How's everybody doing?
My goodness, what a week.
Hey, friends. How are you doing?
I'm not going to sugarcoat it — I'm absolutely exhausted. I've been wanting to write to you all week, but I've just been too drained to express myself. I know you follow me for my thoughts on photography, not politics, and I'm sure not everyone shares my views. But I feel compelled to write. This community means so much to me. You’re my people, and I appreciate you.
The truth is, I'm struggling to make sense of everything that has happened this week. I'm worried, afraid, and, to be honest, a little bit depressed. I know some of you might be feeling similarly. Kristen and I have been in a dark place for the past few days, but we're starting to find our way out by talking to friends and family who share our values. You've always been such a supportive sounding board, and I truly appreciate it. When I'm hurting, it helps to know I'm not alone.
Earlier this week, I opened up about my feelings on social media, and the response from my peers has been a real lifeline. So I wanted to reach out here, too. Are you feeling low? How are you coping? I would love to hear how you're doing. Please feel free to email me directly, reply to this message, or even just leave a comment. And if you'd rather keep to yourself right now, I completely understand.
I promise I'll be back to sharing photography with you all soon. In the meantime, please take care of yourselves. We'll get through this together. Hang in there.
I am depressed and horrified that character doesn't matter to the majority of voters (not Americans, just voters), I am shocked that a lying, cheating, insulting and assaulting, convicted felon can even be considered for this job. I am disgusted that Elon Musk could interfere to the financial extent he did in an election. He had 30% approval ratings during his last presidency and achieved absolutely nothing. How did people forget so quickly? I am depressed by the level of misogyny and racism that brought this outcome (because we all know it wasn't just policies). I am embarrassed to be an American right now. He is not my president and never will be.
Not ok. I am not ok. My family is not ok. My wife is black. Our kid is trans. We are LGBTQ. Nothing is ok.