It has been an emotionally charged week across the United States, election results seemed to tear this country in one direction or the other, separating Americans into seemingly unbreakable divisions. This country will rise, as it always has, to join together as long as we stop tearing each other apart. In frequent and long talks regarding the election and the future of our country, the most memorable remark has been, no matter the result we must rally together and believe this country will continue to rise.

Dear America,

Yes, this was a tough one. The "greatest country" seemed to crumble around us Tuesday night, but why? Why did we let an election destroy our friendships? Why did we let this election separate this country? Emotions took over this country and we took this election hard regardless of your political opinion, some event in the last week struck a nerve and you were angry or hurt or defensive. That's okay. We all have every right to feel how ever we feel about this election, but we need to keep in mind people are people and entitled to their opinions and we shouldn't tear each other down.

The week went on, people went back to work, students back to school, and our lives are continuing. As President Obama said in his speech to America, just as the sun will continue to rise, so will our country despite the tensions and hardships we have felt this week. Our lives will go on, we will still have successes and failures, good days and bad, unforgettable days, and typical routines, friendships and relationships. Just as our lives will go on, so will the future of our country.

The President is the guiding force of the United States but the citizens of our country can rally and fight for what we believe in. Regardless of your president, we will continue to fight. To fight for equality, to fight for women's rights, to fight for LGBTQ rights, to fight for immigration, to fight for religious freedoms, to fight for whatever cause we believe in. Your power still remains and your ability to hope for your future and our country's future will never be taken.

As hard as it is, we need to take a step back, accept our reality, continue to fight for what we want to change, say our prayers for our future and remember to pray for your future President and citizens too. Hope for the strength to continue to fight for your rights and the rights of your fellow citizens, hope for your future president to lead with honesty, strength, dignity, and respect.

As hard as this week has been for the United States, we will rise. Our history is defined by overcoming challenges and adversity and we will continue to push through, to rise and to become better as a country and as people.

Sincerely,

A Hopeful Milenial.