I’m assuming we all did the same thing I did on Tuesday morning. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’m one of those people who sleeps with my phone. I woke up on November 9, held my phone over my head, and thought, “I will not go on Facebook, I will not go on Facebook, I will not go o—“

You can imagine which app my finger led me to. I wasn’t surprised. I told myself I would only stay on for a few scrolls down my phone. That didn’t work out well.

For any of you who know me, I have some strong opinions on this election. I limited myself to two posts about it, and now I’m finished. For starters, I almost never post political content. In fact, I only post photos on Facebook of my everyday life now. Long gone are the days of feminist rants and liberal propaganda posts.

I won’t lie; I’m slightly entertained by the immense amount of political posts, and I always have been. Of course, during this current time the circumstances are drastically different. I’m entertained by both the posts I agree with and by the posts I disagree with. This is also a reason why I won’t unfollow or unfriend anyone, not because I understand—or respect—their beliefs, but because I find it foolish to discontinue any contact with those who disagree with me. Of course, if you’re reading this and thinking “I’m gay and a friend on Facebook agrees with the Westboro Baptist Church, posting a lot of hateful things,” I think you have a great reason to unfollow this person, not that I have the authority to state what’s right. Do what you feel would make you happiest.

Speaking of happiness, I know I would be a lot happier if I saw only pro-choice, feminist, non-discriminating posts on my Facebook feed, but I would also be bored. It’s fun being around people who share similar beliefs with you, but it does get boring if everyone agrees with each other. Blatant racist, sexist, homophobic posts or pictures are not fun or entertaining, of course, and luckily I have not seen any on my feed. If remaining Facebook friends with my more conservative friends and family members has taught me anything, it’s that they focus not mostly on offensive rhetoric, but on perspectives that can help the hard-working middle class. They feel they’re hurting too, and they want change.

Many of those people are now very happy with the turnout of this election. For this feeling resonating within them, I say a sincere congratulations. Contrastingly, i am not happy. I’m afraid of what direction this country is going to take, and I’m afraid of what this means for immigrants, Muslim Americans, LGBTQIA Americans, and Americans who are people of color. For those who I’m friends with on social media who fit these categories and/or share posts or pictures depicting how you’re feeling, thank you. Thank you for speaking out, and thank you for giving me something to think about. Of course, my intention is not to shame anyone who chooses to post frequently. All I want to say from my perspective is I’m tired of the pressure to add to it.

Maybe far from now, I will begin to post more about this election. All I know is I would rather read from others than contribute for a while. My voice will be heard vocally through the halls of campus and through conventions with friends, that’s for sure. I’m going to take some time off of discussing it online—or at least try. Then it’s time for less talk and more action.