I feel deeply upset today. This morning, I cried on the train, all the way to work, because I couldn't hold it in. Looking at all these people on the train, I feel so lost and empty inside because of what I saw on t.v. last night - a U.S. political map brimming to the border with Red... hate, racism, bigotry, sexual assault, enablers... and most of all, I saw complacency.
I am mourning for what could have been a more understanding and constructive future. One that I had hoped would be inclusive and empowering for people of all colors, socioeconomic class, sexuality, to name a few... especially women.
I am profoundly sad because now I feel afraid to live in my own country. I am scared because so many people voted out of self-interest, that they weren't able to understand, fathom, imagine the consequences for other people.
And I am upset that some acquaintances are telling me that it's going to be okay. I am disillusioned, to say the least.
I am mourning for what could have been a more understanding and constructive future. One that I had hoped would be inclusive and empowering for people of all colors, socioeconomic class, sexuality, to name a few... especially women.
I am profoundly sad because now I feel afraid to live in my own country. I am scared because so many people voted out of self-interest, that they weren't able to understand, fathom, imagine the consequences for other people.
And I am upset that some acquaintances are telling me that it's going to be okay. I am disillusioned, to say the least.