I think I know now

[Timewas]

About how a person who has been on trial and is waiting for the verdict feels...Gonna be a rough week.

[brewens]

1. Your lawyer tells you he thinks he's gonna get you off, but jury's can be unpredictable.

It's just like that. But we're facing four to life.

[Timewas]

2. Really

It is not just me but a decision as to whether this country will survive or not...if we lose it wil not make it...

[regnaD kciN]

3. Perfect description...

Throughout this general election cycle, I was looking forward to voting (which, in this state, is mail-only). But, when I actually deposited my ballot, and found out it had been counted, I felt no elation -- only the dread feeling that my own vote in a deep-blue state counts for little, and that we were now at the mercy of voters from very different states than mine, in whose judgment, based on four years ago, I had zero confidence. And, beyond that consideration, not 100% confidence that the will of the voters will ever be known or allowed to prevail, thanks to an administration with no commitment to democracy, state legislatures filled with religious-right ideologues in gerrymandered positions and, of course, our newly-packed SCOTUS.

[Timewas]

5. Pretty much same

We also have vote by mail I dropped mine and wife's off instead of mailing it. Now we have to wait and see how crazy it has really become..Does America survive or not.

[BannonsLiver]

9. Zero confidence is irrational at this point.

Caution is warranted but that POV is as detached from reality as Trumpers who think there is no way he can lose.

[sprinkleeninow]

4. I have moments of peace, then apprehension slips in some and I find myself on edge.

Never been through anything such as this before. It being felt personally and collectively with those of one mind and of one accord.

[Timewas]

6. Yes

None of us have been through anything that even comes close, like world war we must win to survive as a country.

[sprinkleeninow]

8. Your expressive post is much appreciated. 💙

[Laffy Kat]

7. Yes, it is.

I have taken off work the first three days of next week and I wanted to take off the whole week but couldn't get it approved. I suspect I'll be a mess Monday and Tuesday.

[handmade34]

10. for me

it's 2016 all over again... I still have PTSD from 4 years ago