It took me a few days to come to terms with the election results. At first I was terrified, and now I am determined.
Why was I terrified? I am a woman. I was also molested when I was younger. I've had a lot of therapy to come to realize that it was not my fault, and it never should have happened. But when I hear people defending his talk as "locker room talk" I am horrified. No girl should ever have to feel that being talked about or being touched is "normal".
Another reason? I have a mental illness and I'm very open about it. Am I going to be treated like trash because my brain is broken?
I also have a gay friend who was almost beat to death for being gay. Will this continue?
And I know several Muslim women who are the sweetest, kindest people you could meet. By painting all Muslims with one broad stroke is not only wrong, it doesn't take into account all the atrociticies Christians have done in the name of God (and yes, I am a Christian.)
But I am moving beyond terrified to determined. I will spread love instead of hate. And hopefully, counteract ignorance with open dialogue and calm discussions.
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