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Emily Henderson's avatar

It’s all feels like an insurmountable task and I want to give up every day, but here you are doing good work Robin! I’m sending you so much love and support and praying our “leaders” get their heads out of their asses and do the right thing.

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Robin LaVoie's avatar

Thank you. I want to give up everyday too. I’ve watched some incredible advocates in my state stand up and they inspire me to keep finding even small ways to do something.

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Michael Edward's avatar

It is heartbreaking that things like Medicaid could ever even be questioned. Everyone, EVERYONE, should be granted these basic necessities without question. I’m over here rooting for you Robin! :)

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Robin LaVoie's avatar

Thank you, Michael, I appreciate it!

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Michael Edward's avatar

My pleasure Robin :)

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Evelyn Fox's avatar

What a huge win! I know from my work how hard won those expanding capacities are. And the struggle of fighting for appropriate care is never ending. My clients families are in the trenches and my heart breaks for them and you. But your fight is inspiring! I wish for a kinder world for us all, and braver people like you to populate it.

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Robin LaVoie's avatar

His speech gains lately have been wonderful, he’s got a great team right now - and it reminds me that it’s never too late to see progress 💙 — and that goes for the state of the world too.. I hope 🤞 Thanks

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Elizabeth Marro's avatar

Thank you for sharing your son's happy moments and thank you for your persistence with your congressman. We can not let up. Just once I want those who are leading the country right now to explain why each and every policy they make is designed to make the American people sicker, dumber, and poorer. And very very tired.

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Robin LaVoie's avatar

Yes, I would love some explanations! Thank you, so much

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Priscilla Stuckey's avatar

Hear, hear! Thank you, Robin.

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Wendy Rosen's avatar

As always, your writing hits me in "the feels"! Thank you for all you do, not just for your son, but for all those who need a voice. I keep reminding myself that I don't have to do it all, just what I can do - and your writing reminded me of that; thank you!

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Robin LaVoie's avatar

You are an amazing advocate, too, Wendy, thank you for continuing to speak out for all of us. All we can do is everything WE can do. 💙💪

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stephanie's avatar

What a gravely shameful series of acts this administration keeps undertaking.

I so appreciate your family’s positive, hopeful actions in the face of these horrors. 🧡

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Robin LaVoie's avatar

Shameful is right. Thank you 💙💪

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