The Nation’s Women Are #StillWithHer

Both victor and vanquished have said it’s important to come together, but women across the nation don’t seem ready yet.

Hillary Clinton’s shocking loss Tuesday night hit hard with many women across America and the devastation over her defeat was palpable as tears were shed nationwide.

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And on the morning after, the hashtag #ImStillWithHer became the new rallying cry for the women (and men) who made Clinton their champion.

From outrage to disappointment, citizens are expressing it all across social media.

“Today, America told little girls that they can’t be president, but at least they can be groped by one.” #ImStillWithHer

— mary (@xomollyyox) November 9, 2016

More than anything, #ImStillWithHer. Not just Hillary, but every woman who feels like they were just told that their opinions don’t matter.

— Liz Hannah (@itslizhannah) November 9, 2016

Others, however, are confused by or afraid of  the reality of a Trump administration. “I think we’re in shock,” Amanda Vinci, 27, told The New York Post. “We didn’t expect this to happen at all. We were expecting that we were going to be celebrating that we were going to see history being made and would be just a joyful event.”

But instead of feeling the joy, Vinci admits to feeling scared. “We feel like women, gay men, minorities, people with disabilities, we’re not being heard that we don’t really matter to the majority of the country,” she added.

However, even amidst these emotions, other women are also trying to move forward and listen to Hillary Clinton’s message to “never stop believing that fighting for what’s right is worth.”

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Intervene and rebel with absolute compassion, inclusivity and kindness #postelection #intervention #hatecrimes https://t.co/pCrCO40DIc

— Jenny Soep (@jennysoep) November 9, 2016

A graceful reminder from Hillary today as we mourn this incredible loss of opportunity and progress for our country and our planet — “I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but some day, someone will, and hopefully sooner than we might think right now. And to all the little girl whose are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.” #stillwithher #imwithher #grlpwr

A photo posted by Heather MacDonald (@heatherinnyc) on Nov 9, 2016 at 9:45am PST

So even through the disappointment, messages of love, compassion and hope still exist. As frustrated as much of the nation may be Wednesday morning, women also seem to be looking towards the high road.

As Hillary Clinton said in her speech to her supporters, “We need you to keep up these fights now and for the rest of your lives.”

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