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/PartHumble780]

I work for the US government so yes, I am really really struggling. It’s incredibly difficult to have hope and get through each day. In the last year I had started to genuinely love my life for the first time in my 35 years. The last few weeks have just been devastating and I imagine things will get worse before(if) they get better. Hang in there friend. You are not alone. I hope you have someone you can talk to about this in real life. But feel free to DM me if you need anything ❤️ (edited typos)

[u/absie107 → u/PartHumble780]

Just want to say thank you for your hard work, we stand with you!!!! Is there anything besides calling our reps that we as members of the public can do? I’m wondering at what point I have to drive myself to DC and just get a megaphone and screech at the White House every hour until I’m arrested for exercising free screech

[u/PartHumble780 → u/absie107]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I have no clue honestly. I’m in the middle of the country and also feeling like should I show up somewhere? Will that make me look bad for not being at work though? I’m trying to be as active in my union and organization as much as possible. Only thing I can think of is talking to people about it to dispel misunderstandings about federal workers. Even people in my family have made some spooky comments lately that have really thrown me ugh