our livelihood clouded my thoughts on a daily basis.
Thankfully, over the past several months, things began looking up. We’re still behind on some bills (mostly my student loan, but I’m getting there), but the fear that my husband could lose his job haunts me now that I know how easily tragedy can strike.
Other amazing bloggers have received some bad news. Several job losses, miscarriage, no health insurance, deaths of loved ones, cancer diagnoses. The tragic events keep popping up all over the blogosphere and that feeling of heartsick, stomach upsetting panic — and sadness — are returning to my life.
I can’t tell you how much I want to reach out and hug these amazing people. I want to hug them so tightly and squeeze the bad news from their lives. If only it were that simple.
I wish that I had the bank account of Bill Gates, because if I did, I’d start my own version of The Big Give and save the world by providing all the things so many people need but go without.
And so, the beautiful woman known as Motherhood Uncensored has started a little blog action plan. Blog the Recession. I encourage you to join us. Each time you visit a blogger, click an ad or two. You don’t have to send money, just take the time to show how much you care. That click, as small as it may seem, can generate a little ad revenue for those who so desperately need it. (Part of me wishes these advertisers would push a little monetary support in the direction of those who need it! Maybe they will after the see the tour de force we’ve got going on right here.)
Won’t you join us? Visit Motherhood Uncensored to grab a button!
Posted by Dana @ 11:23 am • Blog Love
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August 1st, 2008 at 12:16 pm, jennster Says:
i love this idea!! yay!!! will do it!
jennsters last blog post..the opposite of an alcoholic
August 2nd, 2008 at 3:03 pm, Christina Says:
It is a fabulous idea. I also wish all of those people pushing products our way would throw a little cash instead. I’ve got plenty of Swiffer cloths – I could use some $$ instead.
Christinas last blog post..Haiku Friday: Can You Help A Fellow Blogger, Sister?
August 3rd, 2008 at 11:12 pm, tata Says:
I found you through Kristin’s site and before posting about it, I thought I’d go through and comment on all the blogs she listed, as well as those who left comments! So I’m in!!!
tatas last blog post..Birthday Party
August 4th, 2008 at 12:21 pm, Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah Says:
Clicking through!
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarahs last blog post..The Most Exclusive Ticket in Town
August 5th, 2008 at 2:41 pm, TheAngelForever Says:
I just joined the Blog the Recession. Such a great idea and fun as well. Another fun perk is finding great new blogs to frequent
TheAngelForevers last blog post..Clickity, clickity, click – Blog the Recession
August 8th, 2008 at 8:04 pm, Daisy Says:
I love this idea! Bloggers helping bloggers by blogging – gotta love it.
Daisys last blog post..Check the Poo
August 13th, 2008 at 11:57 am, Karen of Sillymonkeez Says:
Just popping in through the Blog the Recession links!
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