I haven’t written a post since the election because a) it was fucking depressing and b) I didn’t want to come on here and spout uninformed takes without taking a moment to learn and listen.
I absolutely cannot stand his voice either. Makes my skin crawl. I had prepared myself for the possibility of this outcome cause I had to shield myself from the absolute devastation that 2016 caused. I am so dissapointed in the voters that decided to sit out this election. But, I am happy that he at least didn’t win the popular vote. And, even though I am not looking forward to the next 4 years I am a little happy that it’s republican across the board so they have only themselves to blame when all his plans go in the shitter. I guess I am super petty and dejected at the moment.
Definitely have stopped reading/ watching news completely, which makes me feel uninformed but my mental health needed to come first. Also avoiding social media. Really didn't want to read a million opinions about "what she did wrong"..... We do what we need to do to survive right now!
HBD to you. I’m sorry to say that I will stop following you and your stories (which I love). I feel like I’m traveling in New York, and, this summer, Greece. However, I did not realize that I would hear politics. I am a Trump supporter from the Deep South. But, I have never mentioned that at any time, even when you were promoting Harris. I believe everyone has the right to vote for who they want. I don’t want to be divided, though. I don’t want to hear about how much you dislike his voice, just like I’m sure you wouldn’t want to hear how much I can’t stand to hear Kamala whine and talk and laugh at everything when it’s inappropriate. I started following you long ago on Facebook (I think) when you started Mommy Shorts. I have loved seeing your beautiful girls growing up. Thank you for sharing your content with others.
I'm sorry you feel like you cannot continue to enjoy my account. It's especially disappointing because I think I'm at a moment where I am trying to understand how we all got here politically, so insights such as yours are valuable. That doesn't mean my feelings are any different about Trump; it's just trying to understand what went wrong with the Democrats that made people seek a different option or sit this one out. I do not believe we are infallible as a party and am willing to learn from our mistakes. Maybe ask yourself why so many people have such intense dislike for the person you support?
My goal - I will NEVER hear his voice again. I apparently can’t choose a real president or an anti-racist, anti-evil, anti-all the horrific things country. But I can choose that I will go out of my way to never hear his voice ever again in my lifetime. I am keeping up with news with a huge time delay. My anxiety cannot. I am focused on my family, the individuals I come across in my real day and my community. I honestly feel like I truly hate this country sometimes. Hard to admit? Sad? Also true. We’ve been dealing with his sh for almost a decade. It’s hard.
I deleted all my news and social apps from my phone the second that I got that early morning pop up notification from the AP calling the race in favor of TFG. It’s been exactly what I needed to preserve what’s left of my mental health and kind of fun to be oblivious to all the chatter at work.
I stopped watching the news a couple of years ago. Even local news. I don't want to hear anything Trump because I strongly, strongly dislike this man. He disgusts me like no other human ever has or ever will. Now if there is major breaking news, I'll watch.
No news for me. Too depressing!! I don’t think I will ever get over this election, makes me very sick to my stomach 🤮
Happy birthday to you. I just turned 56 myself! The upcoming holidays are going to be tough this year. Just recently lost my mom after a very quick illness and just not in the holiday spirit💔 congratulations on the new place. Nothing worse than moving though, much luck, love and patience with that!!!!
So sorry about your mom. The first holidays after I suddenly lost my dad were tough so I get it. But I had little kids so I had to go through the motions. I did find comfort in honoring my dad by celebrating him in quiet moments, like having some eggnog by the tree while listening to old-school Christmas tunes - one of his fave things to do. I hope you can find some small moments of peace, too. 💕
I think everyone just needs to accept it and have faith good will come of it. It can’t get much worse than the last 4 years. I’m so tired of all the negativity. He won. It’s done.
Circle back, girl. I am not tryna talk election crap when I want to enjoy my holiday with my kids and husband. I KNOW you got the tea, so maybe after New Year's we can talk about it? Happy 50th to you, you're stunning 🌹
Yes, I have stopped watching the news. And I only scan the NYT headlines each day instead of reading in-depth. My mental health can’t take it. I did the same from 2016 to when the pandemic started. I am fortunate to have this privilege. I know that even when the orange clown dismantles everything and the USA begins to fall apart, my loved ones and I will be basically protected, due to our financial circumstances and where we live (Blue Northeast state). It’s all his followers who will suffer. And that honestly makes me sad for them. They have been duped. Again. History has shown us how this happens and what goes down, and it’s not going to be pretty.
