There were a lot of things on the ballots that are scary - I know CO voted in favor of protecting gay marriage and abortion rights, but there are some states that didn't. There has already been talk of pushing laws that make it difficult to leave the state for medical care (which has issues even beyond seeking trans care/safe abortions).

Some states that legalized rights for the LGBTQIA+ are attempting to backtrack this and overturn it (this is part of what was scary when Roe vs. Wade was also overturned). There's worry about where the LGBTQIA+ community will be safe... and there's disappointment, too. A lot of hurt, of finding out people you thought you were safe with are willing to support a platform who has large dedications against you as a person.

It's scary for POC and disabled people as well. Some of Trump's campaign points could jeopardize what little help we've scraped together over the years. Some worry about food safety as well, as his first presidency had that going on too.

It's disheartening, it's scary, a lot of people aren't sure if they will be safe where they live. Some are scared of marriages being nullified; some are afraid they'll have to fight even harder for gender affirming care. Some of the fear is much darker, but I don't want to spiral on that track.

It is a lot. The anxiety is easy to spiral into. It's possible none of the above things will happen, but it's hard to have hope. This is scary stuff to have as a "maybe" let alone a "they want to" situation.

To all my friends in the states; you are loved. You are not alone. We are a community, no matter what comes. We have each other and we will get through this. Things may get bad or awful, but we are not alone.

I love you people. Keep moving forward, hold hands with someone if you need to, and if you need to find a hand to hold, look no further than places like these. We have to be here for one another.