If there was ever a time to hold your Muslim, POC, LGBTQ, and female friends close, it's now. Since Trump has been elected President of the United States, supporters have taken that as their cue to openly discriminate against fellow Americans.
WARNING: Due to the nature of these personal accounts, this article contains violence, racist/sexist/xenophobic/homophobic language and acts.
People have taken to social media to share their horrifying experiences, and below are just a handful of the many, many accounts. If you would like to read more, you can find the source at the bottom of this page. Be sure to share this important message.
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This just happened. Trump supporter tossed water in her face after threatening to rape her and build the wall. Day 1 of Trump. pic.twitter.com/8JJAM2ugJf
Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 10, 2016
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3 of my muslims friends, whom i've never seen without a hijab before, came to school without them today, because they were afraid.
claude (@claudiafavelaa) November 9, 2016
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White students @ Southern Illinois University (@SIUC) decided to put on blackface and pose in front of a Confederate Flag to celebrate Trump pic.twitter.com/OEP2yEW3So
Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 10, 2016
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My mom literally just texted me "don't wear the Hijab please" and she's the most religious person in our family....
— jannatin (@harryonmen) November 9, 2016
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URGENT.
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 10, 2016
Muslim student brutally assaulted by two Trump supporters in Louisiana. Hijab ripped off. Day 1. pic.twitter.com/QkCAaZE7BT
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Outside of the #NYU Muslim Student Association's prayer room. Not even 24 hours after the election. #ElectionNightpic.twitter.com/ySjvPT57cR
— Sunny (@sunnysayed_) November 9, 2016
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White dudes saw a woman alone and yelled "grab her by the pussy" then tried to do so.
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 10, 2016
Day 1 of Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/an1XtqCIY5
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@ShaunKing@NHousteaupic.twitter.com/hXofb534SG
— veryhardworkinggirl (@dorota98765) November 10, 2016
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@ShaunKing day one of Donald trump at wake forest university. pic.twitter.com/RlhVfGI9Wg
— madison (@maddieemz) November 10, 2016
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@ShaunKing this was in Durham, NC pic.twitter.com/EVGTXCMEmT
— Avarice Gambino (@Pinocchio_Lies) November 10, 2016
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I walked into my room and my heart aches with pain. pic.twitter.com/GFD5gBmPmD
— Mara Sanchez (@TRmariasanchez) November 10, 2016
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@ShaunKing Muslim student was strong arm robbed in San Diego State University while they insulted her for being a Muslim. pic.twitter.com/LzH5jcp2sC
— need bday money (@merbae_) November 10, 2016
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my mom said there was an older white man on his roof today yelling racist shit. she hurried back inside. https://t.co/QJfitbYF6h
— Erika Ramirez (@3rika) November 10, 2016
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@bettertingz this is featured on the Twitter moments btw
— emolly (@cantstanciu) November 10, 2016
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This was in Queens, NY. She was asked to go to the back of the bus.
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 10, 2016
Day 1 of Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/c4TBmYCoCe
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Today something unimaginable happened. I was walking on Washington ave bridge when I was stop in my tracked by a white male, who yelled at me to "Go back to Asia". I was in complete shock and disbelief. I honestly did not know what to say, but I pretended to not hear any thing and continue on walking since I didn't want to create conflict. Shortly after that moment, I was stopped by that same man who told me " Don't you know it's disrespectful to walk away from someone when they are talking to you?" I was in disbelief. I responded by saying don't you know it's disrespectful to talk to someone in that manner when they are obviously not interested in a conversation? Also for your information I am a U.S. Citizen, and if you want to play that card then you should go back to wherever you came from as well cause we are all immigrants and the only one who deserves to be here are the Native Americans. He avoided everything I had to say and called me ignorant, and told me that the only reason that I got into the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities was because of affirmative action. That struck a melting point in me, because I worked hard to get into this university, and chose to go here when I could have easily gone anywhere else of all the college that I was accepted to. I was so fed up with the conversation that I started to turn around and was about to begin walking when all of a sudden
I felt someone grab me by the wrist and pull me around. It was the same guy, and at this point I was done. I told him that he needed to let go of my wrist, and that this was not okay for him to touch me like that. He avoided my reasonable request and made fun of the fact that I couldn't get out of his grasp and laughed saying that I was " too easy". He then proceeded to tell me "I don't understand why you are walking away from me when I am trying to have a conversation with you. I told you that its rude and you should listen to me cause I know a lot more than you do." At this point I literally could not handle the amount of ignorance and white privledge that this guy had, so I told him that he literally has exactly one minute to let go of me before it gets serious and someone will get injured and it won't be me. He took my warning as a joke, and said " okay, lets fight then, you can't beat me anyways look at how small and shrimpy you are", and he actually dared to (continued)
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and he actually dared to punch me ( more than once). Things got serious really quick cause kathy doesn't mess around with that stuff. Before he could attack me again I used my self defense skills and got out of the hold he had on my wrist and punched him straight up in the throat ( Which honestly I am not apologetic for what so ever). His friends who were watching the entire situation go down saw that I was going to the win fight and came over to his rescue and accused me of assaulting him and called the police. The police who came did not listen to my side of the story what so ever because the man that assaulted me had "witnesses" ( which were his friends). I was handcuffed and was waiting for the police to check my information, which of course came out clean because I am a law abiding citizen. Then the police proceeded to un cuff me and was warning me and talking about all this police jargon. I was so flabbergasted that this is the reality that we are in. As I was walking home, after the situation having people stare at me and knowing I might be a meme or have someone take a photo of me accusing me of doing something I haven't I am in disbelief.
