I am saddened big time, but happy at the same time.

[LilElf70]

I want to cry, but then I want to rejoice, all at the same time. It will take everyone a while to get over this. I know it was very hard for Biden to make this decision, but it seems he probably did this for the country, not the party. He's a very smart man. And now he can actually retire knowing he did the very best for this country. I am so proud of what he has accomplished in his career. And he's not done yet. I don't see him slowing down in the next few months. Damn, what an emotional moment for all of us. It's going to take me a while to process this.

[MyMission]

2. I'm dumbstruck, with some insights

I have a myriad of thoughts and emotions coursing through me, after weeks of trying to process or divert the ones that flowed all around me.

I told someone yesterday (when asked) that I supported Joe Biden, believed he was up to the task, and felt like we were "married" in the sense that I'd chosen him, committed to him, and wouldn't dump him if he displayed signs age or fragility, because the (older frail) person asking felt we needed to dump him.

Ok, so now he's dumped me, and all of us. Part of me feels abandoned, but I totally accept and respect his decision, however he came to it. He must be exhausted. Covid and the corporate world kicked his ass and zapped his remaining strength! He stayed in the race to ensure we'd defeat fascism. TPTB decided we don't need him to lead us in this battle against cult 45 and his literally evil minions. Biden is our commander and chief, as well as the one with the delegates. I will get behind whoever he chooses, and by rights it should be Kamala Harris.
I'm in an emotional fog right now, and I Know I am not alone.