I absolutely cannot stand his voice either. Makes my skin crawl. I had prepared myself for the possibility of this outcome cause I had to shield myself from the absolute devastation that 2016 caused. I am so dissapointed in the voters that decided to sit out this election. But, I am happy that he at least didn’t win the popular vote. And, even though I am not looking forward to the next 4 years I am a little happy that it’s republican across the board so they have only themselves to blame when all his plans go in the shitter. I guess I am super petty and dejected at the moment.
Definitely have stopped reading/ watching news completely, which makes me feel uninformed but my mental health needed to come first. Also avoiding social media. Really didn't want to read a million opinions about "what she did wrong"..... We do what we need to do to survive right now!
HBD to you. I’m sorry to say that I will stop following you and your stories (which I love). I feel like I’m traveling in New York, and, this summer, Greece. However, I did not realize that I would hear politics. I am a Trump supporter from the Deep South. But, I have never mentioned that at any time, even when you were promoting Harris. I believe everyone has the right to vote for who they want. I don’t want to be divided, though. I don’t want to hear about how much you dislike his voice, just like I’m sure you wouldn’t want to hear how much I can’t stand to hear Kamala whine and talk and laugh at everything when it’s inappropriate. I started following you long ago on Facebook (I think) when you started Mommy Shorts. I have loved seeing your beautiful girls growing up. Thank you for sharing your content with others.
I'm sorry you feel like you cannot continue to enjoy my account. It's especially disappointing because I think I'm at a moment where I am trying to understand how we all got here politically, so insights such as yours are valuable. That doesn't mean my feelings are any different about Trump; it's just trying to understand what went wrong with the Democrats that made people seek a different option or sit this one out. I do not believe we are infallible as a party and am willing to learn from our mistakes. Maybe ask yourself why so many people have such intense dislike for the person you support?
We’ve also stopped watching the news. Local/National/Cable - hard pass right now.
My goal - I will NEVER hear his voice again. I apparently can’t choose a real president or an anti-racist, anti-evil, anti-all the horrific things country. But I can choose that I will go out of my way to never hear his voice ever again in my lifetime. I am keeping up with news with a huge time delay. My anxiety cannot. I am focused on my family, the individuals I come across in my real day and my community. I honestly feel like I truly hate this country sometimes. Hard to admit? Sad? Also true. We’ve been dealing with his sh for almost a decade. It’s hard.
I deleted all my news and social apps from my phone the second that I got that early morning pop up notification from the AP calling the race in favor of TFG. It’s been exactly what I needed to preserve what’s left of my mental health and kind of fun to be oblivious to all the chatter at work.
Stopped watching the news. Plan on reengaging in Feb. I, too, cannot stand the sound of his voice.
I stopped watching the news a couple of years ago. Even local news. I don't want to hear anything Trump because I strongly, strongly dislike this man. He disgusts me like no other human ever has or ever will. Now if there is major breaking news, I'll watch.
No news for me. Too depressing!! I don’t think I will ever get over this election, makes me very sick to my stomach 🤮
Happy birthday to you. I just turned 56 myself! The upcoming holidays are going to be tough this year. Just recently lost my mom after a very quick illness and just not in the holiday spirit💔 congratulations on the new place. Nothing worse than moving though, much luck, love and patience with that!!!!
So sorry about your mom. The first holidays after I suddenly lost my dad were tough so I get it. But I had little kids so I had to go through the motions. I did find comfort in honoring my dad by celebrating him in quiet moments, like having some eggnog by the tree while listening to old-school Christmas tunes - one of his fave things to do. I hope you can find some small moments of peace, too. 💕
I think everyone just needs to accept it and have faith good will come of it. It can’t get much worse than the last 4 years. I’m so tired of all the negativity. He won. It’s done.
Aging is like rediscovering myself in ways I never expected. hahah
Circle back, girl. I am not tryna talk election crap when I want to enjoy my holiday with my kids and husband. I KNOW you got the tea, so maybe after New Year's we can talk about it? Happy 50th to you, you're stunning 🌹
Yes, I have stopped watching the news. And I only scan the NYT headlines each day instead of reading in-depth. My mental health can’t take it. I did the same from 2016 to when the pandemic started. I am fortunate to have this privilege. I know that even when the orange clown dismantles everything and the USA begins to fall apart, my loved ones and I will be basically protected, due to our financial circumstances and where we live (Blue Northeast state). It’s all his followers who will suffer. And that honestly makes me sad for them. They have been duped. Again. History has shown us how this happens and what goes down, and it’s not going to be pretty.
I can’t figure out how to get the secret stories even though I’m a subscriber! 😂
Did you get the welcome email? There is a link to google form to input your IG handle
Same here! I didn’t get the welcome email (or at least I can’t find it…)
You all have been in the new apartment for 3 years?!? Congrats on the new place
If you go to the Insta page, upper part of the screen, the little stories in circles. I had to tool around to find it too!