At first I was really upset, but now I am really grateful that he did that to me. It gave me an opportunity to speak up. Here is my final statement to you sir. I am sorry that you are threatened by me and my presence and are so afraid of me that you had to succumb to this. But thank you, because of this situation you have relit a burning passion in my soul about why I need to make my voice heard, and offer that same support to my fellow Asian Americans, LGBT community, People of Color, and the oppression you have placed upon us.
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This just happened to a friend of a friend who is a waiter (who isn't even Chinese). pic.twitter.com/c6aRNy2rHS
— Lucia Fasano (@lucia_fasano) November 10, 2016
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It's already started. I feel more sick than I did earlier. #NotMyPresident#Election2016pic.twitter.com/URtNxQIk0e
Kelli Zoe (@KelliZoe) November 9, 2016
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@ShaunKing This from my friend Nichole... pic.twitter.com/ydMKEcY60z
— Laura Keeney (@LauraKeeney) November 10, 2016
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Trump. Day 1. pic.twitter.com/5z6qbHX9rN
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 10, 2016
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My friends know this woman. Happened in Napa Valley last night at the gas station & left them all in tears. pic.twitter.com/EZC3d7kTI4
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 10, 2016
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I have a scarf on. Passed by someone on the platform today and he says, "Your time's up, girlie."
— Mehreen Kasana (@mehreenkasana) November 9, 2016
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Not even 24 hours yet. My friend's sister, who is Muslim, had a knife pulled on her by a Trump supporter while on the bus by UIUC campus.
Sarah A. Harvard (@amyharvard_) November 9, 2016
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Someone on the streets of LA just yelled at one of my girl's Latina coworkers to "go back where you came from." #TrumpsAmerica
— Alex Gale (@AlexGale) November 9, 2016
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Redditor imboredaa wanted to discuss all the ways so many of us get lost watching things on the internet, so they asked:
"What are some of the craziest/strangest rabbit holes you’ve ever been down?"
I constantly get lost on talent show audition rabbit holes.
And I am proud!
Restored
Serial Killer Chainsaw GIF by Rise RecordsGiphy"YouTube videos of old chainsaw restorations. No idea why, but I guess that’s why it’s a rabbit hole. I don’t even own a chainsaw or have a need for one."
aretelio
'rooms/shared'
"I really enjoy going on a city’s Craigslist, then to 'rooms/shared' (or whatever it is for finding a room mate) and then typing words like 'warning' or 'beware' in the search to see what kind of horror show nightmare room mate scenarios people have decided to write about... it's usually some juicy headline like 'warning!!!'"
"Do NOT rent from this woman!!!! She is a PSYCHO!!….'"
"And after reading it, it’s always a guess to decide who is the actual crazy person, the landlord or tenant. Could be a bitter ex, tenant, or a scam, or whatever. But it’s an easy way to dive quick into some weird corners of the internet that are filled with drama."
After the Ice
"I spent a bunch of time about 12 years or so ago reading about all the details of the Titanic, how it sunk, what happened as it was sinking, who died, who survived. I got into the life stories of the people who died, and what became of the people who survived. And then I very nearly bought a piece of carpet from the Titanic."
SweetCosmicPope
Expeditions
"Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition"
"Dumb, then numb, a** thought he could fly a balloon to the North Pole. They had cyanide capsules and all, in case they crashed and were about to freeze to death. Or get eaten by a polar bear during a three month night. He and his assistants somehow managed to do both."
"Plot twist: Andree, the worst captain of all time, noticed the balloon was leaking the night before they were about to leave, pumped it up a bit, and said 'f**k it that'll do.' It did not do."
Needydadthrowaway
Thanks John
"An Uncle John's Bathroom Reader. Started with 1 and ended up with a 20+ collection."
originalsanitizer
"Uncle John's Bathroom Readers are so addictive."
evanman69
Toilet time can be knowledge time.
Living Sky High
City In The Sky Vfx GIF by PBSGiphy"Turning old planes into houses! About 10 years ago I found a company that would do it for you. The wings were decks and the plane was mounted to a pedestal that allowed it to be rotate with the sun!"
BeeEyeAm
Doggerland
"Mega tsunamis. Thousand foot walls of water moving at hundreds of mph? It happens more than you would think. The Azore-Gibraltar fault will cause one one day. There evidence they happened a few times in the Pacific. It doesn't take a meteor to happen, it could be an underwater landslide (Doggerland), or a large section of a volcanic island shearing off and falling into the ocean (Oahu). Doggerland is another rabbit hole that is worth googling."
KD_Burner_Account133
Hitting the Keys
"Mechanical keyboards. I wanted to buy one, so I started researching and watching videos of reviews. I went deeper and deeper, seeing special cables, obscure companies, the tons of switches, etc etc."
