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zipplewrath

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48. Stuttering

Mon Aug 1, 2022, 06:51 PM

Aug 2022

I'm reminded of Joe's reaction to stuttering children. There are issues that will hit them very close to home. Don't abuse it, but don't avoid reaching out when it's appropriate. He'll appreciate as much as you might need it.

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I got a personal call from Jamie Raskin regarding my son's suicide [View all] crimycarny Jul 2022 OP

Yes, Jamie Raskin is the real deal. elleng Aug 2022 #1

Lucky you crimycarny Aug 2022 #7

After my husband's suicide, I was suicidal, learned it's common response duhneece Aug 2022 #33

Raskin is what real "manhood" acts like. Bless him. nt Samrob Aug 2022 #43

wow. that's rly sweet. mopinko Aug 2022 #2

Wow, it is wonderful that he called and wonderful his book brought you comfort. ❤️ MLAA Aug 2022 #3

My dear crimycarny! I am so glad he reached out to you at this painful moment. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2022 #4

I Am Truly Sorry To Hear About What You Experienced SoCalDavidS Aug 2022 #5

I am so sorry. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #6

I will read that book based on your rec, crimycarny Skittles Aug 2022 #8

Sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine what your loss did to your llife, OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2022 #9

That is so nice of Jamie Raskin. G2theD Aug 2022 #10

Wow Bayard Aug 2022 #11

Siblings seem to be the "forgotten" survivors crimycarny Aug 2022 #15

I remember a line from a Dave Matthews song.... Bayard Aug 2022 #41

"Siblings seem to be the 'forgotten' survivors." 3catwoman3 Aug 2022 #54

This is great. Thank you for sharing. TheBeam19 Aug 2022 #12

I'm crying, I am absolutely crying. CaptainTruth Aug 2022 #13

I love that man. applegrove Aug 2022 #14

What a wonderful human being and an incredibly kind thing to do. He understands like no one else does Rhiannon12866 Aug 2022 #16

When you get discouraged because of Trump and MAGA it can look hopeless grantcart Aug 2022 #17

The person who would have enjoyed this story the most was my late son crimycarny Aug 2022 #19

I'm so sorry for your deep loss but glad to see he brought you some comfort. flying_wahini Aug 2022 #18

This post brought tears to my eyes LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #20

Okay. sheshe2 Aug 2022 #21

Thanks for sharing. Your loss is so much bigger than Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #22

I can't picture any GQP leader doing the same and really BigmanPigman Aug 2022 #23

I can't imagine aGQP leader doing the same soldierant Aug 2022 #50

Peace to you and your family. riversedge Aug 2022 #24

So sorry for such a loss! How empathetic that Rep Raskin contacted you electric_blue68 Aug 2022 #25

What an awesome story! AntivaxHunters Aug 2022 #26

I am so sorry for your pain and the pain your son must have been in Novara Aug 2022 #27

I so wish you some peace. Losing a child is hard. Lonestarblue Aug 2022 #28

Thank you for sharing this experience. badhair77 Aug 2022 #29

Condolences on your loss Alice Kramden Aug 2022 #30

Jamie is a class act. Just like Joe. Kindness is an incredible characteristic of some Democratic Stuart G Aug 2022 #31

Thanks for sharing this story FakeNoose Aug 2022 #32

Oh, Wow! Deep State Witch Aug 2022 #34

It's nice to know that good people are appreciated Farmer-Rick Aug 2022 #35

Thank you for sharing that story. Chainfire Aug 2022 #36

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Aug 2022 #37

My deepest condolences DemUnleashed Aug 2022 #38

You are making me cry. murielm99 Aug 2022 #39

Same here. The depth of sorrow endured, and the poignancy of humanity... JudyM Aug 2022 #42

Recommended. H2O Man Aug 2022 #40

Thanks so much for this, crimycarny. calimary Aug 2022 #44

we survivors do share a bond that others just can't comprehend yellowdogintexas Aug 2022 #45

OMG!!! Wow. Thanks for sharing that. LymphocyteLover Aug 2022 #46

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Jamie is one of a very few Senators who aren't corrupt and out napi21 Aug 2022 #47

Stuttering zipplewrath Aug 2022 #48

Not many posts make me well up. sellitman Aug 2022 #49

That's so wonderful mvd Aug 2022 #51

How lovely that he called you malaise Aug 2022 #52

You're not alone. tazkcmo Aug 2022 #53

I'm so unbelievably sorry budkin Aug 2022 #55