I feel so lost, God. Any hope and faith I had is gone. I let myself believe we’d rise above, and now I feel like a fool. And I’m terrified for everyone in the world who is going to suffer as a result of this.
Don't feel like a fool. You are on the right side of history. We are now part of the Resistance again. And we will be as long as this Fascism continues in or country. I also thought we were going to win this one. Putin is ecstatic as the other tyrants and despots are. DT is so unprepared, so weak, so compromised. I can only imagine what is coming. We have to be re-energized to fight this evil. And we will be.
I also was so very confident that we had this nailed. It is so very disappointing to look around at other ppl and wonder if they were part of the hate squad.
I have to surmise that you are straight, cisgendered, white, and unaware of the dangers facing those who are otherwise, or you would not be asking this question.
First off I haven't seen any of the postings being reffered to and the author mentioning it didn't elaborate on what it referenced. So I was shocked to hear people were writing suicide notes, online? Idk as there wasn't more info. Your criticism of me is helpful only in minimally describing the possible reasons for these suicide notes.
Thank you for explaining what is happening. Americans believing they will not be accepted under Trump's presidency and feeling this hopeless is heartbreaking. 😞
Thank you, O Lord, for always being a beacon of light and hope through all this bullshit. I'm angry and terrified, as a queer elder disabled person, but I'm not giving up the fight. Keep fighting the good fight yourself, my dude -- we got each other's backs.
Probably because of that stupid bullshit called the Electoral College. I can remember back when I was in high school, too young to vote yet, when Jimmy Carter conceded even before the polls in California had CLOSED, let alone been counted. I was outraged, shocked, and extremely disappointed in Carter for being such a chickenshit; I hadn't had my (at that time) REQUIRED TO GRADUATE civics class yet, so I didn't know about the EC. X-P
What depresses me is how The Dotard even won the popular vote. X-P
There was, at the very least, the bomb threats in swing states that were traced to Russia. But Harris and Biden are already conceding and talking about the peaceful transfer of power, so it appears nothing is going to be done about it.
Isn't it amazing that the voting machines worked perfectly this time??? I'm very suspicious and I feel that Russia is definitely involved. Or else there are just a whole bunch of very stupid people living and voting in this country. Denial is the first step of grief, so that also may be it.
Aww man, (or woman, or whatever other being type you might define yourself as), you're still the big G.
Actually, your fallibility makes the whole big G thing more relatable, to see that you're not actually all knowing, all powerful, omnipresent (which taken as read doesn't make much sense anyway).
Btw, while you're on the line, do you know if is it possible for us humans to hold our breath for four years ? I'm asking for a friend.
I thought for sure that there were more good decent people in the world than bad. I’m crushed to find out I was wrong 😑 BUT I’m not going to quit fighting for what is right! And I hope there are still good people out there that will help in any way they can to fight against this injustice! AMEN
It's been so shocking all along and for this to be the result is nothing less than heartbreaking. A vote for Trump was a vote against me personally. That's how this feels.
Don’t beat yourself up for having faith in humanity. It was a beautiful thing. ♥️ Also, unfortunately, women are just as easy to gaslight as men AND there are a lot of women (largely Christian) who feel abortion is murder. They are all unreachable with logic. But your role is more important than ever now. We are all going to need The Good God Above more than ever to help us stay sane these next four years. We’re going to have to fight for ourselves and each other, especially targeted groups.
