Yesterday we voted, and this morning we received the results of the EU Referendum.

For those of you who don't already know... the UK have voted in favour of leaving the European Union, which was a decision that was swiftly followed by the resignation of our Prime Minister David Cameron.


This isn't going to be a political post.

I'm not going to drone on about my views and what I think should have happened.

It is no longer relevant.


What I do want to say is this...


I have seen a lot of hate this morning.

I have seen arguments on social media full of nastiness, name calling and even accusations of racism.

That needs to stop.

NOW!


We are lucky.

We have the right to vote.

We are allowed to stand up and voice our opinions.

We shouldn't be using that freedom to vote as a reason to turn on each other.


I am not ashamed to say I voted 'remain', but I would never use my difference of opinion as a reason to be vile and hurtful towards others.

Yes I have concerns about our future and what all of these changes may mean for us as a country, but I also remain hopeful.

Hopeful that we can turn this into a positive situation.

Hopeful that things will work out for the better in the long run.

Hopeful that we can come together as a Nation and become stronger.

Now is the time to stand up TOGETHER.


We can't change the result of the referendum.

We can't change the fact that we are going to have a new Prime Minister (who hasn't been elected by us as a people).

But we CAN remain positive.

It is a scary situation, mainly because of the amount of unanswered questions of what it actually means for us all.

The unknown is scary, but we shouldn't be tearing lumps out of each other for daring to have different views on what is best for the country we live in.

It may be a  bit of a bumpy ride to begin with, but it may also turn into a really positive thing .

What's done is done.

Now is the time for the British people to move forward, stand united, and work together to try and make our country a better place for future generations.


Now is the time for positivity.

Now is the time for us to make the most of what many will deem as a 'bad situation'.


Negativity will just make things worse.


Hatred and fear is not the answer.

It will not change the outcome of what is going to happen.


We voted.

 A decision was made.

Now we have to live with that decision.

TOGETHER.


As a country we will be a lot stronger if we choose to stand united.

Missy x