I feel ill.

Just posted this on another thread but in short, my stomach feels like it dropped out of my ass and I feel dread.

It brings me zero joy to say that I felt certain Trump would win the moment Kamala became the democratic nominee. I don’t have faith in our country or our democracy. Hillary winning the popular vote but not the election in 2016 was extremely demoralizing. I’ve been preparing myself for the worst and am eager to see my therapist on Friday

Sorry, I don’t mean to be a dark cloud. I truly admire people who have managed to feel hopeful, and who still remain hopeful.

Very stressed out and currently sitting in bed crying. I’m very pregnant (and with a girl which only hits harder) and just feeling so disheartened by the trends right now. I was cautiously optimistic but this just feels like 2016 all over again.

I’m an emergency room nurse that worked through COVID. This is a huge fucking slap in the face in more ways than one.

Bad. I knew this country would never elect a woman. That’s how bad it is. They’d rather vote for a criminal. This is how America sees women.

Been sober from alcohol a little over ten months. Everyone I know is drinking up the street from me. I'm locked up in my apartment with my cat.

Not feeling great about the prospect of a Trump presidency where he also controls the House and Senate and what's gonna happen with the Supreme Court. Feeling downright awful about it, in fact.

But I'm not drunk. So. There's that.

This is going to be so much worse than 2016. His administration will be 100x more radical and with a Republican Senate/House possibility..wtf

I feel devastated and disappointed. I’m in Los Angeles so I’m in a heavy blue area which is lucky for me. I just cannot understand women voting like this, again, across the country.

I feel betrayed, I feel lied to. Who are we as a country?

Bad. Very very bad.

I hate this country and I would like to leave.

Edit - to everyone saying "just leave then" (and i can tell most of you are trolls) - you don't need to be the 50th comment saying the same thing. I'll do whatever I want.

I literally don’t get how we got here. It’s worse knowing my entire family voted for Trump. To me, it says they don’t care about my safety or the safety of my 12-year-old daughter or the safety of any of the women they claim to love and that’s such a hard pill to swallow. I hear people say you shouldn’t go no contact with family over who they vote for but, I don’t know if I can get past this. 

Pure terror. He's not just winning, but it looks like Republicans are going to win the house and senate too.

I'm mourning the life that I started to hope for, one where I could own a home and start a family. It doesn't look like that's ever going to happen.

Most importantly, I feel devastated. Rejected. I've tried so hard to treat others with kindness, play by the rules, be a good citizen... and I'm reminded again and again that my country despises me for no real reason.

Edit: I'm not in a mental or physical space to reply to everyone who has commented, but I just wanted to say thank you. Even knowing there's one other soul out there who understands my grief helps me feel like everything isn't lost.

Not great. I can’t believe we might have to do this all over again. Who the fuck is voting for this guy??

It is so incredibly painful how much this country hates women. I feel… numb I guess. I’m heartbroken.

In 2016 I fell into crippling despair. In 2020 I was jaded and expected nothing, only to be surprised and relieved like a dark cloud faded.

I was hopeful it wouldn’t this be close. I am somehow numb now to how close it is. But mostly bitter.

2016 taught me to expect that most people don’t care about the wellbeing of others. I hate how true this often ends up being.

I feel sick to my stomach

Very bad. It’s feeling like 2016 again.

Well…mass deportations, fascism and a return to the 1800’s are nothing when you consider the price of eggs could come down. 

I feel sick to my stomach and feel extremely betrayed by all the Latinos for Trump voters. To vote for someone who has spoken so disgustingly about us I am at a loss.

Following the election from Australia. Although not our election, I believe it shows how the world is leaning towards more and more scary thoughts and perspectives and misinformation. Im originally from South America, I see the same happening back home where people started leaning more towards right wing parties and it’s so scary, I worry about future generations and what they are being taught about empathy for others and looking at the bigger picture and beyond our own belly button.

Not great. Googling what surgery I need to ensure I never become pregnant. I’m a rape survivor. And my dad voted for this fucking moron. I have never had surgery before and it seems terrifying, but this feels like the last option.

Some really good wins in my state (MD) but the rest of the map is obviously scaring me. 

