In the course of therapy, situations often have to get to a crises point before denial is lifted, and letting go of denial is the first step in creating the right conditions for growth and healing to happen. They actually teach that in psychology graduate school. The current riots in Washington are reality therapy for the nation. As a nation we have a choice of who we collectively want to be. We make that choice with our votes, in our relationships, in the conversations we have with each other, and in which media we choose to follow. Our every thought and action adds in some small way to the identity of our nation, so lets be mindful of the ideas and organizations we support.