This is not okay

Im am American, whatever that means. I am also a gay female. I grew up in a republican household and listened to all the political views my father had. I never thought for myself, he did it for me. I wasn't encouraged to see past the end of my nose and I was encouraged to only see how politics effected me as a white person. I moved out rifht before the 2016 election and for the first time I voted blue. I woke up and realized that I was apart of the problem. I spoke my side to my family in 2016 and no one cared enough to listen, telling me I was a closed minded thinker and a joke for voting blue. I let it go, because they are family. This time, this time I dont let it go. I said more than I did in 2016. I spoke my truth. Id rather be alone than hate myself for not standing up for my beliefs, including the rights of others.

I did my part. I voted blue. It shouldnt this close. But it is. Because of people like my family. Im so so sorry.

The picture is what I said to my sister about voting for trump. She told me to be careful about what I say because I dont have a gun to protect myself. This was .y response.