Here to There
I really just need a space to vent my feelings.
*This is also one of the rare occasions when I make any political comment.*
I'm scared. Four years ago I had such optimism, I truly thought we were getting our first woman president. It seemed we were on the verge of making a change. Instead, that night things went so wrong. I am still heartbroken. Not just because of who lost but what the "win" represented. It felt as though it didn't matter all the things that had been said and done about/to women. To be told that was acceptable continues to make me feel disrespected as a woman. For the record, my issue truly isn't that the opposite party won, but with the individual. I'm aware sometimes your candidate doesn't win. Had it been any of the other candidates from that party I sincerely could have lived with it.
We ended up with a situation that has caused constant anxiety and fear. We've seen some of the worst in terms of how we treat each other. Disagreements are going to happen but can't we be civil? Kind? Or behave like an adult? Could we perhaps not base arguments on people's outward appearance?
So back to my first statement. I'm scared. Will another four years happen? I want to be optimistic but I can't forget what happened four years ago. Won't lie, there's been a few tears today. Since we don't know when we'll know the final result that makes it all the more nervewracking. All I know is I don't want to continue in this situation. I'll finish my cup of coffee in my Biden-Harris mug and hope for the best.
-A
