After she’d read all there was to read; scrolled through public safety alerts and tweets and emails and texts from friends and family concerned for her safety; seen all the videos to be seen—“I was putting on my bowling shoes when it started,” said a man who’d been present during the gunfire,” I’ve been barefoot for five hours”—after she’d struggled through the “I surround myself with…”choose-your-own-ending yoga practice, with
Heartbreaking. When I heard the news you were the first Mainer I thought of. Your micro today is such a powerful example of the power of writing to act as balm and catalyst. 💔
Thanks for reading, Mark. It was hard to bear.
I arrived here via recommendation. Thoughtful. Moving.
What a gut-wrenching couple of days it has been. Thinking of you and all other Mainers. Sending love from NY. ♥️
So scary and so so sad! 😔
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Heartbreaking, let us never become numb.
Sending love to you and your Maine family❤️
no words, but your words helped
Heartbreaking. When I heard the news you were the first Mainer I thought of. Your micro today is such a powerful example of the power of writing to act as balm and catalyst. 💔
It is truly horrific. I’m heartbroken for the families and heartbroken for Maine.
No one ever thought that a tragedy of the size would happen in Maine. We were seen as the “Safe State”. Miss and love you.
Amie, I am so sorry that this is happening over there. Sending love. ♥️
Amie 💔
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I’m so sorry--I thought of you and am glad to hear from you. And yes, as Ruth said, you found the heart. ♥️
Oh Amie! I thought this was just metaphorical until I checked the news! I’m so terribly sorry. Your writing, as always, goes to the heart of it.❤️🩹