HI Karen- I hear ya. I have been jarred by the harsh political back and forth. for me connecting with community has been wonderful and i am active in my ACEs Connection community where i can focus on positive things... that might sound cheesy but it empowers me to feel like I am contributing. Karen, there is a community in DC region - if you aren't connected with them you may want to be! You can send an "ask the community" post about a possible meet up OR you could look at members and send a mesasge to any in your vicinity or are of interest.
And keep coming back here. Hopefully here is a place to focus on solutions and shine some lights on all the beauty that we have!