The 7 Stages of Grief When a Loved One Supports Trump

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I’m here to lend some solidarity to those of you who might be feeling just as lost as I am. It’s a tough spot to be in—one I never thought I would find myself navigating. But here we are.

Yes, I have a loved one who supports Trump. And it’s not in a joking, hypothetical, or even a “just playing devil’s advocate” sort of way. This person is genuinely planning to cast their vote for him on November 8, placing their faith in someone whose qualifications seem questionable at best.

Yes, it breaks my heart. Yes, I want to keep the peace in our relationship. No, I can’t bring myself to discuss it with them, or I might just explode like Vesuvius, unleashing a torrent of words filled with all the reasons I think this is a terrible idea. I’m determined to preserve our family bond, so I’ve resolved never to mention Trump’s name in their presence. Thankfully, they’re wise enough to steer clear of political discussions altogether, especially since we’ve shared our views while watching Fox News together.

Here are the seven stages of grief you might experience if you discover that someone you care about is leaning towards supporting Trump:

1. Shock/Disbelief
   “No way!” I gasped into the phone when I first heard from my loved one’s partner. “I know,” she replied quietly. “I can’t believe it either. It’s like he’s been hypnotized or something.” Brainwashing seems like the only explanation. How can we, sharing the same blood, see things so differently?
2. Denial
   When I visited my loved one’s house, I tried to ignore the constant stream of Fox News blaring in the background. I pretended we were a harmonious family, one member unscathed by what felt like a collective insanity. I kept pretending until I was biting my tongue so hard it was bleeding, and I might have given myself an ulcer. Then I returned home and entered the next stage.
3. Anger
   Seriously? How could anyone believe that a person who thrives on stoking anger, fear, and division should lead our country? No one is safe from his rhetoric—women, veterans, minorities, and even babies! How can my loved one support someone who seriously thinks building a wall is a solution? Come on, folks! We’re all immigrants!
4. Bargaining
   One night, I found myself praying, “Dear God, please help my loved one see that Trump is completely unhinged.” The Republican convention came and went, and then Trump kept talking, spewing hate-filled nonsense. I thought surely my prayers would be answered.
   “Did you guys catch the news?” I asked my loved one’s partner one evening.
   “Yes,” she said.
   “And?”
   “He still supports him.”
   “How can that be?! Trump literally said he likes people who weren’t captured!”
   She sighed again.
5. Guilt
   Did I push him away with all my “Hillary for 2016” talk back in 2008? Could I have somehow turned off the Fox News channel without him noticing? Was there anything I could have done to prevent this? Probably not.
6. Depression
   Oh, the despair! I decided to drown my sorrows in hilarious old David Letterman interviews with Trump, reminding myself that most Americans are kind-hearted and intelligent enough not to vote for someone who can’t go three minutes without lying. They even timed him!
7. Acceptance (and Hope)
   Well, I suppose we all have the right to our opinions—even when the safety of the world seems to hang in the balance. I have to accept that my loved one is undeniably wrong, but they’re still a good person at heart.

So there you have it—the stages of grief you can expect if you find out a loved one has fallen into the depths of Trump-supporting despair. We’ll all just have to stick together until November 9th when, hopefully, sanity returns and Trump heads back to his golden castle, leaving the politics behind.

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In summary, navigating the emotional turmoil of having a loved one support Trump can be a challenging journey through shock, denial, anger, bargaining, guilt, depression, and ultimately acceptance. While it may feel isolating, remember that you’re not alone, and there are plenty of resources to guide you through.