The recent election results were all but expected, and with those results came a storm of anger, insults, distress, joy, and excitement. One look at social media will show how divided people are on the topic. From the #NotMyPresident tweets to people blocking each other because of who they voted for, it's clear that the results of this election were all but unifying.
Do I find all this anger, outrage, name-calling, and fear absurd and sad? Yes.
Am I worried by the violent division our nation seems to be facing? Yes.
Am I surprised by any of it? Sadly, no.
Like many others, I am worried. I'm worried about how this whole mess plays out. I'm worried about what Trump will do with our great nation. I'm worried about how divided we are. But I'm also hopeful.
In the last few weeks, Trump seems to have put a fresh foot forward. After watching his victory speech, Hillary's concession speech, President Obama's short speech, and the results of Trump's visit to the White House and talk with the President, I am hopeful for what is to come. Trump seems willing to work with people and take their advice.
To echo a common theme of many of the recent speeches, we need to unite behind our new President, for better or for worse, and give him our support. Only when we are united can we stand strong and show the world what we are capable of.
