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You’re doing great! As a mom, I want to lock the doors and look away too. Thank you for sharing this, it made me feel less alone in my own grief/frustration pertaining to gun safety in our country. Hope you and your family have a lovely weekend!

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Ali, I am so grateful for you! Your podcast makes me feel so happy every time I run - yesterday I even lost track of my mileage because I was so engrossed in your show! And I’m pretty sure the people who run by me as I’m laughing out loud or crying think I’m a huge weirdo, but honestly listening to your show is like getting to run with a friend. So thank you.

And, on a side note, I’m a mom of three and it sounds like you’re doing a great job with Annie. Her “podcast” was the sweetest thing I have ever heard and she just sounds like the happiest, most well-adjusted little girl. You should be proud!

Keep up the good work! :)

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I’m sorry the trolls are really that cruel - you handle it all so well. Enjoy MI and I love you! ❤️

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Thanks for supporting Moms Demand Action. My wife has been getting involved with the group here in Illinois.

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It's human to stop and feel all the feels. There is alot to deal with these days, whether right in our backyards, what we see in the news in our cities, what is reality for so many people living in the midst of war. I cannot wrap my head around anyone who wants to own a gun, much less an automatic weapon, and then to end the lives of others. But we go through our days, doing our best to treat each and every person as we would want to be treated, and it helps brighten the lives. Thank you for bringing optimism, joy, and yes, distraction to each of your listeners, even it if is a short time in the day. For many, you might have just allowed them to carry their burdens for another hour. Carry on Ali, you are doing great work and thank you!!

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My heart feels all of this. I felt hope and energy in listening to Abby Wombach's commencement address at Loyola Marymount University. It was posted this week to the We Can Do Hard Things podcasts "The Pep Talk You, Your Grad & the Country Needs!"

It was a good push out of numbness.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pep-talk-you-your-grad-the-country-needs/id1564530722?i=1000614254818

Sending everyone love.

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Create the world you want to live in!

You’re doing fantastic and you bring sunshine and positivity to everyone around you! Thank you for being you🌸🌷🌸

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Well said! The hate in our world has become suffocating! Thank you for your always positive spin on life!

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Wonderfully said, Ali! Thank you for taking the time to write and address this. You always give me something to look forward to Friday mornings. I’m running the Bayshore 10k tomorrow and am looking forward to seeing you there in all your glory!! 🙌🏻

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Ali you’re doing so great and you have so many people rooting for you. Sending you love from a little island in the southern hemisphere X

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Thank you for being you! 💜 I hope you enjoyed your time in Michigan, and I hope you can find a little time to relax at home after your busy spring.

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You are awesome! Thank you for always being genuine and positive. Please don’t pay attention to the sad people who have nothing better to do than to hate on people they don’t know. You are doing great!!

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“I'm saying that if your circuits are overwhelmed there's a reason and the reason isn't because you are heartless, it's because there is not a human heart on this planet that can bear all of what is happening right now.” -Nadia Bolz-Weber

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Thank you for all you do Ali in this space and beyond. You have such a way with words, both written and spoken. Thank your for always spreading positivity. We’re with you and love you🩷

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I look forward to your newsletter every week! Hope you and your family are having fun in Michigan!

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You make my day better every time I listen to you. I always run to your podcasts. They make me so happy. I get to learn stuff too! Don’t let the haters win, they need to get a f$&@ing life. Love you!💕❤️

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