Other Triggered By Trump

[hodge]

I'm so glad you found us, too, @Spacechick! I am really working hard to keep myself away from the TV and any videos except for Michelle's speech today.

This is a very safe thread for us to express what we're going through because of Trump's presence in our public life.

I would advise staying away from those videos. They're just vile and add nothing to our lives. And who needs to be triggered any more than we already are? Hang in there, hon.

 

[hodge]

As if we need this, another reminder of why Trump cannot be allowed into the White House: Bruce Springsteen - War

 

[EveHarrington]

I was just triggered about an hour ago when I was watching video of some awful and crude Trump suppo...

We get it. We won't dismiss your feelings! This is SCARY stuff!

There are a few threads about the effects of trump. I started my own as I didn't want to hijack this thread. My trauma involves digital rape so that horrible phrase sends me over the edge. Guys thinking its just locker room talk makes me want to vomit.

 

[hodge]

I was kind of afraid he might stroke out during this performance, but of course he didn't. Go Bruce.

 

[hodge]

I've been through the same kind of rape, too, Eve. f*ckin eh.

 

[EveHarrington]

I've never had the feeling of not being safe anywhere, but I do now.

Before I would feel safe there-----out there-----anywhere far from here. Now safety is nowhere. This is a hard thing to grasp. Good thing my passport is expired or I might try to leave the country!

 

[hodge]

I've had that feeling of not being safe more or less since PTSD kicked me in the ass more than 10 years ago. Trump just adds to it exponentially. Hence, no TV for me. It's pathetic that what's going on requires many of us to avoid the news because of how incredibly awful this all is. My T stressed to me that I should really limit my news exposure, and I have, to just reading maybe 1-2 articles a day. TV is too much. I cannot stand seeing or hearing him or his surrogates. They are unbelievable.

 

[EveHarrington]

"I could have turned away if I wanted to"

Former Apprentice contestant and Trump supporter.

She got MAD at Erin Burnett for wanting to focus on the kiss.

Well duh, that's why you're on tv sweetie.

Had to change the channel!


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Also frustrated at Miss Utah who said she wasn't a victim and was strong.

Uhm ok if you weren't victimized then go away. Seriously. You can't have it both ways. You can't say that you were sexually assaulted but you weren't victimized. It's time to take the word "victim" back so it's about the actions of one person against another, and not about the reactions of the person violated. (And this is why I am not ashamed to say I was victimized or that I was a victim. It says nothing about me, everything about the person who hurt me.)

Seriously------no wonder we aren't taken seriously. As long as sexual assault and abuse victims reject the word "victim" we will never be taken seriously by the rest of the world.

Gets off soapbox.

 

[hodge]

Eh, had a weak few minutes and watched some of Chris Hayes's show with hubby. Saw yet another woman come forth telling her story about when she had an interview for a job with Trump. She was holding back tears as she told how he put his hand up her skirt. Grrrrr!

I know this is an unAmerican and bad thing to say, but can someone just revoke his citizenship and make him go away to one of the countries where he has his businesses? Though I would feel bad for the people there, so scratch that idea. There are bad forces in this country that created him and let him rise to the position he's in. The GOP has no one but themselves to blame, and the sane ones know it. Crap, I feel bad for anyone who has to be exposed to him.

It really sucks to have to keep myself away from the TV because of this monster. I am sick and tired of it. I think I'm going to watch a little Rachel in a bit. She's at least a comforting presence. Maybe she'll have some non-Trump stuff on her show.

 

[EveHarrington]

Lol-----Chris is now in Rachel's office drinking whiskey (supposedly). Chris said he needed a whiskey and Rachel told him to go to her office because she has a full bar!

I can see why they want to drink----after this crazy week!


I'd advocate sending Trump to Antarctica but I care too much about penguins! Lol.

 

[EveHarrington]

Oh, one of the accusers left the country. :-(

The Florida woman?

(Was she the one whose name/address/phone number was tweeted?)

 

[hodge]

I think that's the one, Eve. I just saw Rachel talking about that, that she felt she and her family were being threatened by Trump supporters.

That did it for me. Not going back to the TV tonight.

Good for Chris, lol! I wish we could all go to Rachel's office about now, haha. Though it would be more fun when she's there.