I agree! I’m with you. Look around the world. There are unjust stupid people in every country, every office, every classroom. It is sadly the nature of our human race. Societies have battled between good and evil throughout history. We don’t win every battle, we hold our resolve and soldier on to fight a new day. There are no countries of utopia. We are the good people and we will prevail again. Thank you Substack God and Jesus for helping us laugh through these challenging times!🙏🙏👏👏👏👏
One of the most hopeful, if a big heartbreakingly harsh at times, is this li'l blurb by a near-deity-level being, The Doctor from Doctor Who: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCYobBjA1kk
It's also known as "The Doctor's Zygon War Speech Extract" and is one of the better anti-war speeches I've ever heard, at least. I especially like the bit around 3:40 into that clip that lasts until 4:10. Talk about hopeful! :D
Just remember: DON'T GIVE THE DOTARD ANY EXCUSE to use the emergency powers the President has always had, this SCOTUS or not, to take control over the office for an unlimited amount of time if he thinks he needs to. X-P
It is depressing to know that most of our neighbors are ok with a racist, misogynist, rapist dictator because they think they will save a little money on groceries. They were willing to sell the soul of their country. But we can't just collapse under the weight of their sins. We must grieve a little, then get up, regroup and organize the revolution! We can't go down without a fight! We must stand up for the women, the trans kids, the LBGTQ+ community, the immigrants and the men of freedom and fight for our rights, don't let it die.
Not your fault. Free will and all. Doesn't make it any better, but not your fault anyway. Let's just keep our eyes open, our hearts open and see what comes next.
I feel so lost, God. Any hope and faith I had is gone. I let myself believe we’d rise above, and now I feel like a fool. And I’m terrified for everyone in the world who is going to suffer as a result of this.
Don't feel like a fool. You are on the right side of history. We are now part of the Resistance again. And we will be as long as this Fascism continues in or country. I also thought we were going to win this one. Putin is ecstatic as the other tyrants and despots are. DT is so unprepared, so weak, so compromised. I can only imagine what is coming. We have to be re-energized to fight this evil. And we will be.
You're not a fool. You worked with the best intentions.
I also was so very confident that we had this nailed. It is so very disappointing to look around at other ppl and wonder if they were part of the hate squad.
For me that has to be the most difficult part. When you look at a face and have to wonder “were you part of the hate squad or part of the hope squad?”
Agreed. I've been doing that all day and it hurts.
Democracy dies in darkness.
Already several of my friends are leaving (as in a plane flight today). They are donating everything and just leaving.
Do not read the suicide notes on Reddit. They are heartbreaking.
This is the end of the American Experiment. The beacon of light has been turned off.
I guess 248 years was a good run.
I wish I was one of the ones leaving, but I'm looking into it!!
Same, tbh.
I admit I'm rather tempted to do just that, leave and not look back.
Why are people writing suicide notes?
I have to surmise that you are straight, cisgendered, white, and unaware of the dangers facing those who are otherwise, or you would not be asking this question.
First off I haven't seen any of the postings being reffered to and the author mentioning it didn't elaborate on what it referenced. So I was shocked to hear people were writing suicide notes, online? Idk as there wasn't more info. Your criticism of me is helpful only in minimally describing the possible reasons for these suicide notes.
reddit suicidewatch
nsfw / nsfl - you've been warned.
trans, gay, others just not able to cope in a Trump America that will murder its' own people.
Thank you for explaining what is happening. Americans believing they will not be accepted under Trump's presidency and feeling this hopeless is heartbreaking. 😞
Thank you, O Lord, for always being a beacon of light and hope through all this bullshit. I'm angry and terrified, as a queer elder disabled person, but I'm not giving up the fight. Keep fighting the good fight yourself, my dude -- we got each other's backs.
I think the election was rigged.
I’ve been looking for information about that. The dominoes fell too easily and quickly.
Why did Harris concede so quickly before all the votes have been counted?
Because at that point, even if all the remaining votes were for her, she still wouldn’t have enough individual or electoral votes to surpass tRump.
Probably because of that stupid bullshit called the Electoral College. I can remember back when I was in high school, too young to vote yet, when Jimmy Carter conceded even before the polls in California had CLOSED, let alone been counted. I was outraged, shocked, and extremely disappointed in Carter for being such a chickenshit; I hadn't had my (at that time) REQUIRED TO GRADUATE civics class yet, so I didn't know about the EC. X-P
What depresses me is how The Dotard even won the popular vote. X-P
Agreed. The popular vote was shocking.
And now quite a few of them are apparently getting something similar to "Brexit Regrets-it"; we'll see what happens in 2026. :-/
There was, at the very least, the bomb threats in swing states that were traced to Russia. But Harris and Biden are already conceding and talking about the peaceful transfer of power, so it appears nothing is going to be done about it.
