In a heartfelt letter, Amber Thompson articulates the emotions many women are grappling with this week. “Through you, our eyes have been opened to the staggering reality of how much this country values women—and how women value themselves,” she wrote in a poignant message to former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. This letter resonates deeply with those of us who are processing this week’s events.
On the morning after the election, Amber describes the shared experience among friends: “We woke up and exchanged photos of our swollen, tear-streaked faces. We texted about our little ones waking from nightmares about walls and divisions. We had to explain to our daughters that a man who has assaulted women is now our president. As expectant mothers, we felt a mix of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. I counted 38 messages from friends echoing these sentiments, and I responded in kind.”
There’s a profound sense of unity among us this week. We can relate to Hillary’s struggle. Many of us have been overlooked for promotions, labeled as “bossy” rather than recognized as passionate leaders, and we know the sting of being passed over despite outperforming our male colleagues. Hillary brought with her decades of political experience; she’s a seasoned leader who has been in the White House and understands global issues. Yet, she lost to a reality TV star with no political background. This defeat is felt deeply by all of us who have faced similar dismissals.
“Your candidacy reflected the country’s complex relationship with women—both the love and disdain—and you bore it for us,” Amber wrote. “You became a guiding star for our futures, illuminating the path for women to come, and reminding us of the work we’ve accomplished and what still lies ahead.”
If you encountered women looking defeated yesterday, it was a palpable sense of loss. That look of disbelief is hard to shake. We felt we had the chance; we believed in our worth. What went wrong? If those expressions could speak, they would voice our confusion and hurt.
Amber emphasizes, “We recognize the effort you have made, and we now understand the journey we still have to embark on. Through your experience, we’ve come to see how much half of this nation values women, including our own selves. We are now more aware of our connections to one another and the gaps that exist between us.”
What’s especially hard to accept for many is that a significant number of women cast their votes for Trump. Our rights and freedoms feel betrayed by our own community, which is a bitter realization. To many, Hillary represented the long-awaited acknowledgment of our achievements and the validation of our equality.
We didn’t receive that affirmation, but that’s not the end of the story. The true revolution lies within each of us—a fire that no election can extinguish, no matter how deflated we feel this week. We rise. That’s the essence of womanhood.
“You are a vital part of a revolution that has been brewing in each of us for generations. You are the figure we could point to and say, ‘There it is—our power in action, how it can be undermined, how it’s earned, and how it will be reborn and strengthened.’”
“I see you, Hillary Clinton. I see you. Thank you for recognizing our struggles.”
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In summary, Amber Thompson’s letter captures the collective emotions of women facing a difficult week, highlighting the need for continued support and empowerment as we navigate these challenging times.