Dear America, I am so sorry.
It has been years since we've had an election this earth-shattering. Fortunately, the last president we had was groundbreaking, but the man our country just elected into office is heartbreaking. So to my fellow American citizens, whoever you voted for, I apologize.
To my fellow Americans who voted for Trump,
Somewhere along the line, I know that either this man spoke words that you felt expressed your truest beliefs, or this woman frightened you enough to lead you to vote for Donald Trump. No matter what, we have all been failed and hurt by this election. We have all slung insults, we have all argued and we as a society have seemingly split. I am so sorry, my Trump-supporting friends, that you were blinded enough to have voted for a man that has insulted 70 percent of the population. I am so sorry, but for four years I plan to fight the damage you have created. I am so sorry that in December, if you defend a man that’s up on the bench because he allegedly raped a 13 year old, you will have proven to be the most heartless group of voters on the planet. I’m sorry that between corruption and destruction of the moral fiber of our nation, you chose destruction.
To my fellow sexual assault victims and survivors,
We will make it through this. We will defy the man who condones sexual assault, and we will push through whatever Supreme Court judge he chooses to nominate. I am deeply apologetic that almost half of the nation condones sexual assault. We are not invalidated by his words, rather, let's be inspired to stand up against these tribulations. We are stronger than mere threats and we will fight back.
To my fellow feminists,
Now is the time. If they thought she was a nasty woman, wait until they see us work. This presidency is going to bring forward the most intelligent, strong and powerful generation of women yet.
To my LGBTQ+ family,
I just have no words for how heavily this hurts the community as a whole. With a vice president who believes in conversion therapy for homosexuals and a president ready to roll back protection laws, there is no telling what is to come. My transgendered friends should not have to live in fear, nor should anyone else. I am so sorry that half of the country failed you. We all deserve better than this.
To our sisters, mothers and daughters,
Women are of more value than you could imagine. Now, more than ever, women are equated to the powerful beautiful beings they are. We can do anything, despite being told that a man will be more qualified. I’m so sorry that our country fails to see us as the true force that we are.
To my Hispanic, Latino or Muslim neighbors and friends,
I will do anything in my power to protect you. You are just as worthy of this country as anyone else, and anyone who dares to try to make you leave or fear for your life is not worth anyone’s time. I have no words for the hateful rhetoric Trump perpetuates against you all, but I truly am sorry.
To those of you that did not vote,
Though we had some rough candidates, there was a safer choice for our community and society. If you are unhappy with the product of this election, please remember that four years ago, Hillary was just a few thousand votes for taking it. It is our responsibility – not only as Americans but as human beings – to spread love now more than ever. Love has won repeatedly, and though it may seem dismal now, love will prevail again.
