I can run a community meeting now without my voice shaking. But the moment a parent stands up red-faced and starts yelling, or two board members start playing their little games, something in my chest tightens. I've gotten good at this, and I still drive home replaying every angry word.
More people experience this than they realize.
You can handle the community, but the anger and politics still get under your skin.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.