Comments on: Love When It Is Difficult: Moving Forward After Election Night

By: wallflourgirl

wallflourgirl — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 21:49:16 +0000

In reply to Emily.

Emily, thank you for sharing here! I enjoyed reading your perspective on the importance of continuing to live with kindness and spirit. I definitely agree that that kind of shared fellow-feeling will be even more vital than ever from here on out. And while it’s important for me to say honestly that I don’t agree with both candidates’ platforms equally, I do think that cooperative change moving forward will be critical to that meaningful life that you mentioned.

Thanks again for sharing, and I hope that you keep finding ways to believe and stay kind. Happiest of holidays, Emily!

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 15:23:01 +0000

I want to share with you! But honestly, I totally respect both candidates. They are very talented, and has created the authority for themselves. For politics, there are many secrets are not susceptible unveiled. Two candidates in this election, they are no longer an independent individual, they now represent their party. And whether they and their party choose what aisle, I think they all have one thing in common is the national spirit, all for America. And each of us, the usual people, even though the world has shaken up to what level, we still have to continue to live and live very kind, very enthusiastic, very meaningful for ourself, family, beloved people. Of course, must have fun in life, too! I hope that you also have the belief in future, and in people, including our new president whatever who is he, like me!

By: wallflourgirl

wallflourgirl — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:43:33 +0000

In reply to Ruby & Cake.

Oh my goodness. First off, I am so sorry that you had to experience and witness that–that kind of behavior is emblematic of a mindset that I can’t even begin to fathom, and that makes me really so upset. I’m sending all the best wishes and kindness your way from halfway across the world–thank you for continuing to be a beacon during this tough period xo

By: wallflourgirl

wallflourgirl — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:41:40 +0000

In reply to Anna Johnston.

Thank you SO much, Anna. Reading your comment really lifted me up in this crazy, harrowing week. I know that the world is watching–I’m inclined to quote my friend, who posted the next day: “Dear World: We’re sorry. Dear America: Let’s get to work.” Sending you all the best wishes from across the globe xo

By: wallflourgirl

wallflourgirl — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:25:43 +0000

In reply to Andrea @ Cooking with a Wallflower.

Sorry that it’s taken so long to respond to this–a lot of processing has been going on around here. I do have faith that the world won’t allow itself to go up in flames on account of Trump–but I also imagine that we’ll be taking a lot of steps back from the hard-fought victories that we’ve earned in the past decade. Sending lots of good wishes your way and to everyone in your life, Andrea xo

By: Ruby & Cake

Ruby & Cake — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:32:24 +0000

On election Night (or afternoon in our case in Australia) I walked past a group of pro trump supporters (some american expats some australians) who were screaming out “grab her by the pussy” in unison and trying to grab any women who were walking by. His election has had far reaching consequences it would seem. I find myself in a liberal bubble sometimes which can make it hard to see the whys and hows that have led to his election. All I know is that there the world is an unhappy place a lot of the time and his election is proof of that – but what cheers me up is posts like this that seek answers without mudslinging and all the millions of people who have given strong voices of support and love makes me think not all is lost. x

By: Anna Johnston

Anna Johnston — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 01:59:15 +0000

Wow!
Such a mighty BIG subject this one & even here, all the way around the opposite side of the world you guys call “Down Under” we were not left unaffected as America spoke as one on your election day for change.
So, I wish for America that caring & acceptance & loving & joy comes back into fashion as everyone around the world loves what your nation stands for.

By: Andrea @ Cooking with a Wallflower

Andrea @ Cooking with a Wallflower — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:02:32 +0000

It’s hard to wrap my mind around the idea of having Trump as our next president. I think part of it is that living in the Bay Area we’re surrounded by liberals, and those who aren’t, were secretive about their viewpoints. It’s hard to see how the rest of the country could feel that Trump would make a good president without a political/military background or be okay with the stories that surround him. But the thing is, we’ve always been okay in the end. We’ve rallied and we moved on. Like when Arnold Schwarzenegger became the governor of California. He had no experience, yet he managed to lead California for years. There were some good policies and there were some not so great ones. And maybe it’ll be the same with Trump. It’ll take awhile to get there, but hopefully we’ll rally together and somehow move forward to better our country.

By: wallflourgirl

wallflourgirl — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 06:50:42 +0000

In reply to heather (delicious not gorgeous).

It’s all a little bit surreal, isn’t it? We definitely had the same experience here, where everyone walked around as if we were in a dream. That being said, it was astounding how much commiseration happened throughout the day–people consoling one another, giving one another reassuring words of hope, and simply making eye contact with one another. It’s small, but perhaps by engaging in these moments of mutual recognition we can move forward in a more open and sensitive way. I’m sending you all the hugs and good wishes, Heather! Totally empathize.

By: heather (delicious not gorgeous)

heather (delicious not gorgeous) — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:55:23 +0000

i can’t seem to stop crying; while the majority of the people i have on social media have similar viewpoints as me, there are a couple people who don’t. which is fine, but i feel hurt that they feel such a way, even though it’s completely their decision to make. and i just feel paralyzed. while i admire those who say that they will fight to love and help and volunteer and donate, i have a hard time imagining how that would come to fruition on a large scale, especially given the actions that i predict will be coming soon.