A Message of Love and Hope
Added 2024-11-06 13:15:52 +0000 UTCDear Patrons,
The news out of America this morning will no doubt be leaving some of you feeling sad, angry, anxious, or even frightened about what it means for the future.
To our brothers, sisters, and friends across the pond: We’ve been through this before and we will do so again. You are not alone.
Love always,
Alex & Josh
Xoxo
Comments
This made me tear up, thank you. It’s been hard coming to terms with everything that’s happened, and trying to plan with my wife what the next four years will look like for us. I appreciate your support 💛
Jenny
2024-11-19 02:34:41 +0000 UTCRemember to be here for each other and stick together ❤️ let's not let the insanity bring anyone down
Gina Lipkin
2024-11-17 19:30:35 +0000 UTCFrom🇺🇸. Now I know why the Universe was pushing my spiritual growth and having me heal my deep emotional wounds. To prepare me for the results of this election. I did what they said and “sat with my feelings”, like an ant holding a watermelon, and I was actually able to alchemize that horrendous grief. Here’s where I came out at… we must clean up our own act now. I mean go inward and look at my own ego and greed. Face my fear. Nothing to fear but fear itself. No govt is here to save us. I’ve cut myself off from all the social media and news. I really want to flee to my country of origin, Scrooby England, but we left in 1620. My 9x grandfather helped author the first Anglo American democratic govt document (Mayflower Compact). Well we kept this democracy 148+ years longer than Athens. I will stay and do all I can to protect those around me🌈❤️🩹💪🏼💖🇺🇸. I absolutely know we can get through this. The universe is simply shining a light in the deepest corners so we can clean it all out.
Trixy_loves_the _world
2024-11-16 03:09:56 +0000 UTCThank you, guys, for your concern about us. It is a crazy time, filled with worries for friends and family who share LGBT issues. Your reactions are a breath of fresh air. Thanx.
oliver morgan
2024-11-15 00:39:21 +0000 UTCThank you! We will keep fighting! Sending love to everyone who needs it!🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈💜
Beth Brooks-Moir
2024-11-12 19:04:41 +0000 UTCThe democrats have done an awesome job in their three months election rallies. Thank You, so sorry it's not the real people's choice who got in
Gina Lipkin
2024-11-12 16:26:20 +0000 UTCKamala and Tim were everything we all hoped for, and did so well, I appreciate the love and commitment they showed everyone, they looked so much stronger and brighter than the opponent, and so many famous endorsements and republican people joining, always remember the good fight
Gina Lipkin
2024-11-12 16:08:35 +0000 UTCThank you! We're going to need all of the love and support we can get here in the US.
Marc Acosta
2024-11-11 14:35:42 +0000 UTCUnfortunately for the world, the US seems to have a ripple effect on other countries. Yet another reason to be disappointed. 🫠
Beth Gonzales
2024-11-10 22:49:04 +0000 UTCI'm in a former blue state (wi) but in an always red county, unfortunately. I had hope this time though because I saw more and more Harris signs out every day. 😔not enough though apparently.
Beth Gonzales
2024-11-10 22:47:19 +0000 UTCThank You! Keep making joyous content. We need it.
Christy Garrett
2024-11-09 20:35:35 +0000 UTCLuckily I’m in a blue dot in a red county in a blue state ( YAY CALIFORNIA ❤️) but ugh what a mess the next four years will be.
Jennifer
2024-11-09 16:06:38 +0000 UTCThank you for the encouragement 💜 We’ll find a way. We always do 🏳️🌈
Sera Taíno
2024-11-09 12:40:47 +0000 UTCI wish I could promise you Canada would be safe. We are headed far right with hate on the rise. I wish I could help all my friends south of the border. Stay safe. If you aren't, I hear that Rainbow Railroad will help folks get to blue states.
Tammy LT
2024-11-09 07:41:58 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry. I'm hoping people will support the organizations that help relocate folks to safer locations. I will be.