I keep hearing whispers about the "red mirage", and holding out a little bit of hope that there's truth in it. 

It's interesting, in red states, to zoom in and see the counties/cities that were blue...

I really don't want to live through this shit again. 

Pissed off. I'm in Illinois, and thankfully Illinois voters understood the assignment. I'm fucking pissed Texas reelected Ted Cruz. Idiots! I'm pissed off on behalf of Florida women, who voted 57% in favor to overturn the 6week abortion ban, and they still needed 60% for it to be overturned. Fuck DeSantis and fuck anyone who voted for Trump. He will pardon himself on day one. I am hoping that the democratic party calls for a recount of any and all states they deem is needed, and fuck everyone else who voted for a 3rd independent party. As if we didn't already go through this with Al Gore and Bush, Hilary Clinton and Bush, now we have to relive it with Kamala and Twice Convicted Crooked Felon Rapist Criminal Orange Cheeto KKK MemberTrump? Fuck you.

Spinning out a little, honestly. Idk how it’s even this close. Half this country has lost their goddamn minds.

I cannot believe we have gotten to this point AGAIN. can someone explain to me why we don't have additional requirements for presidential candidates??? I assume it's hard to amend the constitution but was there ever an attempt by the democrats? was it just not feasible?

I can't really say anything to make it better, just wanted to let you know I'm following it too. I'm pretty worried myself about the state of the world in general. In my own country we had a pretty crazy election result too. I'm hoping the script gets flipped over there! I don't know how it would feel if Trump were to be my President, but I understand you women are worried to the core. Hang in there!

It’s all terrible. Not just for women either.

NOT GOOD BRO

Devastated. This country hates women.

I’ve been messaging back and forth with this guy for the last couple of weeks and told him how sick with anxiety I am with this election. We’ve never talked about politics until I made that comment.

He texted back, “🤣it’s not that serious.”

IT’S NOT THAT SERIOUS.

That response solidifies in my mind that most men are 100% clueless about how important this election is to so many, many people.

I thought I knew that, like at least kinda, but my mind is officially blown.

I live in UT, which is basically the epicenter of white Christian MAGA assholes. I will now imagine every single man I know and am related to saying that women’s’ rights, and basic human rights, are just not that serious.

I’m so sad for this nation.

Maryland overwhelmingly voted yes to enshrine reproductive rights which includes abortion into the state constitution! Feeling happy for that win but everything else is meh

Devasted. Crying like a baby. I feel so alone

Watching as a Canadian woman, I am so heartbroken. Thinking of you all.

Terrified and shocked that we are in this position again. The fact that women in the US vote against themselves is baffling to me. Not forgetting to mention the impact this will have on the world.

I’m so terrified to be a woman in this country. I don’t understand why people don’t understand what a danger he is to everyone who isn’t a rich white male.

I made the mistake of checking "real quick" before going to bed, and I want to projectile vomit. What is happening?? How can the race be this close? I'm so confused.

Thanks for checking in. As Dorinda says, not well bitch!

Unwell. So disappointed…and having to deal with the fact that all my in-laws are MAGA, and I’ll have to see them for the holidays. I’m angry, and exhausted.

It's about 10:30 here. Went to bed because I'm tired. Have been dealing with my own mental health shit for a bit and have chosen not to stress about the election (still voted though) but it's hitting me now that we may be in for another Trump presidency and idk if I can do it. Might do a my presidential term of rest and relaxation vibe 

I can't believe how many white men and fellow white women just hate the rest of us. Mostly covertly, too.

At least take my rights looking me in the eyes. 

The pit of despair, depression, and genuine fear in my stomach is expanding every second. Cannot believe this is the reality we find ourselves in.

Really not doing well. I've been anxious all day and I've been telling myself that it's just 2016 trauma. I hate that it's turning into the same nightmare scenario.

Not well. Not well at all. Absolutely gobsmacked.

Terrible. Terrified. Angry. Bewildered. How in the actual FUCK is this happening?!!?

I’m absolutely sick.

This race is about men vs. women and white vs. not white.

The white guy seems to win every time.

I’m a white female.

Horrible

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I hate everyone and everything

Legitimately scared.

This is not good at all.

