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Post by Charlotte on Nov 10, 2016 1:02:40 GMT
I woke up in the middle of the night to see the results and I could not go back to sleep. I tossed and turned for the rest of the night. I posted and deleted three different WTF type posts. And then I decided I needed a time-out from Facebook. No, I was not okay. But I am getting better.
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Post by shescrafty on Nov 10, 2016 1:06:38 GMT
Here is what I posted on another thread, but it seems relevant here.
The way I truly feel? Sad I went to bed crying and woke up and cried again.
I cried for my family members who are gay and trans-gender. I cried for my family members who came from another country-especially my mom from Mexico and my children adopted internationally. I cried for the new Syrian refugee family at our school who finally has his children in a school where they are loved and more importantly safe. I cried for people who haven't had pre-existing conditions allow insurance companies to deny them coverage. I cried for so many women who have been sexually assaulted and now have a president that has bragged about doing it.
I cried because of the message that is being sent to those I listed above-that you are not good enough, not straight enough, not white enough, not healthy enough, and not a man enough to be important or equal.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Nov 10, 2016 1:19:33 GMT
As I said in another thread, what Hillary and Obama said has stuck with me: He deserves a chance to show that he can do the job. For eight years we've been hearing conservatives go on and on about how awful things are. Well, here is their chance to show us what they can do. I for one am not happy with the election results, but I'm willing to see what can be accomplished instead of worrying about what will be taken away. There is all the time in the world to worry and be negative, but I'm not going to choose to spend my time doing that. This so much! I didn't vote for him, but I'm willing to give him a chance. I believe in our county. I believe in the checks and balances!
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Post by melanell on Nov 10, 2016 3:05:13 GMT
I'm going to stick to just answering the OP on this thread. Seems like the best move for me. So, to the OP, I think it was kind of you to ask. I'm not great by a long shot, but for me, personally, I haven't had any repeat of last night's panic attack, despite being on and off social media and listening to the news, etc. today. And I am extremely relieved by that. So no matter how I feel about everything else happening, I am going to take this moment to say that I am at least grateful for that fact. And I offer my virtual shoulder to all of you who are not okay right now. Take some time to lean on one another, or to offer support, and then perhaps try to find the strength to put some love, kindness, and respect out into the world. Even if there is not anything "big" that anyone may think they can do to help the current situation, I firmly believe that it can only ever help, at least in some very small way, to strive to put those things out into the world. Hugs to everyone.
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Post by jamielynn on Nov 10, 2016 3:21:33 GMT
Yes, I am fine. I'm with the majority of the country - the ones who felt he was a better of two evils for this country.
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Post by cade387 on Nov 10, 2016 8:36:24 GMT
Given the violence that happened today, I'm less hopeful. (Check MN bathroom if it comes up online, can't share FB photos of a friend here). Also seeing posts of a woman's hijab being ripped off. I worry for the future.
Also, my home life isn't so great right now. Trying to be thinking ahead in case I need an out. Also was already having chest pains from stress at work, this is certainly compounding it.
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 10, 2016 13:32:52 GMT
Given the violence that happened today, I'm less hopeful. (Check MN bathroom if it comes up online, can't share FB photos of a friend here). Also seeing posts of a woman's hijab being ripped off. I worry for the future. Also, my home life isn't so great right now. Trying to be thinking ahead in case I need an out. Also was already having chest pains from stress at work, this is certainly compounding it.
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Post by used2scrap on Nov 10, 2016 13:34:13 GMT
Yes, I am fine. I'm with the majority of the country - the ones who felt he was a better of two evils for this country. Sigh you do know he didn't get a majority of the vote right? No I'm not ok, but thank you for those who asked and are extending some compassion.
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You have always been a part of the heist. You're only mad now because you don't like your cut.
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Post by scrappyesq on Nov 10, 2016 13:48:05 GMT
I am a woman, an immigrant and I have a disability. No, I'm not ok. One of my best friends is a Marine. My step-son is in the Army, currently in the Middle East. They're going to be needed more than ever in the coming four years. No, I'm not ok. A man who catered to the lowest common denominator won the presidency. Not because it's what the people wanted, Hillary won the popular vote, but because of the ridiculousness of the electoral college. No, I'm not ok. There's nothing I can do about it. It can't be changed. I can only pray that at the end of the next four years we're all still here to right this wrong.
So much this. Just switch out Black for immigrant. I'm not ok.
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Post by Zee on Nov 11, 2016 19:26:45 GMT
I know I should let it die, but I will fully admit that I'm still annoyed that I was accused of stating I don't give a rat's ass about the Syrian refugees. That is not who I am, and it's also not in me to just let Annabella throw out lies as truth. So, I looked up the thread. And my words were focused on trying to focus on positive things in my life because I have enough negative workout looking for more. 2peasrefugees.boards.net/thread/48702I'm also amused that back in May annabella was mentioning getting rid of her many Bebe dresses, which I guess she no longer wears as of yesterday, as she seemed quite offended at the suggestion. Over and done, now I can let it rest.
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Post by Woobster on Nov 11, 2016 19:35:26 GMT
I am a bit unnerved, but hopeful... And I didn't vote for him.
