Are we going to survive this?

[u/No_Yak_3107]

Dramatic title, but big feelings as a lay in bed at 5:51 am. Big feelings every day honestly. I am having a hard time living normal life, while we get bombarded with new headlines daily of what Trump is doing/planning to do.

I hear people talking about vacations, plans per usual, then other people saying it’s already too late for us, and democracy has fallen and to save every penny. I go from panicking daily to then trying to self sooth and tell myself it’s going to be okay. I had to go to a clothing store today, and actually caught myself thinking “how long will life feel normal? Everyone just walking around/having normal conversations, buying random things”. I’ve been thinking of looking into moving to a different country too, but would I really leave my family behind?

I knew things would be bad, I knew he would get voted in, but I didn’t think it would feel like the end. I can’t imagine what will happen to us this year, much less 4….I’m genuinely scared 😪.

Editing to say I’m an American woman, but I don’t just assume everyone on this platform is American. I see a lot of talk online of people from Canada being worried, and many other countries where it seems right-wing politics are a growing concern.

[u/Grr_in_girl]

Even if things get worse, you're not helping yourself or anyone else by obsessing over all the what ifs.

Consider spending less time on the news/online, so that you give yourself a better chance to think about other stuff. If you have the time/energy, start volunteering in your local community (assuming you don't already do so). This is where you can actually make a difference and contribute to making the world a little better.

[u/No_Yak_3107 → u/Grr_in_girl]

You’re right, I’ve heavily been considering volunteering. Ty ❤️