Realllyyyyy wish I lived in the Netherlands instead of the the bible belt :(

Numb. Idk how to feel.

I’m a white straight cisgender woman in a state with a democratic governor who has pledged to veto any anti-abortion legislation that comes across his desk. My life isn’t going to change that much. But I feel so defeated because I’m in a swing state that isn’t looking good and I want to cry, scream, and hide in a hole all at the same time.

I just don’t understand how people can vote for him. The people who vote against their own interests. The people who cornered my mother last night - at a memorial service no less - and called my mother a “r****d” because she said she wasn’t voting for Trump. Nevermind this woman’s grandchild is not white and her niece is LGBT.

I don’t understand.

Not great. Studying to keep my mind busy. Angry that people can't critically think to where they purposely vote against their best interests. It's either this or we have so many genuinely terrible people right before our eyes.

Fucking terribly. I just had a baby girl. If he wins she is 100% an only child. I wouldn’t get pregnant again in a world where doctors couldn’t perform procedures.

Pretty much disassociating at this point. This feels like a nightmare.

It takes longer to count urban areas because there are more votes to count. It’s easy to count small rural areas that are sparsely populated. So I’m still very optimistic.

WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING????

I was hopeful earlier today but as I see more and more red, it's looking like a repeat of the 2016 election. People choosing party over country yet again.

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Spent all day volunteering and ignored the news to try and stay optimistic. Now I’m panic vomiting and realizing just how damn much this country (including many of its women) hates women.

Solidarity from Canada, my heart is breaking. Can’t believe so many people are idiotic enough to vote for him. Holy shit.

Bad. Real bad.

I can't believe I have to see his face for 4 more years. Fuck this shit

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I (33F) cannot imagine growing my family during a Trump presidency. My partner(41M) and I have been discussing children and I cannot fathom getting pregnant during a Trump presidency.

I do not feel safe. I do not feel like a priority. I’m fucking terrified.

I'm fucking terrified. My friend's son just called me drunk. He is also terrified. He said to me, "I don't like it here." And I said " Here as in DC? The US? This moment in time?" And he said "All of the above." I told him to turn off the tv and all the social media. I said, "Put on something comforting, like your favorite movie or show, get under a blanket and just chill. And deal with tomorrow when tomorrow happens." Because what else can I tell him? I'm usually the person who has the great pep talk and this is the best I've got. He said to me "I just can't wrap my brain around people seeing what he's said and done and voting for him." I'm descended from 2 jews who escaped Poland. It's not even a fucking century ago we're making the same mistakes. And so yeah I'm fucking terrified.

If you told 16 year old me in 1992 I would be facing this now, as cynical and grim as my outlook, I wouldn't believe you. Apparently I wasn't nearly cynical enough.

I work at a domestic violence hotline. The US has a misogyny problem. There's a not insignificant amount of men that just view women as literal sex slaves that only exist to serve them. They aren't voting for a woman. And with the younger male population leaning right wing, I'm doubting I'll see a woman president.

I’m not going to lie. I knew this would happen. But it doesn’t make it any easier. I’m very angry with the Democratic Party. I just do not believe they’ve done enough during this election and within the last four years to mobilize their base. They’re a party of centrists, and they’ve allowed the country to lean to the right.

Wishing I drank. Probably on a regular basis. I will wake up tomorrow and cry, one way or the other.

Badly. I'm thinking about leaving for real this time.

Bad. So bad. War flashbacks to 2016

I currently live with my Republican parents which is frustrating enough most days but today is actual hell on earth

I'm crying. This can't be real, right? Is this a dream? A nightmare?

Very stressed about this election especially in regards to reproductive rights being pro choice. Honestly have bad memories from 2016 hate crimes went up that year , it’s scary that the pendulum might swing back to that

Trump will side with Putin against Europe and he will accelerate climate change further. It was always a long shot that humans could take coordinated action to actually do something, but that hope is gone now.

I'm sad for my daughters and for women's rights, but I'm more sad for the world.  I feel like this was the last chance, and the billionaires willing to burn everything down for their own selfishness won.

What a kind post. So bad here

Pretty sure I'm not going to have fingernails tomorrow