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Hi Everyone - Haven't posted in a little, so I wanted to share a bit...

Posted by MDH (aka MDH) Nov 10 '16, 17:18

Hi ST. I haven't posted in a little over a week (not sure if anyone noticed but anyways) and I wanted to pop in and write a bit.

I was last posting previous to the election, and about the election as many of us were. And I guess I've come here now to say sorry?, and post some explanation. This election stressed everyone out, I truly feel like the whole nation was stressed and that it affected everyone to some degree. I live in DC and the bf works in international polling, so I think the election was taking its toll on me even more so than I realized. Between some work stress which is finally over (that's a different issue), and the election, I think I've just had a bitter attitude more so than usual, I've been more frustrated, etc. If that was taken out, or evident/show here, then I truly apologize. I hate that that happened. It sounds crazy, but after the election, I feel like a huge burden has been lifted (despite the outcome) and I’m already less tense and aggravated.

Regarding the election. I was wrong. Simple as that. Maybe I was blinded by my support of Hillary for so many years, or maybe I was just unwilling to see numbers. I’ve waited for the moment on Tuesday that never came for nearly my entire adult life. I was heartbroken when she lost. It hurt me, as it did many of you. For the past 8 years I've lived 6 blocks from President Obama, and loved him and his family as neighbors. I felt supported, welcome, and accepted in the city, and by the people that run it. Over these years I grew a lot as a person. I know that Trump is going to be President, and I'm just going to have to go with the flow, and hope that is works out okay. I just still can't shake the feeling that if I'm having a drink at a the gay bar a few blocks from the White House, or spending time with other gay friends, that the people who are now 6 blocks away do not support me, or many other minorities. I’m a bit scared to be honest to share a city with them.

That said, we’ll get through this. We will.I know that I, and us all have to be strong. Yes there will be some bad policies, and things we don't agree with, but there will also be ways we can show our strength. We are a community here, and we have them where we live and work. Be active, talk to people, keep people motivated and happy. Not only is there 2018 and 2020, but there's all of us that can push to make a difference. Gay rights and civil rights weren't decreed by law out of nowhere, people worked to change them, and they worked hard. We can do it.

As always, I love you guys, and sorry again. Also, if I'm killfiled anywhere, just let those people know as well.

I apologize if this is a ramble.

And also, come visit DC. I'm happy to play tourist, and to take everyone around. And with work, I'm not too busy this winter.

Responses:

ditto below, no apology needed. I was surprised too at how wiped out I felt yesterday. - Max Nov 10, 18:54
*wags my tail and licks your hands and feels comforted by a familiar companion, lets curl up by the fire and dream of squirrels -- nm - z Nov 10, 18:26 1
- huh, puppy play has come to st. (seriously, that's sweet. :) -) -- nm - b. Nov 10, 18:27
Well said, welcome back. -- nm - Strongbad Nov 10, 18:12
*hugs* - b. Nov 10, 18:06
My response? I just sent you a friend request on Facebook. -- (edited) - David Nov 10, 17:42
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You know we love you and need your optimistic ass to be here -- nm - ty97 Nov 10, 17:36
it's a stressful and tense time for the country. you're not alone. for the most part I think ST has been really kind to each other. The last thing we - Mel Profit Nov 10, 17:35
Love you. Welcome back -- nm - Epiphany Nov 10, 17:30
i really respect you for posting this...nm - x Nov 10, 17:27
I get it. I was so looking forward to having a woman in the White House. And not having to worry how far the GOP would set women back for awhile. - . Nov 10, 17:25
I believe at one time you said you liked boy bands, so I'll even give you what I find tolerable -- (link) - crash davis Nov 10, 17:25 [youtube]
There was a lot at stake. Emotions were high for everyone. I think we all know that. -- nm - Andie Nov 10, 17:24
I hope the election hasn't permanently scared anyone off (even the ones who side conservative). I need this place and its people. It lets me vent -- (edited) - Tim Nov 10, 17:24 5
- Oh yeah? !! -- nm - Epiphany Nov 10, 17:30 3
  - Texas ladies love it weird! -- nm - ty97 Nov 10, 17:35 2
    - He says as he books another flight ;)) -- nm - Meg Nov 10, 17:45 1
      - Exactly! - Epiphany Nov 10, 17:49
- This might be the end for me. -- nm - . Nov 10, 17:27
you had me at penis -- nm - Beaker Nov 10, 17:23 2
- Me too! -- nm - Epiphany Nov 10, 17:30 1
  - pffft - budice Nov 10, 17:31
no apologies needed! it was/is a very emotional time -- nm - Remlik Nov 10, 17:23
no apologies needed at all -- nm - crash davis Nov 10, 17:21
cheers -- nm - philip k mud Nov 10, 17:20

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