Navigating Grief, Anger, and Political Disappointment in the Face of Hate
The 🍊 is not even in office yet, and the blatant racism, s*xism, and overall response from men and the Republican Party is nauseating.
I am disgusted by what I’ve seen on social media—and this is just the beginning.
So many of us who work in and alongside this field are tired of having our expertise and professions called into question. We’re tired of people using Google searches to justify their behaviors and disinformation as a means to disqualify us, our education, our values, and our existence.
In addition to the overall sense of despair, many of us are grieving. We’re grieving friends and family members who voted in direct opposition to our human rights. Pressing the delete button is simple and easy for a lot of us, but the anger doesn’t mean that grief is lost. There is space for both.
Talking about this can be painful, but it’s important. It’s necessary. We need community, especially now.
While there is a lot of hatred right now, I do want to acknowledge the work of fellow creators sharing their raw experiences and emotions—this, too, is important. While I’m ashamed of where this country is, I’m encouraged to be in spaces with people who are committed to doing better, being better, and standing up to hate.