Fam, the time has come.
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The Obamas are leaving the White House. You know this. I know this. But we don't want to believe it. It's hard to say goodbye.
America is going through some serious PMS right about now. This transition of power is more eventful than the reunion episodes of Love & Hip Hop. (Note: I've never watched an episode but according to my Twitter timeline, it's super LIT and trashy, which puts me in the mind of what's happening these days on Capitol Hill.) Your emotions are all over the place. Check out the 11 gifs that are sure to describe how you'll feel when President Obama's departure becomes a reality.
1. Despair
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You are weak at the knees. America's first black President, his black wife, black babies, and black dog are moving on from their prestigious post as the First Family. Here you realize that you took the last eight years for granted. You were too busy living it up to realize that the good ole days would come to a close.
2. Confusion
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You've had two months to prepare for Donald Trump and his new job. Somehow, you wake up every day wondering if you were cast in a remastered episode of Tales from the Crypt. This can't be life.
3. Frustration
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As President Obama issues eleventh-hour commutations and works to ensure funding for low-income schools, it's clear that he's not sleeping on the job even though he's about the bid his final wave as the 44th President of the United States. Mr. Obama is not going out without a fight for the underserved and disenfranchised.
In his farewell speech, the President expressed his belief in the democracy and moving on into his next phase in life. He said, "My fellow Americans, it has been the honor of my life to serve you. I won’t stop. In fact, I will be right there with you, as a citizen, for all my remaining days."
Why Barry? Why? No.
4.Anger
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Fifty percent of you is mad that the Constitution only allows for two-term Presidents (but also happy at the same time) and the other half of you is seething over the parties responsible for the incoming administration. Dear Caucasian Women, I'm not saying you're to blame, but I'm also not saying you're not to blame for supporting Trump's administration. The exit polls are pointing the finger at you.
5. Despair: Round 2
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Like they're really leaving. Yes, the Obama's are practically moving up the street from the White House, but still, it's not the same.
6. Disgust
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These Senate confirmation hearings are difficult to stomach. The unqualified didn't have to upload their resume and now they're in Trump's cabinet. Maybe 2016 wasn't so bad after all.
7. Glory
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Suddenly you remember true A-listers want nothing to do with the upcoming inauguration celebration, and your tears of despair have suddenly mixed in with tears from laughter as Chrisette Michele is getting dragged up and down Twitter. To keep calm, you go back and watch President Obama's first and second swearing-in. This example of true class and dignity that brought America together in 2008 and again in 2012 are what keeps your emotions in check.
8. Detachment
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You've turned off cable news. Removed toxic Trump supporters from your Facebook feed. You're tired of hearing about the damn emails. You are no longer interested in reading tweets from the president-elect that sound like a prepubescent girl's diary entry. You're numb to the bull. You don't know how to process the major changes. Quite frankly you're fed up and want to sleep away the next four years or however long this reality show lasts.
9. Anxiety
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President Obama is hopeful about America's future, but judging by Trump's recent tirade with the press and newest defamation suit, nothing seems too certain besides the fact that TGIT returns next week.
Is this the series finale of America? No man knows.
10. Denial
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You suddenly remember on Monday morning a former reality star will crack his knuckles and take a swing at running the free world. You're now back to blaming white women.
11. Pride
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As you think back on the last eight years, you look at the progress made not only in your own life, but the strides made to advance the nation. Suddenly you're at ease.
"If I had told you eight years ago that America would reverse a great recession, reboot our auto industry, and unleash the longest stretch of job creation in our history. If I had told you that we would open up a new chapter with the Cuban people, shut down Iran’s nuclear weapons program without firing a shot, take out the mastermind of 9/11. If I had told you that we would win marriage equality, and secure the right to health insurance for another 20 million of our fellow citizens," Obama said as he provided receipts for his extensive resume last week. "If I had told you all that, you might have said our sights were set a little too high. But that’s what we did."
No scandals. No extramarital affairs. Nothing but a record of the hope and changed that he promised. Even if things aren't perfect, you know that we've traveled many miles as Mr. Obama led the charge. President Obama is the last POTUS you will acknowledge until someone qualified to take the baton comes along.
January 20th isn't President Obama's departure. He's just warming up in the pursuit of justice, equality and human rights.
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We're all hurt, though. America's first black president is leaving office. It's bittersweet. We're losing Vice PresidentJoe Biden too.
Imagine how he must be feeling.
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On second thought, Biden is handling himself accordingly.
And now, I leave you with all the feels. Beyonce singing to President Obama and the First Lady.
Brothers, how are ya'll feeling? Sisters, are ya'll doing alright? Tell us how you're dealing with the Obama's last day in the office below in the comments.
