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Sibelius Fan

(24,783 posts) Wed Nov 6, 2024, 02:29 AM Nov 2024

My wife has been bawling her eyes out for the past two hours. [View all]

She is inconsolable. I asked her to leave the tv off until the morning.

The stark reality of exactly who and what our fellow Americans are is too much to bear.

We both turned 70 this year. This is the worst post-election feeling ever.

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My wife has been bawling her eyes out for the past two hours. [View all] Sibelius Fan Nov 2024 OP

I've come close Dennis Donovan Nov 2024 #1

I cantstop crying Trueblue1968 Nov 2024 #2

I can't even cry ... I'm numb LSparkle Nov 2024 #3

I'm 85...my body won't stop shaking young_at_heart Nov 2024 #4

Long distance hug Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #13

Sending a hug darling ribrepin Nov 2024 #20

I wish I knew what to do, or say, to help you feel better. calimary Nov 2024 #26

Hug from me too Ilikepurple Nov 2024 #27

Once more, no woman president. LisaM Nov 2024 #5

Same age, same reaction here. PCIntern Nov 2024 #6

Wish I could cry. I'm just in shock MadameButterfly Nov 2024 #7

I can't even start crying. 2naSalit Nov 2024 #8

This JCMach1 Nov 2024 #10

The same Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #12

This, crumbling, dangerous. I'm numb as well. appalachiablue Nov 2024 #19

oh god tfg won't shut up... Ysabel Nov 2024 #9

I plan not to listen period. Not be uniformed, but to live my best life while ignoring him PortTack Nov 2024 #16

That's my plan ribrepin Nov 2024 #21

Go with all written news exboyfil Nov 2024 #33

I may be taking an extended break johnnyfins Nov 2024 #11

I Feel The Same SoCalDavidS Nov 2024 #34

Your wife has plenty of company . . . My husband and I are 70 as well . . . and are in complete shock . . . I think the Liberal In Red State Nov 2024 #14

Mine is still sleeping. LuckyCharms Nov 2024 #15

I wouldn't give them the satisfaction BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #17

I cried myself tonight, wetly----- and I have not turned my TV back on. Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #18

Please don't think that way - how would that improve the situation? kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #28

Deep down, I had doubts that she was going to win. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #22

I'm 73 and I have never felt this depressed in my life. This is beyond horrible. TommieMommy Nov 2024 #23

I ran out of tears a long time ago. sarge43 Nov 2024 #25

I am also 82 and I'm shaking. Scared to my bones. Paper Roses Nov 2024 #29

I wish I had an answer sarge43 Nov 2024 #31

Something bdamomma Nov 2024 #30

I have no words. BBbats Nov 2024 #32

I am still awake IzzaNuDay Nov 2024 #35

I'm so disappointed in our fellow citizens. zanana1 Nov 2024 #36

HIS is the blame. calimary Nov 2024 #38

Tell her I can empathize anamnua Nov 2024 #37

You and your wife have millions of compatriots today. hawkeye21 Nov 2024 #39