This was a brutal election cycle. I'm glad it's over. I don't judge anyone based on how they voted. My FB feed is filled with people on both sides of the fence and a few like me, who were somewhere in the middle. I am not even remotely excited about the outcome, but I feel that the ball is now in Trump's court. I truly hope he realizes and understands the awesome responsibility he just took on, and that we see something positive come out of it. I'm not crying (though I don't blame those who are), I'm not protesting (again... I don't blame those who are), and I'm not rioting (because IMO, that's just stupid).
America... It is time we get our collective shit together. We all have to ask ourselves what WE can do to make this country a better place, and then DO IT.
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Post by BeckyTech on Nov 11, 2016 19:49:35 GMT
As I said in another thread, what Hillary and Obama said has stuck with me: He deserves a chance to show that he can do the job. For eight years we've been hearing conservatives go on and on about how awful things are. Well, here is their chance to show us what they can do. I for one am not happy with the election results, but I'm willing to see what can be accomplished instead of worrying about what will be taken away. There is all the time in the world to worry and be negative, but I'm not going to choose to spend my time doing that. I want to like your post about 1,000 times.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 11, 2016 20:41:17 GMT
I am a bit unnerved, but hopeful... And I didn't vote for him. This was a brutal election cycle. I'm glad it's over. I don't judge anyone based on how they voted. My FB feed is filled with people on both sides of the fence and a few like me, who were somewhere in the middle. I am not even remotely excited about the outcome, but I feel that the ball is now in Trump's court. I truly hope he realizes and understands the awesome responsibility he just took on, and that we see something positive come out of it. I'm not crying (though I don't blame those who are), I'm not protesting (again... I don't blame those who are), and I'm not rioting (because IMO, that's just stupid). America... It is time we get our collective shit together. We all have to ask ourselves what WE can do to make this country a better place, and then DO IT. I agree with you and Zee I didn't vote for either Donald or Hillary. My state went to Hillary just as predicted so my vote did not take away from either one. I was stunned that Donald won. I have read that elections go in cycles. It is time for the republicans to step up and do what they can to fix things. If they don't then the democrats will win the next election.
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Post by annabella on Nov 11, 2016 20:48:37 GMT
I know I should let it die, but I will fully admit that I'm still annoyed that I was accused of stating I don't give a rat's ass about the Syrian refugees. That is not who I am, and it's also not in me to just let Annabella throw out lies as truth. So, I looked up the thread. And my words were focused on trying to focus on positive things in my life because I have enough negative workout looking for more. 2peasrefugees.boards.net/thread/48702I'm also amused that back in May annabella was mentioning getting rid of her many Bebe dresses, which I guess she no longer wears as of yesterday, as she seemed quite offended at the suggestion. Over and done, now I can let it rest. You've been an angry person on this board for awhile now, hope things improve in your life that you don't have to stew over pea threads. If you want to talk about throwing out lies, how is me saying "I don't wear Bebe, not that there's anything wrong with it?" interpreted as being offended? It's been years since I've worn Bebe, but like I said I have no qualms with anyone wearing it. I do find it very interesting that you pay that close to my post history that you stored this random knowledge of remembering me saying it in passing 6 months ago. You have an interesting way of twisting things, just like your posts in the the Syria thread. I was not the only person who was shocked at your posts in there. When talking about a serious tragedy, you don't post that you'd rather paint your nails than have to know about Syria, why bother posting on a thread that you consider "negativity", odd choice of word to describe a life disaster for a group of people. The thread was about Syria, not you or or your life.
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Post by peasapie on Nov 11, 2016 20:49:27 GMT
Nope. Not at all. But I'm going to sit back and watch the fools who are about to take power fix everything.
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Post by Zee on Nov 11, 2016 21:02:27 GMT
I know I should let it die, but I will fully admit that I'm still annoyed that I was accused of stating I don't give a rat's ass about the Syrian refugees. That is not who I am, and it's also not in me to just let Annabella throw out lies as truth. So, I looked up the thread. And my words were focused on trying to focus on positive things in my life because I have enough negative workout looking for more. 2peasrefugees.boards.net/thread/48702I'm also amused that back in May annabella was mentioning getting rid of her many Bebe dresses, which I guess she no longer wears as of yesterday, as she seemed quite offended at the suggestion. Over and done, now I can let it rest. You've been an angry person on this board for awhile now, hope things improve in your life that you don't have to stew over pea threads. If you want to talk about throwing out lies, how is me saying "I don't wear Bebe, not that there's anything wrong with it?" interpreted as being offended? It's been years since I've worn Bebe, but like I said I have no qualms with anyone wearing it. I do find it very interesting that you pay that close to my post history that you stored this random knowledge of remembering me saying it in passing 6 months ago. You have an interesting way of twisting things, just like your posts in the the Syria thread. I was not the only person who was shocked at your posts in there. When talking about a serious tragedy, you don't post that you'd rather paint your nails than have to know about Syria, why bother posting on a thread that you consider "negativity", odd choice of word to describe a life disaster for a group of people. The thread was about Syria, not you or or your life. Still can't admit you were wrong? Ok. How is your mis-remembering what I said months ago any different than my accurately remembering what you said months ago, other than I have an apparently better memory? Bye, girl. I validated myself and you're done.
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Post by annabella on Nov 11, 2016 21:06:43 GMT
Still can't admit you were wrong? Ok. How is your mis-remembering what I said months ago any different than my accurately remembering what you said months ago, other than I have an apparently better memory? Bye, girl. I validated myself and you're done. Wrong about what bitch? You haven't validated anything. The Syria thread was 2 months ago and I remember your flippant attitude to a serious situation.
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