I'm feeling kind of depressed today. I think I'm still in denial that this is actually happening. Wearing all black as I mourn our country.
How are you feeling this Inauguration Day?
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I'm not even American and I'm fighting tears. I still can't believe this is actually happening.
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In denial I suppose. I don't think I can watch any coverage but I'm sure to read all about what is said.
I must admit that part of me is just sort of ready for this shit show to begin. Let's let Trump voters see what make America great again really means in practice.
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@petitenoisette: I kind of feel that way too. Let's get this thing started and then it can be over more quickly. The anticipation is awful. I almost feel bad for Trump supporters because I'm pretty confident they are going to be the ones that are even more screwed over (at least the poorer ones - the wealthy will benefit of course).
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Despondent, angry and scared. I'm also a tiny bit worried that terrorists or a rogue world leader are going to test Trump/his administration immediately. But even w this (irrational) fear, I'm still going to the protest tomorrow
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I'm glad that I'm a SAHM today... I don't think I could face leaving the house. I'm sad, depressed, and angry... and worried for my two little girls. We have ACA insurance and my oldest will start public kindergarten during this administration so that is pretty terrifying.
@petitenoisette: I do take a little perverse pleasure in knowing that "Make America Great Again" is going to suck for people that voted for it.
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Also wearing all black today. I met a friend for lunch and she was wearing a "Nasty Woman" t-shirt.
I'm feeling extremely apprehensive, like I'm just waiting for something truly terrible to happen.
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I'm wearing my Stand for Love t-shirt under a more work-appropriate shirt. It's my silent protest.
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Sad, a little scared, and quite honestly still pretty confused by people in this country who voted for him.
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@caterw: Both my kids will start public school during this administration too. It's scary!
@lamariniere: I feel that way too. I have so much anxiety today!
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Better than before. It took a little time to process the election. It was kind of like waking up in my house and realizing it's not my house and there is toxic mold growing through the couch and the neighbors want me dead. Ok. Got it. I've done my mourning, gotten it straight in my mind who's who, and am figuring out next steps. My grandparents lived through much worse, and I hope I can draw on their experience to get through this.
At the same time, cautiously optimistic that the US maaaybe will stop riling up Russia (seriously, that mindset is old hat and we should be focusing on terrorists instead), and that maybe the ACA will be replaced with something better (very slim chance of that, but with a Congress well aware that if they don't they might lose a LOT of votes, and they don't have Obama to blame any more... who knows)
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I'm feeling empowered. Not because of who our President is going to be, but because I'm standing up for what I believe in and getting more involved in politics, making sure I contact my senators and representatives and let them know what I think.
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I am feeling much better than I have in a long time. I will continue to be vigilant and educate myself on the issues.
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@looch: same. I'm just ready.
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Honestly, it still just feels like a bad dream and I'm bound to wake up any minute....
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I am in and out of patient's rooms all day, and was just in a patient's room when Trump arrived at the White House. I've already started crying.
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@Adira: I am ok, I really need to stay of off Facebook though....People can be so cruel!
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@petitenoisette: Feeling the same. Yesterday in our faculty room we were discussing the disaster that is Betsy DeVos and people that I KNOW voted for Trump kept saying, "Ahh, let's talk about something else, this is giving me anxiety." We didn't and all I could think was, Good!! I hope you realize what a disaster the next four years might be.
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Apprehensive.
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@Adira:
<-- about sums it up
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@wrkbrk: Very accurate!
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I just hope my sister is safe in DC at the march, and everyone out there that is protesting stays safe.
I also hope the jerks in Portland don't vandalize/shut down the city again.
As for my emotional state- I had a feeling Trump would be elected. I'm just surprised it's actually happening today.
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Sad, scared but ready for the long, hard fight that's ahead of us. And by "us", I don't mean only Dems or liberals. Much of Trump's voting base will be under attack too in the next 4 years, if even most of them don't get that yet.
My LO was born with a heart condition, and I'm worried about what the ACA repeal will do to pre-existing condition laws. I know that our situation is very minor compared to the situation and worries of tens of thousands of other people but I'm beyond angry that this is something I even have to worry about at all.
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Ugh.
I keep seeing and hearing a dumb line about now that he's the president rooting against him is rooting against the country.
But that makes no sense bc I do think the country will be better off if he fails at taking away healthcare, drilling in national parks, privatizing schools and the 1000 other policies that promote greed over the vast majority of people's health and safety. -
A bit depressed. I'm being feeling this way since November. I'm also fearful. I worry that we will end up in a dangerous situation and I worry for my kids future.
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@Maysprout: Right exactly!! I have heard the "rally behind him, he's our President" thing so many times... I know he's the President. It sucks, but I have accepted that. But why in the world would I want him to be successful at banning Muslims from our country, rolling back healthcare, or building a wall dividing us from Mexico? Being against those things is exactly why I voted for Hillary and will continue to vote Democrat until the Republican party comes to it's senses.
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I'm feeling very reflective. This is the first change of power for my kids. They were born under Obama and it's the only president my 5 year old "knows". Although she's learning about other formers...
I'm scared as hell for the next four years, but I'm ready to get them over with already and the days can't tick by standing still.
It's hard being a moderate Republican...
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I feel apprehensive & nervous about how much he will actually do. I hope (for the first time ever) that he meets lots of resistance & is ineffective, but something tells me he will effect change in plenty of areas that will NOT end up benefiting average Americans, but DT himself & his buddies. I'll begrudgingly appreciate any positive changes if and when they happen, but I just can't imagine that vile creature giving a damn about real people when he spews so much hate.
<-- about sums it up
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