I have no words.
I feel broken in a way that I’ve never experienced before.
I am experiencing a heart-wrenching sadness. Fear. Anger.
I am afraid for every non-white, non-male, non-straight human being that I know.
I cannot wrap my head around this. How I can live in a country that supports him as a leader.
I’d love to have something hopeful, something optimistic, something upbeat and “Let’s charge on!” to say. But I don’t have it in me today.
For today, I am going to cry and cry and cry in sorrow for this country. And, tomorrow, I’ll be able to wash my tear-stained face and begin the work to fix it. But, right now, in this moment, I just feel so much grief.
You are the controller of your destiny my dear, put yourself back in the driver’s seat. You are not defeated by external challenges, go inward and listen to your guide be it yourself, who/whatever you worship, or nothing simply the flow of life. YOU are in control , always <3
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Exactly what I needed to hear today <3
Honestly… There is nothing you can do at this point. You just have to swallow and keep your head up and keep pushing forward. Before you know it, 4 years will be over and we will be in the position to elect another president. Lets just see if this man can live up to what he says he can do! It will be VERY interesting.
What I see is that a lot more people will be paying attention to politics… Even the people who know NOTHING about it… And I find that to be a very good thing!
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So true. You’re absolutely right about the bringing awareness bit. Especially our generation!
I’m scared that my dreams of owning a home are gone. He’s going to kill our economy. And we can forget Roe v Wade and LGBT rights. Everyone saying to just keep going forward doesn’t seem to understand how much can be ruined in four years. Sigh.
Many, many people feel the same way. It’s a shock to the system, no? And that’s of course the first stage of grief . . .
I awakened feeling the same way. And then the solution washed all over me: To focus on the solution (marshal our forces to keep fighting for truth, justice and the American way). To feel the shock and horror, and then find the courage to speak and act on what will move this country forward–not backward.
We are large in number. We will not let bigotry and hatred take over this country.
I know how you’re feeling, and know a lot of others who feel this way. But at this point, it’s done, and I’m determined to continue to live life the best way I know how despite who my head of state is going to be. It’s shocking, confusing, frustrating. But I’m doing my best not to dwell on it, because in the end, what will that accomplish? (This is all being said to myself, not you 😉 ) I don’t even have the words to wrap this comment up…
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I am all about spreading kindness today. It is ok to be disappointed, hurt, angry, fearful. I am also not mad at my friends who are happy and celebrating. I am choosing to be hopeful that he will honor his acceptance speech of joining together, however I know I am not in control. I will do what I can do to be the best, loving and caring version of myself. I will spread that love and kindness with others today and everyday. 🙂 Chin, up pretty girl.
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I’m standing with you today, girl. Sitting at work with tears in my eyes. I have no words either and words are my release.
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Divya, don’t buy into the all lies the media has been dishing out to try and scare people … check out Dinesh D’Souza’a movie which exposed just how scary Hillary Clinton truly is: hillarysamericathemovie.com. Dinesh is a legal American immigrant from India – a very intelligent and enlightened man who did his research before he chose sides. What he learned about Clinton was so shocking, he had to expose it.
I understand and know how you are feeling. I was in shock this morning. My plan is to move on, hope for the best, and be positive. Hugs!
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Im having a hard time with words today too. I cried a lot and I feel really sad. Hopefully we can all move forward somehow.
I make it a policy to not discuss politics in public. I can say that this election is a good reminder of the fact that our voting system isn’t truly the voice of the people.
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That is exactly how I feel too! My facebook status was “If you anyone other than a white male in a high tax bracket wave byebye to your rights”. I agree with GiGi in so much as maybe we will stop relying so much on our govt to fix things and step up to learning more about politics and being better humans and forcing Washington to be better humans. I am sure as a teacher you are apprehnsive since he suposedly plans to cut 400,000
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I feel like someone punched me. In Trumps world, evil and dishonesty paid off. What kind of an example is he to his 10yr old son? Hope this sadness will go away soon for all of us.
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This is a democracy and every 4-8 years this occurs. SOme people decide to vent other choose to move forward the answer is up to you.
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one thing i learned yesterday was…anything is possible.
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I try to keep my voice neutral because of my former news background, but I was surprised with the results to say the least. I just have to hope that kindness, love and equality can prevail under our laws and constitution. 🙁
Grief–that is how I felt. Devastated might be another word. However, we will have to see what really goes on as time goes by and as you said–if necessary–work towards that which we think or know is right. I do believe that everyone has a right to their own opinion and my right to agree to disagree if necessary. I will not unfriend people, as many have, over this!
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I think many of us feel the same way and the grief is so much for sure all around in my friend’s & family circle. But you have to accept the fact finally & just move on and hope for the best things to happen!
I can’t even read this post. I have been crying since election day. I cannot believe that we have to live with this person for president.
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I think it is okay to be sad and go through grief over something like this but I think it is important to remember we have a systems of checks and balances and while yes the republicans will have control of both the house and senate that not all republicans support Trump either. They will be able to usher in and stops some policies. Also remember Trump is a reality TV star so while he said a lot of things, nasty things…. that most were for show and to make people think and vote. (I no way condone what he said). I just take it with a grain of salt.
So grieve be sad so what you need to do but remember change in the US starts with each and every citizen.
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