Nearly five months pregnant, Vanessa is just beginning to show. But a time of excitement and celebration has instead become one of rage, sadness and anxiety for the 39-year-old from Miami, who fears her healthcare could be affected by the outcome of Florida's abortion amendment and the presidential election. 'My life is literally in their hands, and that makes me so angry,' she said.
As election day approaches, South Floridians are praying for their preferred outcome, struggling to eat and sleep, consumed with dread, and even fearful of violence. Regardless of their political persuasions, many feel more is on the line than ever before, including their health, livelihoods, safety and the future of democracy.
Bethany Sharp says she prays more often as her stress level rises. The Jupiter mother of two fears a world war could be in the nation's future, depending on the outcome of the presidential election. 'I'm feeling anxious because people are voting a certain way because their feelings are hurt, or they don't like the way people talk,' she said. 'They have lost the idea that we are voting for a national leader who will be discussing foreign matters with other countries.'
Sharp says her anxiety is compounded by the election results being out of her control. 'I'm truly trying to pray about it. I have a strong relationship with God, so I find peace at the end of the day.'
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