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Elissa Wald's avatar

To everyone who's commented here, I'm so grateful. It took me hours to write this post because I was feeling so defeated and was afraid of letting you down by not sounding as brave or optimistic as usual. Thank you for letting me be real in this low moment; thank you for your beautiful support.

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Lynn Cullen's avatar

Oh, Elissa, you’re allowed to get frightened and feel despair. You’re not alone, as you so often tell us. Take care. Hugging you in my heart.

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Elissa Wald's avatar

Thank you so very much, Lynn. This really helps.

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Not so young anymore.'s avatar

I get it. I stopped reading most mainstream media after October 7. It can be infuriating. The Columbia disaster was paid for and planned. Not sure by whom. It’s mass insanity. I get how the Nazis rose to power. Keep repeating the same lies as Hitler said and people will believe you. Keep up the great work and Shabbat shalom. Your voice is a blessing.

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Elissa Wald's avatar

Thank you so very much. I believe Qatar's funding is behind much of this.

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Gail M's avatar

You are allowed to be the space that's right for you. We all love you. We are here for you. You're awesome and excellent and kind.

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Elissa Wald's avatar

YOU are so kind, Gail. (And awesome and excellent!) Thank you so much.

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Marilyn Gilbert's avatar

Elissa, I love your writings and look forward to them every day. Your concerns are exactly what I've been saying for months. It is unbelievable that so many people are clueless about this current situation and the history of the entire area. It is hard not to feel depressed, but we must have faith and keep speaking out.

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Elissa Wald's avatar

Thank you so very much, Marilyn.

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Marilyn Gilbert's avatar

Shabbat shalom! ❤️

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Patricia Munro's avatar

Thank you for this so much. So. Very. Much. May your Shabbat and all of ours be sweet and tranquil.

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Elissa Wald's avatar

I so deeply appreciate this, Patricia!

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Carolyn Fine's avatar

Caring for us means caring for yourself first. So many of us are traumatized and working with very limited capacity. You are so deeply normal. Shabbat shalom and Chag Pesach Sameach. Rest ❤️

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Elissa Wald's avatar

This made me tear up. Thank you, my lovely friend.

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Amy Keyishian / Madfoot's avatar

Yeah I’m skipping reunion this year, sis.

That video just about ended me.

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