Real Talk: You aren't alone if you feel like you are JUST getting out of an abusive relationship with President Trump. For Dr. Venus, she had mixed emotions. Relief, joy, and fear of Trump's retaliation moved through her with the declaration that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were the President and Vice President-elect. She cried and prayed the whole day after the big announcement.
If you had this reaction as well, it's because the tension and quiet panic we've been feeling for the last four years has kept us living on edge and ready for attack.
This week, Dr. Venus shares how she rode out the emotions from the recent news and instead started dreaming about what a life could look like under a Biden and Harris Presidency. She dreamt up a world where women step into more power, Black Men, Women and POC have real equality, and where we can agree to disagree with love.
Key Takeaways:
[3:22] Dr. Venus was touched by the grace and class that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris seem to be bringing back into how the White House communicates with the American people. Biden said he would have the backs of Black Men and Women since they have always had his, and Kamala inspires how women and POC dream about what is possible.
[4:00] It feels like we can breathe out a sigh of relief for the first time in a while, although Dr. Venus has been working out some of the pain and panic that is ingrained from Trump's term.
[5:05] White Supremacy is clearly still alive today, with 56% of White Women voting for Trump, a number that is up from 2016.
[8:33] We need empathy and respect brought back to the White House. The Biden/Harris term makes Dr. Venus hopeful. However, we needed the last four years to strip away the illusion of equality, so we can see what an ugly monster it is.
[11:54] It's important to have the two Democrats voted into Georgia for the Senate, otherwise they will block President-elect Biden's leadership much as they did for President Obama.
[13:01] We honor the Democratic process, even if we don't agree with it. As we move into a new era, we are going to have to learn to walk in someone else's shoes and give them space for who they are and what values they hold. We don't have to be best friends with them, but we can try to find common ground and give each other the human decency we crave.
[21:55] It can feel easy to close your heart space after feeling betrayed, but we have to be open to a world where we can love together. In a world full of people acting like toddlers, we must be adults.
[27:47] A Democracy means you may not agree, but you can debate vigorously without seeing your opponent as your enemy.
[31:19] Dr. Venus sees a dream where women of all races and ethnicities are lifted up, paid higher, and hold more positions of power. They support each other and more is accomplished in terms of equality, human rights, and healthcare than ever before.
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