"I've never had an essay receive that much attention, with over a million views in just a few hours. I stood up straighter. I felt lighter. My step had a bounce, and I felt inspired to keep moving and do even more. This is what writers dream of - creating something that touches a large audience and makes them feel less alone, especially in the wake of what felt like such a tragedy."
"He read through the article's comments and some of the emails that landed in my inbox, and we laughed at the ridiculous things people were sending me. "You need to divorce her and marry me. She doesn't deserve a good man like you," one person commented. However, there were also sinister - even threatening - messages. "When the internment camps are built, you will be the first inmate," someone else wrote."
She canceled Thanksgiving and Christmas after learning that her husband and his family voted for Trump. Her narrative reached over a million people within hours, producing elation and momentum and giving her a sense of validation. Her husband initially celebrated the attention and read comments and emails with her, often laughing at absurd messages. Supportive responses mixed with sinister, threatening messages that angered him; she advised against engaging. Within 24 hours his family discovered the publicized decision and expressed concern about the marriage, jobs, and safety. They were surprised she spoke publicly about what many consider a private matter. She intended to spark conversation and connection amid national fracture.
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