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Jean's avatar

Thank you so much, Olivia. That is exactly what we all need right now. You take care of yourself too and thank you for everything you do all the time.

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Pj Savage's avatar

Well said, DITTO

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Laura M's avatar

Thank you for this post. It is the right message at the right time.

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Anne's avatar

Thank you, Olivia -- sometimes just the reminder that we're not alone in feeling overwhelmed is a warm long-distance hug.

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Deb's avatar

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Please take good care of yourself and hold your loved ones tightly.

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Lionel Atwill's avatar

Nicely said. It is also during a time of tragedy that pure evil sweeps in with mocking glee. True to form, he showed himself. Truth Social, of course. Now everyone knows, even his followers.

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Olivia of Troye's avatar

I’m unfortunately familiar with Trump’s rhetoric. I watched it operate in real time first hand, but his Truth Social post about Rob Reiner still bothered me at my core.

It was horrid. Not because it was shocking, but because it was intentional. This is what happens when cruelty is treated as entertainment instead of the warning sign it is.

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Lionel Atwill's avatar

I so agree. It was visceral. It exposed his true evil. I feel for you, having had to work with him. I am an old former republican, a combat vet from Vietnam, and a 40-year magazine hack. I'm doing a Substact myself, more as an outlet for my ire than anything else. Free Subscriptions! My contribution to this war. Fight the fight!

https://lionelatwill.substack.com

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Chantal's avatar

Beautifully written Olivia

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Olivia of Troye's avatar

🤍

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Ginny Gee's avatar

One of a few kind posts made the I day. Where things stand is so obvious. It's like a cold wet towel slapping us in the face. We know that not all is wrong in the world, really not even in the U.S. but it feels like it when these days happen. Thank you for using specific, kind words to share what's on your mind. It makes sense.

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Jane Smythe🇨🇦's avatar

You seem to have the innate ability to say just what’s needed at a time such as this. Thank you. ❤️🇨🇦

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Nancy's avatar

Olivia, you are such a wonderful person. ❤️❤️❤️

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Scott Cairns's avatar

Amen. Keen diagnosis, and a promising and necessary response. May it be blessed.

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Joan RB's avatar

I felt myself take a deep breath when I read this lovely, kind note from someone who is real, in touch with her feelings and cares about humanity. Thank you, Olivia,for this timely message.

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Kim Rodriguez's avatar

Thank you Olivia for putting this craziness in perspective for me. I’ve been wandering aimlessly in my heart and mind these past few days not being able to label what I’m feeling. I still don’t think I can. I hurt for so many people right now. I feel helpless in what I can do. I feel my prayers have gone unanswered. I’ve walked the path of the Reiners without the end result and ask myself “why them and not me”. This world has me upside down and inside out. Thank you again for putting it straight.

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Pistol Pete's avatar

That's a lovely message - we need a little humanity and empathy right now...thank you.

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Al Draycott's avatar

Thank you Olivia. Just know that you will never stand alone. The world and all the decent , compassionate folks world wide, unheard and unseen are with you.

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Joe Jones's avatar

I needed this today.

#ruralohiostrong

Namaste Olivia.

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Olivia of Troye's avatar

🫶

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Ken Bertrand's avatar

Olivia, this country is snarled in a "weapons" log jam. Australia immediately moved to reform its gun laws, but not the US. In fact, Republicans would rather pray & think, than attack this epidemic of violence. But, the mob boss who has been convicted of 34 felonies, refuses to address this issue. Oh wait! He IS a murderer and fully accepts the "need" to kill those with whom he disagrees or dislikes, primarily "brown skinned" people. To start this debate, we, first, need to address the murderer in the White House.

ken Bertrand

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