Okay, so, if you're like me and live in the USA, you're probably feeling a range of emotions: despair, disgust, existential dread...
But the piece of advice I want to give is to not give up the fight. The American government was specifically designed to get as little done as possible - and for once, it works in our favor.
The rise of fascism specifically relies on people like us staying silent out of fear - so it's more important than ever that we don't.
Do what you're able: donate to advocacy groups, join protests, volunteer at your local library/LGBTQ+ center or anything else you can. Support authors now more than ever (preferably not through Amazon because Bezos benefits greatly from a Trump presidency).
Under the rule of people like these, anything can be an act of protest - even something as simple as taking a few minutes to find joy in your day. I know that it's hard when your very right to exist on the line (I've cried more in the last week than I have in the last 10 years) but we CANNOT let them win.
I love you all so much. Let's do our best in the coming years to protect our rights.

















