I was anxious for it all to be over, but incredibly disappointed with the results. At my workplace, everyone was in a really bad mood the next day, including myself, since the results were not as most expected. I live in a traditionally Democratic state, so many people were very upset, including me. A few people at work complained of their stomach's hurting after the election and some actually expressed wishing to go to a support group.

For me, it doesn't even come down to being a Democrat vs a Republican though. As bluebicycle said, the worst possible candidate was picked, in my opinion too. I accept that everyone has their own perspective though.

I try to suppress my feelings regarding the results of the election, otherwise too much anger, sadness, and especially fear will affect me. The sexism and comments tied to this whole election has been triggering some past trauma in me (the comments and attitudes towards women as well as the women who came forward about different things throughout the election). Same with issues surrounding race and ethnicity. I'm pretty horrified by this whole election, actually.

Now, there's nothing that can be done to change the results, so all I'm trying to do is accept that piece. Of course, acceptance does not mean liking the results. I'm still angry and worried about the future. Hopefully the worst won't happen, is all I'm trying to tell myself to cope with it.