A hell of a week

It has been a hell of a week. My disappointment in my fellow Americans is profound, though in some ways, not entirely surprising. But let’s be real, as a cis, white male in the coming America, I have little to fear.

That’s why I didn’t vote for myself. I made my voting decisions because no matter who won, I wasn’t in danger in any way. No, I voted for those who don’t fall into that simple little category. I voted for those whose voices are always drowned out, whose rights are rarely protected.

I voted for the women in our country, for our LGBTQ+ neighbors, for our non-white neighbors. You know, those groups that make up well over half of the citizens of this country. Those groups who, now, very reasonably feel increased levels of fear.

I am sorry. I am sorry we failed you. I am sorry that you have to fear the decisions of an immoral, criminal, racist, rapist and the unhinged people he surrounds himself with. I can’t change that, though I wish I could. There is only one thing I can do.

Know this, I will always be a safe place. I will always be a safe person. I will always do whatever is in my power to love, support, defend anyone who needs or wants it. There are many like me. Find us. Trust us. Please. When you feel uncertain, we promise, we are safe.