Welcome back, Blue! You were missed!

A lot of us are shaken, triggered and flattened by the election. Anyone who's ever been bullied or assaulted is feeling it. God help all the people of color and immigrants, all the children feeling they are not welcome or safe in their own country. It's a hard, scary time. That said, even the president elect has said he is not touching gay marriage. And a majority of the popular vote was for Clinton. We have to connect with those who do want us and have our backs. You've come to the right place.

Blue, it is so good to see you! Like DW says, I feel the same way, but you are home here with us! Hugs and Support to you!!

BlueD, so glad you checked in. My country is not too fond of me either, and in fairness, I am not thrilled with it right now. i wear a safety pin to remind mysef I can use tools to keep myself together, and now... it means I am goin to be a safe place for those who feel as scared as I do. Given the way the incoming admin resembles my dad and his toxic fam.... Well, let us hold on to each other, okay? Purs to you.

The man has not stepped one foot in the Oval Office yet and everyone is jumping to conclusions. It is not worth getting our health out of control. Yes he is talking and everyone is changing his words. I don't think he is the threat to to this country. At this time we are the threat that could pretentious turn this country in a very bad direction and we will have no one to blame but ourselves. Not Donald. Like Hillary said and like Obama said yesterday. Give the man a chance. From businesses that we work for, from the counties we live in, to the state we live in, to the wonderful county we live in needs to be run like a business because that's what it is. Not some politician lining her or his pockets with our hard earned money. And that's what is scary losing what we all earned. I don't think you have to worry too much about college. If you believe in yourself from within success will happen. It will still be tough but miracles will still happen even in this time. It's a opinion and just venting. But nothing can taken from nothing.

Scott

Well, I dropped out of college once,this semester, due to depression, inability to concentrate.
It's not so much Trump as what his election says about what people think...that they hate me and want me dead.
If I really can't focus well enough to finish college, then I can't pay for my health problems.
I'm tired of living in constant fear.
If I can't make it, I will give the people what they want, stop costing them money.

People don't want you dead. People want to stop being ripped off. The enemy is not you or any of us. It's the neoliberal system that has put more and more of what ought to be the public sector into the hands of private businesses - and then blamed their theft of our quality of life on the government and the poor instead of on the rabid capitalists who are wringing every cent out of us and destroying our country to feed their greed.

God willing we will bounce back from this with an energized progressive movement.

I am getting blamed for corporate greed, but if I lose medical access, it won't matter.
...I honestly wish I could just quit fighting. I am so tired.
I'll go to intensive outpatient tomorrow and keep trying.

Welcome back Bluedragon. The prejudice in this country is crazy after Trump's election. A lot of people are scared. Remember the voter turnout was very low and Trump didn't get the popular vote. Don't let the haters get to you.

2magicman, The country is not a business and Trump's business practices are terrible.
http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/31/news/companies/donald-trump-bankruptcy/index.html
Trump is a huge threat to the country and the world.

Omg i have missed u so much.welcome bk. Sorry to hear things are tough :( hugs.

blue, I dropped in and out of college, too, with depression going on. I had just run away from the collapsed democracy of Uruguay, the collapse that set the military out on the streets and gave me PTSD in an encounter with them. My family was promilitary and antidemocracy, so they blamed me for that encounter and my PTSD. I was lucky to be US born and have a US passport and the chance to be safe up here, but I was all alone. Nobody ever heard of Uruguay so far away, so it was like it was all a nightmare of my own.

We can get you through how you feel this semester, ok? It's tough, and that's real. You're not alone, though. I just want you to know that. I got through it and finished college somehow without anybody at all to lean on. Please lean on us here, ok?

Hey Blue remember me? I used to be Floydlover1969 but I'm back under a new name. Good to see ya buddy :) but so sorry you are going through the mire once again :( As mug and the others have said, lean on us for support ok?

hugs

Manda xx

Welcome Blue. I don't think we've met before but it is nice to meet you. The things that are happening in this country, while distressing, are not your fault and they are not about you personally. I apologize if I crush others' toes in saying this, but the voice of the Trump supporters came mainly from blue collar white men and rural white populations living in poverty. Our country has overlooked them for a long time, and they are angry, but their anger is misplaced in attacking other demographics. They want a voice and better wages and living conditions and as long as they get that, I don't think they consider other groups very much. That may come from not knowing about other groups. If one grows up in a small town with only white people and no open conversation about sexuality or gender fluidity, one is more likely to be racist or homophobic because they simply never heard the other side of the story. That has nothing to do with who YOU are as a person.

But ignore all that hubbub. It is too soon to tell what this presidency will be like, and then it is only for 4 years. 4 years is not a very long time in the grand scheme of things, and you are right that 1/2 of the country voted in favor of Clinton's message of unity and equal rights. You still have a lot of allies now, just as you did before the campaign got heated. You can do this. I know it is a grueling fight against the things you are going through, but it gets better. The problems get resolved and they become less intrusive and less frequent. The initial stages of treatment are the hardest, and it is natural to consider if that quality of life is worth it. It really is okay that you feel that way. But never forget that it gets better and you are fighting for that better tomorrow. I believe in your strength!

Huge hug for you sweetie....it is great to see you....there will always be some rotten apples and unfortunately they can often seem stronger then all of the good but I think that we have to be cognizant of that...
So many people think very highly of you including me and those are the people who matter in your life
A lot of people want the freedom to be who we are...That's what freedom is....huge hug....xo

Don't like to hear you struggling so much. The majority are worried about our country. Trump/Pence are scary but we'll have to weather the storm together. You know what a good group we have here. Come often and vent. We want you. Lots of support and gentle hugs.

hugs, blue, i've missed you so much. it is wonderful to hear from you, but i'm sorry you are having this bad time. i really hope you can stay tight here with us and let us support you through the fearful times; i know there is a lot of that going on - but we are standing up with everyone who is being frightened.
our world has only begun to get close to where it needs to be and what seems like a set back is just lies, it cannot remain or be allowed to become reality 0- there are too many who are awake to truth. more hugs and strength when you need it, Lilly