"I stopped when a Youtuber I watched made a video asking her viewers and discord users to stop bullying and harassing her for using some kind of switches or keycaps. I bought my keyboard and never went back to that crazy fandom."
NirvanaForce
In the Sky
"I worked in administration at an aviation academy for a few years and decided I’d start listening to aviation podcasts since I didn’t know much about it. I came across a plane crash podcast that talks about crashes in history and how it improved the safety of flying."
"I was fascinated by it, and found myself gradually needing to know more and listening to more of the same type of podcasts, watching videos, and listening to black box recordings. It was eerie but interesting at the time. Now, I regret it tremendously because since then I’ve developed horrible anxiety when flying."
contagiousphrase
The Big Questions
steve harvey lol GIF by TV Land ClassicGiphy"Spent a lot of time in the 'quantum consciousness' rabbit hole. I had just deconstructed from religion and wanted answers about life, death, and reality. It was long before I made peace with not knowing. I spent around a year obsessed with quantum experiments, psychedelics, and the general philosophy of consciousness."
excusetheblood
Lives (and chores) can be put on serious hold when you find a juicy enough topic to research!
Well, what rabbit holes have you gotten lost in? Let us know in the comments below.
Redditor Who_Did_You_Expect1 wanted to hear about the things from our memories that still haunt our nightmares, so they asked:
"What's the most f--ked up thing you saw that still haunts you to this day?"
Living through peril is unimaginable. I've been luckier than most.
Tragic
Sad Best Friends GIF by Lisa VertudachesGiphy"I watched cancer kill my baby brother. He was in grade school when I was in college. 25 years, and I still see it in my dreams."
TheDigitalRanger
Ay Dios mio, Dios mio!
"When I was about 8, my sister and I were walking with my mom to a bus stop to see my grandma in Mexico city. There was a lady on a bike crossing the intersection that we had just crossed ourselves but she didn't stop in time to the next one and didn't look both ways, she didn't have time to stop her bike. All I remember is the lady making the beginning of a scream as a white old muscle car ran over her (bike and all) at a high speed."
" remember the sound it made as it broke everywhere. My mother took her sweater off as she screamed and covered both my sister's and my head from looking, but it was too late. I remember looking at my sister with tears in her eyes, and I was too shocked to react or comprehend what I had just seen happened. A lot of people immediately surrounded the place, and the driver came out of his car and held his head with his hands after seeing the lady on the pavement."
"I didn't look at the lady anymore. I remember hearing people screaming in shock. My mother told my dad later as she cried. I remember hearing her wake up screaming for weeks after this saying: ay Dios mio, Dios mio! Still makes my heart race when I think about it."
amahied
I Quit
"I was a news photographer for a while in the 90’s. I got called out to an accident. A high school girl ran into the back of a semi. As I was shooting, I noticed her wallet was on the ground. It had a plastic picture holder and the wind was flipping back and forth. I saw her prom pictures and shots of her with her family."
"I quit being a news photographer shortly after. I never forgot that day, and it still haunts me."
No_Confusion4720
Images
"I saw the aftermath rather than the actual event. A woman was walking home from the grocery store late at night. She crossed the road without using the crosswalks and got hit by an SUV. The two images cemented in my mind are of her, embedded in the windshield, and the driver of the car standing a little ways down the street vomiting. I've never seen someone look so utterly broken as the way the driver looked. I can't imagine what he was going through."
GrowlyBear2
Everyday
Sad Rabbit GIF by Muffin & NutsGiphy"When I was 16 I was in a car wreck with my best friend since 3rd grade. I pulled him from the car with a broken shoulder while he was bloody, lifeless, limp. He died within the hour, not long after the ambulance got us. It’s been 18 years and I still think about it every single day."
oil_can_guster
I couldn't imagine living with that.
I also couldn't move...
"Coming to after getting hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian. Was face down, all I could see was blood soaked road and thought 'f**k, that doesn't look good.' I also couldn't move. The last thing I remember seeing before that was the grill of the vehicle. I still get jumpy when I catch a vehicles grill out of the corner of my eye and I'm not expecting it to be there."
"I'd seen a lot of accidents prior to that, but something about it being my own blood hit different."
"And yes, I had the right of way and was crossing in the proper place, at the proper time. Driver plain a** wasn't paying attention. It was daylight to boot, so no reason they couldn't see me."
Sweet_Force1478
Bad Dreams
"I was volunteering with my k9 working with NYC emergency services and chief Patell during 911 WTC attacks. We were in the middle of where the twin towers used to stand The thick gray dust, horrible smell of burnt things and dead people was all around but when the dogs started to find bodies and body parts it really freaked me out and I will forever live with this reality that seems like a bad dream."
DjCanicus
Missing
Confused Wile E Coyote GIF by Looney TunesGiphy"A family of four that had burned in a plane crash. I used to do a woodland search and rescue, and we saw a lot of wild crap, but I still have dreams about what I saw when we went to look for a missing plane."
JalenTargaryen
Goodness life is dark sometimes.
Do you have any similar experiences? Let us know in the comments below.
