I’m crying over elections rn

I can’t do elections or politics anymore I just can’t. I just voted cause I wanted to help… but people hate violently over picking a president. I’m crying while typing this. I’m scared there’s gonna be a war. I’m scared of everything right now. I’m scared of what my friend would think of me when she figures out I voted for trump. I just voted on what my parents voted for honestly cause I’m too scared and I don’t understand any of this. I’m terrified of elections. I don’t know if I ever want to vote again or stay in this country… at least my friend is nicer than some people…

User11123

Date posted: 19w ago

While I may disagree with your politics, you have the right to vote for whoever you choose and you have no obligation to share that information with anyone. Everyone is just doing the best they can, and one vote does not determine who you are as a person. I hope your friend can see that. Don’t let one vote make you doubt yourself or who you are. If you made a mistake, that’s ok. If you feel confident in your vote, that’s ok too. Remember what is important - having good intentions, being kind when we can, being understanding of our fellow human beings who are all going through struggles we don’t see. You will get through this and one day it will feel like a distant memory.

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 19w ago

@User11123 I don’t feel confident anymore or at all

User11123

Date posted: 19w ago

@1000anonymous1000 That’s ok! You made a choice in the moment as best as you could. You did the best you could and none of us are perfect. Your single vote didn’t change the outcome of the election. Nobody has to know about it if you don’t want them to. Just remember we are all human and we are all flawed, and we are all just doing the best we can in our circumstances.

IrishMom94

Date posted: 19w ago

Darlin I feel ya, I worked the election yesterday and we had officers sitting outside the entire day to protect us and the ballots as they were transported to the supervisor of elections office in our county’s main city. I have heard different rumors and some voters believe we have corruption and what they vote for isn’t taken but it really is. As soon as you put your ballot into the big machine at the end you have cast your votes and they are tallied with other people’s. Your vote is a secret ballot and nobody else knows what you voted except a piece of paper, I hope this helps

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 19w ago

I’m scared someone gonna beat me up…

Anonymous

Date posted: 19w ago

Hi it’s okay, you have the right to vote for whoever you want. It’s a free country, the US. There’s nothing wrong with you or your beliefs. It’s just who you are. I hope you along with people of all beliefs are respected and safe. We should find common ground as a country and love our neighbors no matter what they believe in. Wishing you well ❤️

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 19w ago

@Anonymous Fr but I see people unfollow each other just because they voted for someone… the didn’t like and my ocd is rising from all this

Anonymous

Date posted: 18w ago

@1000anonymous1000 - I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe you can try to sit with the uncertainty of not knowing someone's political views. You can think "maybe they will be okay with my opinion, maybe not". But I will mention that, unfortunately, it may be unsafe to share some political views. People may get mad. I understand that in some places you should avoid politics (like work, etc.) but people seem to be less inclusive than in the past. It's such a shame. You can try sharing your feelings with someone who agrees with your political leanings. If you voted for Trump I think that's fine. I believe people mean well when they vots (at least most of the time). I'm sure you meant well when choosing him. I voted for a candidate that wasn't even on the ballot and I respect your views. Be strong 💪 and best wishes

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 19w ago

People act like that tho…

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