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Lauree's avatar

today i was actually told "i don't know why i talk to you" when i refused to go along with their bigotry. i feel so alone.

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Shaista Ali's avatar

It feels isolating, and it’s hard. Betraying yourself feels way worse, do you agree?

Try to be proud of your integrity .. in between the loneliness. I believe one will eventually wash away.

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Linda C's avatar

I hope you answered that they don’t need to talk to you if hate is all they have to share.

You are so not alone!!

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Debby's avatar

You are not alone. Thank you for standing up for justice (and what most of us believe).

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Patti Sullivan's avatar

You’re not alone with this tribe! 🤗

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Jan Baumann's avatar

Thanks for being strong and standing for what is right 💪💗

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Juliana (she/her)'s avatar

You inspire me.

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Kathy Zee's avatar

You are never alone when you are part of Jenny Lawsons group. ♥️

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Sarah Strom's avatar

We’re here for you! I hope you’re feeling better today. 💙💙💙

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Emily Henderson's avatar

Not alone. sending you love today.

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Jll's avatar

Thanks to Jenny, we all with you. You don’t walk alone.

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Jess Greenwood's avatar

"Whether you make music from the pain or in spite of it..." Such brutal beauty in those words, and such truth. I'm sorry your creativity required pain from you last week, but so grateful for your contribution to keeping the warbling going, however wobbly. Feel better!

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Andrea Hensley's avatar

I don't know the best word for a person who takes their pain, distills it and morphs it into a way to help/heal/encourage others - philanthropist? angel? altruist? saint? jewel? - but that is what you are. Maybe we should just call it being a "Jenny." Thank you.

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T Howe's avatar

Thanks for this. Been on a pain ass kicker (my ass) lately, with bonus weird fierce joint shenanagins. Needed my palliative care peeps to remind me i have the dang pain meds to cut back on that shit so i can function, so i should stop being weird about pain meds and take them already. I guess i am singing along, out of tune as per, but audible all the same.

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Juliana (she/her)'s avatar

I am the same way in needing to be reminded I have tools! I'm glad you have a palliative team to support you. But I'm sorry you need them. 🩷

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Stephen Powell's avatar

Keep on singing, Jenny...

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Sonya Hoffman's avatar

Sorry you had such a tough week. Sending you healing vibes and best wishes for better weeks ahead!❤️

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Jan Baumann's avatar

Thank you just for being 💗

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Sarah Ruckelshaus's avatar

oh Jenny, your heart is so beautiful. I hope you are feeling better as quickly as possible.

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Shaista Ali's avatar

So affirming 😭. Thank you. Wishing ease on your journey and in awe of the bird you drew through it all.

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Ann Weston's avatar

Beautiful, just like you!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Sorry for your extra tough week. Hope this one is better.

Thank you - as always - for an uplifting and beautiful art hug.

You're the best! xo

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Tracy Walters-Rogers's avatar

Thanks for the uplifting words. I had a bad week also.

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Juliana (she/her)'s avatar

I'm sorry your week was tough.

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Gerrie Storr's avatar

Thanks for the kick in the butt. I had total knee replacement surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago. Things are fine - I'm walking again on nature trails, looking forward to gardening. But the pain at night is huge. I was feeling sorry for myself. Big Time (even though I knew there'd be pain). It will go away. I wish with all my heart that yours goes away too! All the best.

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heydave56's avatar

La. La. LA!

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Laura S. Atkins's avatar

Darling Jenny, I broke up with my boyfriend today, after loving him for eight years but finally seeing that we just don't work together. I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much. I hope you win your current battles soon.

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Juliana (she/her)'s avatar

Hugs, that was very brave of you, but I imagine it hurts. 8 years is so long!

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Hope Griffin Diaz's avatar

Jenny, yesterday I felt like you. My daughter and I were in the car and had a complete misunderstanding and we're going back and forth when I yell out "WEINERMOBILE!!!!!!!!!!!! Daughter looks in rearview mirror and "Oh, it is.". Totally Jenny moment.

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