This is a very personal blog about my own experience. In my process I am learning a great deal about myself, and how to continually evolve so that I can still be in relationship with others, despite our differences. I have felt quite disheartened since the election. I have come face to face with many ideas and beliefs that I didn't know I felt so strongly about, until now. I feel as if many of my freedoms are being threatened. I feel that some very core beliefs could be dismantled, defunded or restructured in a way that feels bad. I notice that I want to become more of an activist and defend them, after all my beliefs hold great meaning to me. From a personal standpoint I feel a sense