Gutted doesn’t begin to describe how many Americans feel after the 2024 electionsespecially for parents who know what this means for our children’s future. The loss of bodily autonomy, the protection of our planet, health and safety, and so many other issues that former president and convicted felon Donald Trump has threatened to destroy. For parents of transgender children such as Jamie Lee CurtisThe future is uncertain and scary, and he just shared a powerful message of encouragement for everyone who is feeling hopeless right now.

He strange friday star, who is mother to her transgender daughters Ruby, 28, and Annie, 37, with husband Christopher Guest, shared a postcard of an Eagle holding an American flag and the words: “Your Flag and my flag, The Flag that flies above; The nation where we work and live, the country we love.”

In the caption, he wrote a lengthy post processing his feelings about the election, which Trump won. “So we already have the results. Many will be celebrating, possibly even gloating over their victory. Many will be stunned and saddened by the terrible feelings of loss. That’s the same outcome regardless of who wins, because that’s what America and democracy look like. It has always seemed that way. So what does it mean?

Curtis says the future holds “a safe return to a more restrictive time, which some fear is draconian.”

“Many fear that their rights will be hindered and denied. Many minority groups and young people will be afraid. “Homosexual and trans people will be more afraid,” he continued. “We know that many women will now find it difficult to get the reproductive health care they need and deserve. For all those people there will be those who will help you. “Me included.”

The tears have been flowing all morning, but Curtis’ words are a small balm for today’s distraught soul. She is all of our mothers, offering words of comfort and hope that we can then pass on to our children. And it is very, very necessary right now.

Despite the painful feelings, Curtis wants us to stay strong and “wake up and fight.” He continued: “Fight for women, our children and their future and fight tyranny, one day at a time. One fight at a time. One protest at a time. That’s what it means to be an American. “That’s what it has always meant and always will mean regardless of the outcome.”

It is very, very difficult to continue fighting. It feels impossible finally I feel like our country is moving forward and overcoming bigotry and hate, only to fall back into the nightmare reality that most Americans really don’t care about anything or anyone but themselves. Curtis recognizes that it is difficult and encourages grace for ourselves.

“Be nice to people today. Be kind to yourself today. Feel your feelings today but, above all, be an American today,” he concluded.