Tammy LT
2024-11-09 07:31:10 +0000 UTCYou were the first moment of laughter I've had since I heard. I figured that deserved patreon support. I'm a cis het 51 year old woman in Canada. Probably not the usual demographic. But my country is swinging right this election and I fear for my daughter and her fiance and my grandchildren as an LGBTQIA+ interracial family. I hear the terror of my friends in my own community and across the globe. It's going to be tough going. Hold your support people close and stay safe ❤️
Tammy LT
2024-11-09 07:25:18 +0000 UTCHappy to take in refugees if you can live in a shed or a garage! 😆
Suze
2024-11-08 17:58:58 +0000 UTCNot going to lie, your message made me cry again. In the US right now, I know so many of us are reeling and trying to figure out what we are going to do in the future. But thank you so much for your kind words. I keep telling everyone that we have to get through this as a community. Love and hugs, guys. Thanks again for the message.
Tricia
2024-11-08 14:27:18 +0000 UTCFrom the across the pond, you two always bring me joy. I know we here in the US will get through this somehow. Thanks for this message, it means a lot.
Justin Kayser
2024-11-08 02:52:46 +0000 UTCI had to take yesterday to decompress and just grieve everything that we’ve lost and are going to continue to lose over the next four years and beyond. I’m angry and hurt and terrified. But I’m also grateful that I’ve found beautiful communities like this one where we can not only feel safe and loved, but we can somehow hold each other up from across the globe in one big hug of strength and support in the most troubling of times. It has been an absolute honor and privilege to be part of this community and to share space with all of you. Thank you, Alex and Josh, for creating something so precious. 🖤🤎🩷🩵🤍❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Charlie
2024-11-08 01:44:50 +0000 UTCIt was a really rough day or so since for me and my all queen friend group. Especially since we live in Texas. The only real.peotections for us are the federal protections and those look like those will be going out the window soon. It's just so surprising yet not. Of course we choose a deranged white man over a qualified black woman because that is how america rolls. I jist hope the damage he causes is minimal but I do not even know if that's possible.
Matthew Jones
2024-11-08 00:16:34 +0000 UTCI still can’t get over the fact that he won, I keep asking myself how on earth could anyone vote for him??? And I’m shocked to hear some of the stats of the people who voted for him. He did NOT get my vote!! I am very nervous about the next 4 yrs! Thank you guys for being such a light in this dark world!
Jera Hanson
2024-11-07 17:38:29 +0000 UTCIt was so unexpected that a felon, just plain horrible monster would win over someone like Kamala Harris, she would have been so good for our country. Lord help us, he is out for revenge. Thank your support, it means a lot. Enjoy your reviews so much, you guys are the greatest! 😭😤🏳️🌈
Magical Adorabella
2024-11-07 17:11:20 +0000 UTCI've cried all day. I cried all night last night, in the shower this morning. Dark times are ahead. We're going to need each other to hold the line. Elections shouldn't make people have this much terror and tears and having people wanting to unalive themselves. Like, what are we even doing? :(
Jamie
2024-11-07 05:37:47 +0000 UTCThank you for being a refuge of joy and hope as my narrow-minded countrymen send us down a dark path. A major focus in Trump’s later advertisements was government paying for gender reassignment surgery, fomenting transphobia as a political weapon. Disgusting. As a huge RW&RB fan, I watched your wonderful film review again last night as a needed distraction. Though Texas was never gonna flip, it was nice to envision a woman as president and hope that life would imitate art. Alas, now our LGBTQ+ community is being demonized again. I’ll be looking to ASWT for inspiration even more now. ❤️
Dan Tackett
2024-11-07 04:51:31 +0000 UTCThank you so much Alex and Josh, you have no idea how much this means to me...to us. I cried when I read your words of love and encouragement, it was the first time since we found out last night and I just couldn't control the heartbreak any longer. Thank you for the joy you bring to me...to us, and hopefully we will be able to continue this journey of friendship of the rainbow family. Much love and respect. Thank you again.
D.A. Rowley
2024-11-07 03:57:03 +0000 UTCLol I asked my uk friends to adopt me, my hubs, kid and parents. Sadly they ccan not. 😭
Beth Gonzales
2024-11-07 03:53:34 +0000 UTCSame. I asked my uk friends to adopt me, my husband, my kid and my parents. It's going to be worse. I just hope his mob of idiots realize he's actually a terrible human and we can get rid of him.
