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In reply to the discussion: My daughter in Ohio is having a hard time with the results of this election [View all]sarchasm
(1,290 posts)93. Don't Give Up
Don't Give Up
Peter Gabriel
In this proud land we grew up strong
We were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail
No fight left or so it seems
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I've changed my face, I've changed my name
But no one wants you when you lose
Don't give up
'Cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not beaten yet
Don't give up
I know you can make it good
Though I saw it all around
Never thought I could be affected
Thought that we'd be last to go
It is so strange the way things turn
Drove the night toward my home
The place that I was born, on the lakeside
As daylight broke, I saw the earth
The trees had burned down to the ground
Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up
We don't need much of anything
Don't give up
'Cause somewhere there's a place
Where we belong
Rest your head
You worry too much
It's going to be alright
When times get rough
You can fall back on us
Don't give up
Please don't give up
Got to walk out of here
I can't take anymore
Gonna stand on that bridge
Keep my eyes down below
Whatever may come
And whatever may go
That river's flowing
That river's flowing
Moved on to another town
Tried hard to settle down
For every job, so many men
So many men no-one needs
Don't give up
'Cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not the only one
Don't give up
No reason to be ashamed
Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up now
We're proud of who you are
Don't give up
You know it's never been easy
Don't give up
'Cause I believe there's a place
There's a place where we belong
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My daughter in Ohio is having a hard time with the results of this election [View all]
ismnotwasm
Nov 2024
OP
I'm sorry she has to go through this. I hope she can get out of MAGA country asap. It has to be hard on her.
CTyankee
Nov 2024
#1
If she's looking for another church, point her towards the Unitarians or the Society of Friends.
GoneOffShore
Nov 2024
#2
I am feeling like your daughter. I cried for days after the election. I still am so depressed
Trueblue1968
Nov 2024
#25
I'm in solidarity with your daughter in her "deconstruction". That's a term...
keep_left
Nov 2024
#8
I feel for her; especially finding out people she thought were "good" people were rotten to the core. Tell her to
LoisB
Nov 2024
#11
"Jesus she is in pain." As we are all too. I still can't watch the news or read a paper
Botany
Nov 2024
#13
If she is in the Dayton area, Yellow Springs has been a bastion of liberalism for a long time
yellowdogintexas
Nov 2024
#91
It's demoralizing to live in a red state/area and realize your community is more than ok with MAGA sh*t and
Timeflyer
Nov 2024
#18
I feel her pain. NO..Just not saying that to appease anybody. I fully understand...
chouchou
Nov 2024
#24
Same here; I cant see how these highly educated people dont see thru the CRAP
Callie1979
Nov 2024
#52
Get out of small southern Ohio towns. Look up some of the really great small towns home to liberal arts colleges.
marble falls
Nov 2024
#32
I think we need to get away from the idea that everyone who voted for Trump is inherently evil.
johnnyplankton
Nov 2024
#37
My Sincerest Empathies... The GOP Is Wholly Fascist. Those That Support The Same Are Wholly Fascist As Well.
MayReasonRule
Nov 2024
#53
I am so sorry for her pain. Left OH 40 years ago and have watched it go red at a distance. Still hurts.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2024
#62
In my experience, Unitarian Universalist Churches have been the most accepting of
Buttoneer
Nov 2024
#97
It will be hard to leave but potentially deadly if they stay. She comes from resilient stock, and
Maru Kitteh
Nov 2024
#100
If your daughter is looking for a more accepting religion, try Unitarian Universalism (link inside)
Ranting Randy
Nov 2024
#103