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Glenn Nelson's avatar

Denise, you're everything a mother and an eldest sibling should be, concerned and caring. Here's hoping all turns out well for your family.

As always, please keep shouting out. We all need your rational, well-articulated writings. It gives us hope and courage in these times.

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Denise OBrien's avatar

Thank you Glenn, for your kind words.

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Suzan Erem's avatar

Good luck with your sister, Denise! And thank you (and your daughter) for reports from the front lines. I just bought a hoodie from the Women Speak store that is a Ruth Bader Ginsberg quote - when injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty. Here we are.

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Denise OBrien's avatar

What a good quote - we are in those times.

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Lisa Kivirist's avatar

Yes yes yes -- an important reminder and inspiration to be brave! Kudos to you for sharing such deeply rooted, heartfelt thoughts. ❤️

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Kayt Sunwood's avatar

Thank you, Denise, 🙏🏼 for sharing your thoughts, “voice” and reflections on what is occurring in and to our communities and our country. The “human” connections you make are ones we all need to hear! Thank you for raising your voice and keeping in touch with us, near and far. Safe travels and healing wishes to your sister, and the families and communities turned upside down and thrown into turmoil as the executive orders wreak havoc in our lives, hearts, and souls. 💜

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