"I've never had an essay receive that much attention, with over a million views in just a few hours. I stood up straighter. I felt lighter. My step had a bounce, and I felt inspired to keep moving and do even more. This is what writers dream of - creating something that touches a large audience and makes them feel less alone, especially in the wake of what felt like such a tragedy."
""You need to divorce her and marry me. She doesn't deserve a good man like you," one person commented. However, there were also sinister - even threatening - messages. "When the internment camps are built, you will be the first inmate," someone else wrote. My husband was furious about those responses and wanted to respond. I recommended that he not engage. What was the point?"
"When my husband's family discovered the article, they were concerned. They were worried about our marriage, jobs, and safety. They were also surprised that I spoke out so publicly about something many people consider so private. I was surprised by their reaction. Why wouldn't I speak out? I was upset about what they'd done, what so many people in our country had done, and I knew that others felt the same way I did."
A woman canceled Thanksgiving and Christmas after discovering her husband and his family voted for Trump. The cancellation prompted a personal account to reach over a million views within hours, generating excitement and validation. Initial reactions at home were supportive; the husband celebrated the attention and read comments with amusement. Responses included both supportive messages and hostile threats, including calls for internment. The husband wanted to reply but was advised not to engage. Once the extended family learned of the public disclosure, they expressed concern for the marriage, employment, and safety, and were surprised by the choice to make private matters public. The woman remained upset at the family's actions and believed others shared her feelings.
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