Post by obscurereference on Nov 9, 2016 7:49:03 GMT -5
I'm shocked. I guess I was in denial. Ever since he announced that he was running, I always thought there's just no way, how ridiculous. This just feels like a crazy alternate reality.
Waiting to see the ped this am for Margs's second flu shot. She's a wreck. I think another food fail. We'll see if she ends up getting it.
I don't know what to think, guys. I'm scared- for my family, for my country, for the world. I feel like the future is so uncertain. How do I go on with the day to day like nothing has changed?
I'm not sure where to go from here. How do I look my MIL in the eye knowing she voted for him? How can I just sit back and be civil with these people when I have lost all respect for them?
HelgaHuffle, my inlaws are also trump supporters (they're one-issue, second ammendment voters), we don't have a great relationship to begin with, but I don't know how or if I'll be able to resolve this one.
I'm not sure where to go from here. How do I look my MIL in the eye knowing she voted for him? How can I just sit back and be civil with these people when I have lost all respect for them?
I really identify with this statement. I am **so** mad at mom who voted for Trump in the swing state of Arizona. I recognize she has the right to vote for the person she saw fit. But I'm still in shock and operating from an emotional place - I'm pissed and sad and scared. I cannot believe she was willing to jeopardize my children's future, especially my daughter, because she's to damn lazy to participate in a real policy discussion. It's easier to repeat simple soundbites and let others tell you what to think.
Post by HelgaHuffle on Nov 9, 2016 10:08:34 GMT -5
gdaisy09 I don't think I can forgive this. My H has already said that I shouldn't go posting things on FB in anger. I'm sure he just doesn't want me to offend her. Fuck that. I'll post whatever I want. That might be nothing, but it's my decision to make. Offending her isn't going to stop me.
I'm not sure where to go from here. How do I look my MIL in the eye knowing she voted for him? How can I just sit back and be civil with these people when I have lost all respect for them?
I told H this morning I was canceling Thanksgiving. I can't be around the in laws for the same reason. The only reason I haven't cancelled my trip to see my sis is because we have photos scheduled. I still might. I'll wait until tomorrow to decide.
My mind has been on you a lot, my like minded southern 'sister'.
So very sad. Scared we have started something that can't be stopped and we are in for terrible things to come. so many people are filled with hate. They can rationalize however they want.
I'm not sure where to go from here. How do I look my MIL in the eye knowing she voted for him? How can I just sit back and be civil with these people when I have lost all respect for them?
I told H this morning I was canceling Thanksgiving. I can't be around the in laws for the same reason. The only reason I haven't cancelled my trip to see my sis is because we have photos scheduled. I still might. I'll wait until tomorrow to decide.
My mind has been on you a lot, my like minded southern 'sister'.
I told H this morning I was canceling Thanksgiving. I can't be around the in laws for the same reason. The only reason I haven't cancelled my trip to see my sis is because we have photos scheduled. I still might. I'll wait until tomorrow to decide.
My mind has been on you a lot, my like minded southern 'sister'.
Thank you! It's a tough place to be, isn't it?
It is. The worse part though was I thought it wasn't like this in other areas. I thought it was just Southern culture looking a that red map last night broke my brain.
I'm home today with both boys. They have a fever virus. H and I watched the election coverage from DS1 ER room. Any virus. Every time.he just can't fight it. Always with the asthma. We were lucky this time and got to go home.
He randomly asked me yesterday how many birthdays he would have. I said he gets one every year. He said ok ten maybe 11 then cloud birthdays. I asked him what he was talking about and he changed the subject. I have too many feels today and I wish I could go back to bed.
I'm home today with both boys. They have a fever virus. H and I watched the election coverage from DS1 ER room. Any virus. Every time.he just can't fight it. Always with the asthma. We were lucky this time and got to go home.
He randomly asked me yesterday how many birthdays he would have. I said he gets one every year. He said ok ten maybe 11 then cloud birthdays. I asked him what he was talking about and he changed the subject. I have too many feels today and I wish I could go back to bed.
oh my gosh, the chills. Poor boy. I am glad that he didn't have to stay.
My mind is racing and I can't concentrate on work.
I am seriously reevaluating having anyone in my life (besides family) that is a known Trump supporter. I told MH today I'm going to step away from a friendship, a girl I don't see all that often anyway but we've been trying to make plans to get together with our LOs soon, she posts some wildly offensive stuff on social media (and has lost a lot of friendships over this kind of stuff in the past) and also isn't getting her LO the flu shot because she doesn't believe in it... so I was hesitant to get together anyway. And the friend I had the blow-up with on FB last night tried calling me today and I just let it go to voicemail. I am not going out of my way to mend or maintain relationships with people that I do not share core values and morals with, I'm sorry, I'm just not. Life is too short for that and I can't pretend it doesn't matter to me. I have been friends with people of all political persuasions in the past and we've even managed to have many respectful conversations where we end up agreeing to disagree - but this is so different. I can't agree to disagree on Trump, the things he does/says and what he stands for. Nope.
Post by HelgaHuffle on Nov 9, 2016 13:59:47 GMT -5
salemkitty I'm so sorry he's so sick! I'm happy you got to come home and I hope he's starts to feel better soon.
geners I feel the same way. I don't have many close friends these days but I feel this way about my inlaws. I can't even fathom being around them right now.
gdaisy09 I don't think I can forgive this. My H has already said that I shouldn't go posting things on FB in anger. I'm sure he just doesn't want me to offend her. Fuck that. I'll post whatever I want. That might be nothing, but it's my decision to make. Offending her isn't going to stop me.
Wow I don't think I've ever seen you swear before.
DD is 1!! Eeeeekkk! We have her party tonight. I was able to make a icing of sorts from chocolate she can have so she gets a smash cupcake! All but maybe 2 people we invited to the party are coming, so it will be busy, but so fun to see friend and catch up. My SIL is coming with my nephews too so that is exciting (they live 100 miles away and the rest of our family is way far away so cool to have some family for big events)
DD is 1!! Eeeeekkk! We have her party tonight. I was able to make a icing of sorts from chocolate she can have so she gets a smash cupcake! All but maybe 2 people we invited to the party are coming, so it will be busy, but so fun to see friend and catch up. My SIL is coming with my nephews too so that is exciting (they live 100 miles away and the rest of our family is way far away so cool to have some family for big events)
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