LONDON -- You don't need us to tell you that Donald J. Trump has been elected as president of the United States and consequently as leader of the free world.

You also don't need us to tell you that he is a highly controversial figure, or that his campaign rhetoric has brought to a head the bitter divisiveness of partisan politics in America and worldwide.

But you also don't need to despair -- now more than everis the time to find a path forward marked by unity and resolve.

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And on what is a bleak day for many, Twitter is uniting against the darkness with messages of optimism, grit, and determination that will get your fired up:

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Amidst swirling chaos and the daunting days ahead, there will always be hope, and there will always be resistance to ideas and individuals that threaten equality and tolerance.

Hunker down, stay positive, and get ready: it has only just begun.

BONUS: Trump's victory speech

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