November 8, 2016 brought to us a brand new day. The sun was shining —I think —the birds were chirping, and Donald Trump became the new president of the United States. I woke up at 2:30 a.m. for the wonderful news, but here's the thing that confused me. . .

All of a sudden, everyone was talking about unfriending people left and right. To sum it up, she disagreed with her, and he disagreed with her too. She said something ludicrous, and he tried to defend her. He supports Trump, and she supported Hillary, and we all know how that one goes. So, they went to the other's Facebook profile and decided to press that tiny "block" button. People were unfriending life-long friends, family members, fellow Harambe lovers, and teachers, all because of this election.

BUT, can I explain the common misconception here

I, we, did not unfriend you because we disagree with you. I unfriended you because this election brought out sides of you that I did not recognize were there on their own.

Call it what you want; It may be a bit childish, and you may cry about it, have a meeting about it, but it's the honest truth. The world, and I mean the world, was shocked with the results of the election. There isn't any hard data on that, but I'm sure context clues will explain it much better than I can. Whether you voted blue or red, you made the conscious decision to vote for who you thought would make America great again, true? You thought that you were voting because you had to be with her, and love trumps hate, right? Potato, tomato, you voted for who your values lined up with the most. Let us rewind a bit so we all comprehend what I'm trying to say. . .

The problem that I'm seeing is too many people are saying "Well, I voted for (insert name here) because of their policy, not who they are!" While that's cute, I find that hard to believe when you quote things they say, repost memes involving them, or simply say "I AGREE" with some of the outlandish things Clinton and Trump say. I find it hard to believe that you can bypass racism, sexism, and whatever else could be added to the list. I find it hard to believe that his speech hasn't swayed your decision somewhat. I find it even harder to believe that you do not understand how words matter, even if my life doesn't, and what was said from the elephant's trunk or the donkey's mouth is crucial when choosing a candidate.

I have a slightly different concern. Lets be clear, I'm black living in America and if you don't agree with the fact that this system has always been against people of color then you can stop reading. Exit left. Don't pass go, and you owe me $200 if you do. Oppression is real, and for some reason some of the things that have been said by a certain person, people, whatever about my people have offended me. They have hurt me. They have hurt the people as a nation. They have hurt me to the point where I don't want to hug you. I don't want to read your statuses about your songs. I don't want to look at you. Don't tell me how much weight I've lost. Don't ask me to come sing songs in a circle with you — absolutely not. You know what happens when people get angry, they retaliate.

If you're so educated — even though most of us have the same level of education, so ha — you would understand that simple concept. From the outside looking in, when I see that you support the words and slander from someone's mouth, I have to assume you agree with it. What else do I have to go on? If I supported her, you've called me stupid, crooked, a liar, all the names you pinned her with. But, if I supported him, and I dare utter the word "racist, xenophobe, sexist, etc.," I'm wrong? You tell people their whining by protesting their rights, when people are hurting. More people are committing suicide every day because of the outcome of this election. I dare you to go to those families and tell them to suck it up and move on. But, at least she tried to cover it up as much as she could, I think I'm straying away from the point here. . .

I am unfriending you from not only my social media accounts, but my life. I don't need that kind negativity. Love the babies, and the lives that are on earth! Understand that everyone you see is not undocumented., and just because someone is black does not mean they’re liberal. Some white people hate white people, don’t blame it all on us. Some black people hate black people, don’t blame it all on them. I have been praying for everyone that comes across my feed, near and far. But I will say, this has left a permanent scar on me.

I can’t say I don’t want to leave, but I do. I don't want to place myself on the outside. I don’t want to be one of those people who has allowed this election to burn bridges, but I'm hurt. I'm hurt that these are my people, or used to be. God, mend my heart because I want no part.