Hi. I deleted all my social media including TikTok but made sure to follow you on here because I've valued your breakdown of NYT coverage. I used to consider myself that optimistic person that you describe your dad to be, but this week has been brutal, and I relate so much to the pain in your voice in this recording. It's physically painful to know that people would rather troll than protect their fellow Americans.
I feel like that is something the media is not reporting on. I live in a blue dot in a red state. It's not just racism and sexism, I believe it's a twisted schadenfreude. Obviously it's getting joy from hurting women and minorities which is where the racism and sexism comes into play, but the *joy of trolling* is not something I've seen anyone talk about. They revel in seeing "the other team" upset at the outcome. They thrive on getting a reaction.
The other thought I had was I completely agree about saving your money. I had the same reaction the day after, and it's comforting to know I wasn't the only person who felt it. I deleted, unsubscribed, and canceled most things. Me and my husband plan to have a "financial date" this weekend to discuss cutting back on anything we deem unnecessary spending (or companies we no longer wish to support). I work for a credit union, and I think this needs to be the biggest message everyone should be putting out there right now. It's going to be so crucial if economic projections were correct.
The last thing I wanted to say specifically to you is there is optimism in knowing you are not alone. I'm some dumb white lady in the middle of Missouri, but we're out here. And after the initial grieving, I tried to think about what was in my control and that's helping raise 2 white boys to be empathetic, critical thinkers who care about others when everything around them is going to shit. That's the part I'll be playing the next few years. And my hope is that that small action gives you hope as well.
I landed here from TikTok after following you for some months. I’ve appreciated your coverage on the NYT, one of the few people I have found who has been addressing this in such detail. Your analysis here was absolutely correct and made me feel less crazy for what I think is coming. Like you, I hope time proves me wrong. Thank you for your important work.
I listened to the whole thing. I’m terrified. Thank you for also being honest about your terror. I clicked over to LinkedIn and there were three authors/influencers in the mental health space (3 white women and one Asian-American woman) talking about how many they are. Gag. I’ve been dissociating, trying to sleep as much as possible. Freaked TF out. I am so glad you have your sister to talk to. I’ve talked to some close friends. But the holes in the cloak of my white woman community are showing. I have no idea what I’m going to do.
Hi. I deleted all my social media including TikTok but made sure to follow you on here because I've valued your breakdown of NYT coverage. I used to consider myself that optimistic person that you describe your dad to be, but this week has been brutal, and I relate so much to the pain in your voice in this recording. It's physically painful to know that people would rather troll than protect their fellow Americans.
I feel like that is something the media is not reporting on. I live in a blue dot in a red state. It's not just racism and sexism, I believe it's a twisted schadenfreude. Obviously it's getting joy from hurting women and minorities which is where the racism and sexism comes into play, but the *joy of trolling* is not something I've seen anyone talk about. They revel in seeing "the other team" upset at the outcome. They thrive on getting a reaction.
The other thought I had was I completely agree about saving your money. I had the same reaction the day after, and it's comforting to know I wasn't the only person who felt it. I deleted, unsubscribed, and canceled most things. Me and my husband plan to have a "financial date" this weekend to discuss cutting back on anything we deem unnecessary spending (or companies we no longer wish to support). I work for a credit union, and I think this needs to be the biggest message everyone should be putting out there right now. It's going to be so crucial if economic projections were correct.
The last thing I wanted to say specifically to you is there is optimism in knowing you are not alone. I'm some dumb white lady in the middle of Missouri, but we're out here. And after the initial grieving, I tried to think about what was in my control and that's helping raise 2 white boys to be empathetic, critical thinkers who care about others when everything around them is going to shit. That's the part I'll be playing the next few years. And my hope is that that small action gives you hope as well.
Please keep sharing and creating.
Appreciate you,
Ashley
I landed here from TikTok after following you for some months. I’ve appreciated your coverage on the NYT, one of the few people I have found who has been addressing this in such detail. Your analysis here was absolutely correct and made me feel less crazy for what I think is coming. Like you, I hope time proves me wrong. Thank you for your important work.
I listened to the whole thing. I’m terrified. Thank you for also being honest about your terror. I clicked over to LinkedIn and there were three authors/influencers in the mental health space (3 white women and one Asian-American woman) talking about how many they are. Gag. I’ve been dissociating, trying to sleep as much as possible. Freaked TF out. I am so glad you have your sister to talk to. I’ve talked to some close friends. But the holes in the cloak of my white woman community are showing. I have no idea what I’m going to do.