Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States and I'm terrified.

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Let me preface by saying that I'm not going to bash Trump supporters or those who voted third-party. Admittedly, I did a lot of that while venting on Facebook. I'm not proud of it, but I did it. And I've cut ties with several people in the past 24 hours.

"I didn't want to wake up today," is a sentiment that I have seen shared a lot this morning. I feel the same way. I cannot believe that we collectively came together as a country and decided that this man was the right choice to lead us. And this election, at least in the electoral sense, wasn't close. This was a massacre. I honestly thought that Hillary would have everything wrapped up by 8pm and I'd watch something else. That didn't happen.

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Instead, the results rolled in and things started to look bleaker and bleaker for Democrats and supporters of Hillary Clinton. I couldn't believe it. I still can't believe it. And then the reality of it began setting in: He's going to win and I'm scared.

I'm scared for a number of reasons. I've made fun of Trump a lot on this website. Poking fun at everything from his fundraisers to his hair. I even went to one of his rally's for the purpose of making jokes about his supporters. Trump says he wants to prosecute journalists and some people who have supported him have no problem publicly saying media should be hung. Granted, I highly doubt anything will happen to a radio DJ from Indiana but I also highly doubted that Trump would ever get into the White House.

My biggest fear is not for myself but rather for those that are close to me who are in the groups that Donald Trump wants to go after. And while The Wall isn't going to go up in my backyard, I don't like to think of good people being sent out of this country just to prove a point and keep a campaign promise that was insane to begin with.

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The people I personally worry the most about are those in the LGBTQ community. I was filled with joy when they finally earned the right to get married. And now that right isn't necessarily guaranteed for the future. Yes, it would be difficult to overturn a Supreme Court decision, but it isn't out of the realm of possibility, considering Trump's running mate wanted to allow business' to deny service to homosexuals. The sadness that I've seen in posts from my gay and lesbian friends is absolutely heartbreaking.

And even if none of these doomsday predictions come true (God or Flying Spaghetti Monster willing), a voice has been given to people who want to put down my friends for who they love. Instead of being restrained in whispers and remarks said in dark corners, homophobia now has a megaphone to shout at the world. And it makes me sad.

I accept that I probably sound like a spoiled Millenial who fears change or that I took having 8 years of President Obama for granted. I get that. Some of you will read this, roll your eyes, and move on. Some will post hateful comments, rubbing this loss in my face. Those are all very possible. Maybe I am too sensitive or care too much. Maybe I'm just a heathen who lost his way. But if that means I still get to support the people that I love through all of this, then it will have been worth it. Here is something to consider: When President Obama and President Bush got elected, people weren't posting and sharing the Suicide Hotline. That should tell you something.

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I also fear for Women's Rights. I have women in my life who I care deeply about and don't want them denied services that can often times be crucial, without having added shame or guilt. And even if I don't know you, women are pretty fantastic. They deserve equality in every facet of life. And to deny that just shows how insecure dudes actually are.

The best thing that can happen is that President Trump turns out to be just like any other politician: A lot of talk with no follow through. I've had co-workers today tell me that this doesn't affect their life or that nothing will change in 4 years. I honestly hope that is the case. I hope in 4 years we look at an empty lot in Texas with a sign that says "Wall: Coming...Soon?" I hope I still get to go to a whole bunch of weddings for my LGBTQ friends because gay weddings are amazing. The best analogy I can think of is that I hope Trump winning the election is more like the ending of The Empire Strikes Back as opposed to the ending of Se7en.

Hopefully, the healing process can actually begin now that this has been decided. We don't need to Make America Great Again, but rather keep the feelings and progress of greatness we've already achieved. Love didn't Trump hate, but love also didn't go away. In the years to come, don't forget that love is still there. <3

This post was made by Gavin Eddings and does not necessarily reflect the views of 106.1 KISS FM or Townsquare Media.

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