The cognitive dissonance surrounding Trump’s potential return to the White House leaves more than a bad taste—it brings a cascade of bleak emotions: 1) A sense of hopelessness; 2) A feeling of injustice; 3) The shattering of a familiar worldview; 4) A growing fear for our safety. In Ukraine, we know a thing or two about adversity. Should we feel despair at this prospect? Absolutely. But it’s worth setting a time limit for our grief—say, three days—and then we move forward.