And the states’ voter purges. I haven’t seen a reliable report on how many were removed from the rolls.
Isn't it amazing that the voting machines worked perfectly this time??? I'm very suspicious and I feel that Russia is definitely involved. Or else there are just a whole bunch of very stupid people living and voting in this country. Denial is the first step of grief, so that also may be it.
Yes, it's feeling off.. something is just not meshing and the results were called earlier than another race I can remember.
that crossed my mind
I don't one bit doubt it.
Yes that could prove to be the biggest example of projection from the dumbass to date.
Thank you!!! That’s what I’ve been thinking and I’m glad I’m not the only one! The outcome was just too conveniently neat.
Oh, God. I cannot stop crying. I am ashamed of America and I had foolishly thought that we were learning and growing. I don’t know what to do.
It’s okay, God. Most of us didn’t foresee his evil ultimately winning over the popular vote. Shame on those voters. Sigh.
The vote has not been counted yet.
It doesn’t matter. tRump has enough to win both the popular vote and the electoral college, and the renaming votes would not put Kamala over the top.
I realize that. For awhile I was hoping CA would at least not make it look as bad 😔
Aww man, (or woman, or whatever other being type you might define yourself as), you're still the big G.
Actually, your fallibility makes the whole big G thing more relatable, to see that you're not actually all knowing, all powerful, omnipresent (which taken as read doesn't make much sense anyway).
Btw, while you're on the line, do you know if is it possible for us humans to hold our breath for four years ? I'm asking for a friend.
Thank you for making us laugh, please keep it that way. We need you.
The forces of evil can stick together, the forces of freedom and joy can do the same.
I thought for sure that there were more good decent people in the world than bad. I’m crushed to find out I was wrong 😑 BUT I’m not going to quit fighting for what is right! And I hope there are still good people out there that will help in any way they can to fight against this injustice! AMEN
Amen
It's been so shocking all along and for this to be the result is nothing less than heartbreaking. A vote for Trump was a vote against me personally. That's how this feels.
Don’t beat yourself up for having faith in humanity. It was a beautiful thing. ♥️ Also, unfortunately, women are just as easy to gaslight as men AND there are a lot of women (largely Christian) who feel abortion is murder. They are all unreachable with logic. But your role is more important than ever now. We are all going to need The Good God Above more than ever to help us stay sane these next four years. We’re going to have to fight for ourselves and each other, especially targeted groups.
I agree! I’m with you. Look around the world. There are unjust stupid people in every country, every office, every classroom. It is sadly the nature of our human race. Societies have battled between good and evil throughout history. We don’t win every battle, we hold our resolve and soldier on to fight a new day. There are no countries of utopia. We are the good people and we will prevail again. Thank you Substack God and Jesus for helping us laugh through these challenging times!🙏🙏👏👏👏👏
One of the most hopeful, if a big heartbreakingly harsh at times, is this li'l blurb by a near-deity-level being, The Doctor from Doctor Who: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCYobBjA1kk
It's also known as "The Doctor's Zygon War Speech Extract" and is one of the better anti-war speeches I've ever heard, at least. I especially like the bit around 3:40 into that clip that lasts until 4:10. Talk about hopeful! :D
Just remember: DON'T GIVE THE DOTARD ANY EXCUSE to use the emergency powers the President has always had, this SCOTUS or not, to take control over the office for an unlimited amount of time if he thinks he needs to. X-P
It is depressing to know that most of our neighbors are ok with a racist, misogynist, rapist dictator because they think they will save a little money on groceries. They were willing to sell the soul of their country. But we can't just collapse under the weight of their sins. We must grieve a little, then get up, regroup and organize the revolution! We can't go down without a fight! We must stand up for the women, the trans kids, the LBGTQ+ community, the immigrants and the men of freedom and fight for our rights, don't let it die.
Not your fault. Free will and all. Doesn't make it any better, but not your fault anyway. Let's just keep our eyes open, our hearts open and see what comes next.
Oh God, I am so sad and scared.
No words.....