I hardly ever write anything serious and I never write anything political, but in light of this recent election, there are a few things I feel the need to say.
1. You are still so loved
Seeing Trump get elected after all the hateful things he's said about immigrants, people of color, women, and the lgbt community makes it really easy for anyone who fits in one or more of those groups to feel attacked, unimportant, and alone. But I just want to let all my brothers and sisters know that you are not alone. There are so many people out there who still love and support you and know that we are all fundamentally the same. And I'm so sorry that there are so many people in this country who are unhappy with their lives and feel the need to take it out on you. That's not fair to you and will not get us anywhere productive, but some people are just too preoccupied with their hate to realize that.
2. We have to keep fighting
It's important to remember that at least half the country does not support this man at all. It's not too late to start fighting or keep fighting if you have been all along. Attend protests, write to your representatives, donate to Planned Parenthood. There's still so so many things you can do to make this a little better. Don't give up! He will only truly win when we stop fighting.
3. It's going to be ok
Trust me, I know this feels like the end of the world. I cried for 3 days straight after the election. I can't guarantee that nothing bad is going to happen in the next four years and we probably are going to be in a bad place for a little bit. However, at least now we know how deeply rooted the issues in this country are and start taking strides towards correcting them. If only millennials voted then Hilary Clinton would've won by a landslide. That should tell you that this younger generation really is open minded and taking steps in the right direction. We can be the change we want to see. We really are the future and hopefully we will be able to make the future a little brighter and more accepting.
4. Love trumps hate
I truly believe this. The only way to fight hate is to spread love. Stand in solidarity with your muslim, latinx, transgender friends, family, loved ones. Show them how much you care. If we can band together under the idea that no one is a second class citizen then we can show them that we refuse to give up and we refuse to let them turn our love into hate.
I'm sad. I'm disappointed. I'm scared. But I know this is not the time to give up. There will always be love in this country and I know one day we can actually make America great.
