Wednesday randoms

[gummybear]

💔
Harris gave of 3 months of hope, optimism, unity and competence. Flawless woman. I am in awe of her. We failed her. Thank you, Madam Vice-President.

I haven’t shed a tear. I feel empty. Gutted. I don’t know why. Deep down I think I knew. I am continually gravely disappointed in our lack of empathy and concern for our fellow human. We are a deeply flawed species. I really do think this was the last straw for me. Like a little kid losing that last bit of magic when they figure out Santa isn’t real.

[dior]

Thank you to Harris and the voters here for their hard work and efforts and we could not be more grateful!

[CurlyQ284]

I'm just numb today. I have a group chat with 3 close friends. It's possible two of them voted for Trump, they were undecided and don't seem sad today so I had to mute it. I can't talk about regular stuff right now.

We may have had our last election.

[starburst604]

I’ve always held the belief that good will always triumph over evil and now I’m not so sure. I’m just numb today.

[dancingirl21]

I’m so sad. And don’t know how our country ever comes together again. This will just divide us further and those that lead with hate will get even worse. I’m terrified for my future and that of my children.

I told my 11 year old the news this morning and he just dropped his head and said, “why can’t we have a female President? I really wanted it to happen.” It was heartbreaking.

[noodleoo]

I can't stop thinking about all the things he said he would do. I'm so scared. I never thought people could be so stupid as to vote for him again. ANd he won in a landslide? What is wrong with this country?

I'm so sad. I can't stop crying. This is worse than 2016. We know what he will do this time and he will gut the government of all the safety nets. We're FUCKED.

[followyourarrow]

Please note that I'm liking in agreement. You all are expressing things better than I can right now. I'm at a loss for words and my brain is just kind of numb.

[gummybear]

Nov 6, 2024 9:00:38 GMT -5 starburst604 said:

I’ve always held the belief that good will always triumph over evil and now I’m not so sure. I’m just numb today.

This is exactly it. Three things that have happened in my adult life have led me to believe good does not triumph and my fellow human will more than likely let me down:
1) Sandy Hook
2) The way our daughter’s bullying was handled
3) This election

What is going to happen remains unseen, at least for now. Legislatively, we don’t know. But no one is saving us. No one will step up. We can’t rely on anyone but ourselves so we need to hunker down.

In a way, I’m glad it was at least fast and decisive. Ripped off the band aid. And we won’t storm the Capitol and attempt to overthrow democracy. At least we’re avoid the inevitable violence and chaos that would have ensued had he lost.

[ssmjlm]

I fear for every female in the US right now. Men are empowered to use guns and violence and assault and everyone says it’s ok.

[ssmjlm]

I am wearing a blue dress with pink and green leaves to the office.

[pandorica]

I didn't want to have hope she would win, but based on my reaction this morning I definitely was convinced she would win. I'm in shock, and bouncing between numb and angry and devastated. Sending my three little girls off into a world that hates them this morning was difficult 💔

[fangoriagurkel]

I am lucky enough to be able to wallow in my pajamas all day. Lots of Halloween candy and Xanax in my future. I’ve already bummed two cigs from the neighbor (one last night when they called my swing state) and one with breakfast this morning.

I have no idea how to feel.

[candreco]

I hate everything today. Just so disgusted by this country right now.

[beerlover]

gummybear, I feel the exact same way. In 2016 I was crying on and off all day. I shed a couple tears this morning, but I mostly feel blank/empty. I don't know where we go from here.

Living in a super red area sucks, most people around here are thrilled, I'm so glad I don't have to go into an office and see smug people right now.

[wanderlustmom]

It's heartbreaking but I do believe the good is stronger than the evil. I think we are all still on the right side of history--it's just going to take longer. I had yoga and I have therapy today and my therapist feels just like I do so that helps a lot. And she's known me for four years. Then I'll go to work to be a therapist and if the teens bring up the election I'll go there with them. Many do and I think many will be upset

[RoxMonster]

Just numb this morning. It was looking to go this way when I went to bed. The AP news notification at 3 AM that he won PA woke me up and I knew it was over.

It’s an extra gut punch that this time he also won the popular vote. What the actual fuck.

All my loved ones supported Harris and are equally upset today. In working but I WFH. I have to join some calls but otherwise, I don’t think much is getting done. All my work group chats are quiet this morning when we are usually chatty so I’m thinking many of my coworkers are also upset.

[bears]

One of the most gutting moments of 2016 was watching my neighbor take down her Hillary yard sign sign. I couldn't deal with doing that myself this morning, so I asked my daughter to do it.

I only slept about 3 hours last night so I feel like garbage. My husband is really upset about the implications of the selection for his patients. I made sure to get in a workout this morning despite the rain cloud, because I need to be taking care of my mind today.

[dancingnancy]

This one is hitting so much harder than 2016. I have been crying off and on all morning. I woke up 15 yo DD and told her and listened to her cry as she was getting ready. She texted me from school that she was in the bathroom crying. I told her I’d come get her but she doesn’t want to fall behind. I am too busy with work to take a mental health day but grateful it will keep me busy.

[pandorica]

I think one of the big differences for me is that I was childless in 2016 and also thought Trump was a joke and there was no way.

This year I have 3 daughters and we know who Trump is and what he's capable of. And half of our country still wants that.

WTAF.

[Covergirl82]

Personally, I didn't really like either candidate. However, I am holding out hope that RFK Jr will come through on his promise to raise US standards for what is considered safe in our food and water.

[underwaterrhymes]

Does anyone else (and sorry for the TMI) suffer gastric distress when under extreme stress and anxiety? My stomach is a wreck and my heart keeps racing.

[underwaterrhymes]

Nov 6, 2024 10:04:14 GMT -5 Covergirl82 said:

Personally, I didn't really like either candidate. However, I am holding out hope that RFK Jr will come through on his promise to raise US standards for what is considered safe in our food and water.

Are you serious here? RFK Jr??? He wants to get rid of vaccines and eliminate fluoride from our water system.

[blondemoment123]

Nov 6, 2024 10:04:14 GMT -5 Covergirl82 said:

Personally, I didn't really like either candidate. However, I am holding out hope that RFK Jr will come through on his promise to raise US standards for what is considered safe in our food and water.

Read the room.....

[circa1978]

I ...what?

[jinkies]

I was completely blindsided in 2016. My work the next day was like a funeral. The Executive Director ended up gathering everyone up and took us to Panera where we picked at breakfast foods and cried together. It's a core memory for me.

I knew better this time, and didn't let myself get excited. I am deeply, deeply sad, but not surprised that he won.

I sincerely don't know how to relate to people who can look at his behavior and think that he would make a good president.

[nospaekae]

PDQ

[nospaekae]

Nov 6, 2024 10:04:14 GMT -5 Covergirl82 said:

Personally, I didn't really like either candidate. However, I am holding out hope that RFK Jr will come through on his promise to raise US standards for what is considered safe in our food and water.

What the actual fuck?

[macmars45]

I got about 3 hours of sleep and already canceled H's 9am dentist appt. I told him to call his therapist for an earlier appt than Monday. He is less okay than I am.

We live in a red city but we aren't allowed to talk politics at work (elementary school) so at least my coworkers won't be gloating in my face.

[noodleoo]

Nov 6, 2024 10:04:14 GMT -5 Covergirl82 said:

Personally, I didn't really like either candidate. However, I am holding out hope that RFK Jr will come through on his promise to raise US standards for what is considered safe in our food and water.

Worm for brains??? Really???

This is why this happened. SMH

[fernweh]

I am devastated and terrified. That’s the only words I have
Left.