My daughter in Ohio is having a hard time with the results of this election

[Trueblue Texan]

94. I know exactly how your daughter feels...

...only I'm too old and experienced now to be shocked by it. But remember all too well how I fell into the deepest pit of despair when I realized so many of my "friends" were really just vile people. I walked away from so many, with no regrets. But the grief this time is worse than any I've experienced in my life and it's hard to figure out how to keep going without despair. I've decided to start back to church with the Unitarians or Friends...both are very liberal and activists. I'm not religious either and not looking for spiritual guidance. I merely need to cling to those who are managing to stay afloat. I don't know if it will help but for now they are the only ray of hope. I live in a very, VERY red district in Texas and I've walked away from many friends and those who might've been friends. I'm just trying to figure it out each day. I may also start going to hang out at the library. My thoughts are with your daughter and granddaughters. I wish there was something I could do or say to make it better, but I'm as adrift in misery and grief as she is.