Trump And The Denial Of Your Reality
In the aftermath of the 2016 election, I observed emotions that transcended the normal feeling of disappointment one expects from those whose chosen candidate doesn't win: people were palpably distraught. Much of this was attributed to fear--fear for the safety of the country, fear for the rights of women and minorities, and overall fear of the unknown. However, I believe something far more destructive accounts for the severity of the reaction I witnessed: the denial of peop