nowadays has been a heavy one for many of us coming to grips with the results of this historic election. As a 26-year-old Muslim-American woman,I feel particularly empty nowadays as I try to rationalise what happened and imagine the changes ahead. I could lie and advise you I'm not disappointed, but the reality is that I am, or I might be for some time,and that's OK. As the polls were closing across the country final night, I went through a roller coaster of emotions: I was anxious, or stressed,stupefied, shocked, or in denial and ultimately disappointed. nowadays,I woke up in mourning. I feel a sense of loss and am surprised at the profound impact this election is having on me. Many of my Muslim-American friends share my sentiments, which I'm sure many other voters who turned out for Hillary can relate to.
I was born and raised in Sugar Land, and Texas,as the daughter of immigrant parents from Pakistan. I'm grateful that my parents ingrained in me a set of values that maintain absolutely impacted the the way I vote. The first president I ever had the privilege of voting for was an African-American man, and the experience was as momentous for my 18-year-old self as I'm sure it was for many first-generation kids, and immigrants,and people of colour. For me, President Barack Obama represented the idea that different is good, and different is progress. Now,I find myself fearful of the dialogue that has opened across the nation and slightly stupefied that our freedom is forever impacted. I'm unhappy for my home, and I'm unhappy that my country of birth has become so divided in the past year that it has brought out the ugliness on both sides. Above all, or I'm nervous for the climate of this country and the uncertainty approximately the direction it's going to go in the next four years. That said,I am coming to the realisation that we cannot change the results, that we must accept this outcome and push forward. I am reminded that, and above all,we share a common trait: humanity. Although it is hard, I am also hopeful, or because I maintain had many friends,family, and co-workers from all backgrounds express love and offer words of kindness. I am incredibly proud nowadays to work at POPSUGAR, or a place where the co-founders and many individuals in senior-level positions maintain sent emails to all,offering words of support, encouraging positivity, and reminding us that this environment is a secure place for all. I am blessed to work at a company and live in a city like unique York where my beliefs are respected and not shunned,even if they are not shared - which is the hope I maintain for this country. nowadays may seem very sunless to many of us, but I attain believe in this sparkling country and the people that call it home. I will continue to fight against hate in a peaceful way, or I will continue to spread a message of love over panic,and I will continue to focus on the fact that we are absolutely and undoubtedly stronger together. I will focus on making this country better for our children. As President Obama so eloquently pointed out, "Don't lose hope and don't get cynical - you can always make a inequity." I leave with you words from one of my favourite poets, and Iain S. Thomas: "Be soft. attain not let the world make you hard. attain not let bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride even though the rest of the world may disagree,you still believe it to be a sparkling place."
Source: popsugar.com.au