Beth Gonzales
2024-11-07 03:51:43 +0000 UTCI cried when G. W. Bush won a second term. I cried when Trump won the first time. But this time I was numb. I didn't cry until later today. Now I'm crying on and off. I'm scared for my queer friends, their children. All our children. I'm scared for women to get pregnant. I'm scared and sad, and so disappointed with people here. I'm selfishly grateful to have a boy child who i can raise to do better, but also don't have to worry about his body autonomy. But devastated for my god daughters and all girls who will have to live with this fear. Fear women haven't had to deal with since the 60's (?). 😭😩
Beth Gonzales
2024-11-07 01:43:06 +0000 UTCIt was lovely to get this message of support on such a dark and terrifying day. Thank you!
Andrea Kammerer
2024-11-07 01:13:32 +0000 UTCCrying off and on all day. Honestly, I would love to wipe my hands with this country, but that's not a feasible option at this point. I'm devastated by the results for me personally as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, but even more so for my children. The repercussions of yesterday will be felt for DECADES through the best years of their lives. It's scary, but if that person wanted to activate mama bear mode further, he succeeded. Fuck with my kids' rights, and feel my wrath. Alex and Josh, thanks for giving us an escape and for being a bright light for so many of us <3 <3 <3
Morgan Arguello
2024-11-06 22:31:57 +0000 UTCI felt the same. I am angry and upset and so scared for my daughter. She is almost 13 and came out last December and I was really hopeful that one year later of that announcement we would be celebrating having a President who would stand up for her instead I am worried for her safety and mental health in light of the results of this election. I am crying. Thank you Josh and Alex for always standing up for the community
Jennifer Cooper
2024-11-06 21:51:36 +0000 UTCThanks for the kind words of support. I'm old, and hadn't planned on putting 'resisting fascists' on my bucket list...but here we are. Luckily, I live in California now, but it doesn't feel great today.
Michael Craig
2024-11-06 21:01:10 +0000 UTCSo so devastated. And scared. I just don’t understand how this can happen again! And I feel like this is going to be worse than before… I just want to take my family and go to Canada, UK, somewhere else. I feel betrayed by my country. I never thought I’d say that. Ever. I feel sick
Jennifer
2024-11-06 20:20:49 +0000 UTCI’ve never cried due to election results ever when my candidate lost. This morning I woke at 4AM and a UK friend messaged me to tell me that Trump apparently won. I was shocked and the next thing I knew tears were flowing down my face. Well, this Ally is upping her Game. We’re all going to get through this together.
Diane Furlong
2024-11-06 20:07:30 +0000 UTCIt is absolutely devastating and so surreal. I am grateful to live in Michigan with amazing allies in our state leadership, but I am terrified for my son and his future on a national level. These results do not represent the hearts of all Americans! ❤️
Laura Leslie
2024-11-06 18:44:24 +0000 UTCSame. I don’t know what to do. It’s not like I can just up and leave.
MuggleMeTrue
2024-11-06 18:21:44 +0000 UTCI am utterly devastated. My own country told me, overwhelmingly, that they hate EVERYTHING I am. How the f do we come back from that?
MuggleMeTrue
2024-11-06 18:20:05 +0000 UTCI was absolutely devastated last night and will be crying today. But last night I stopped watching the votes come in and watched your review of the latest Heartstopper episode and it gave a brief respite from devastation so thank you for what you do and for your support
Samm Daugherty
2024-11-06 18:12:20 +0000 UTCYou know just when I finally stopped crying you had to post this. Seriously thank you for your kind message. I am so sad, scared, angry. I think I need to rewatch some of my favorite episodes of yours. Oh and do you know anyone in the UK willing to sponsor this amazing person and her family? 😉❤️🌈
Dee Dee
2024-11-06 17:57:42 +0000 UTCI'm fing terrified. I feel like a German living through the fall of the Weimar Republic. Desperately trying to hope that things won't be as bad as he promised they would be
Sam w
2024-11-06 17:14:03 +0000 UTCMe too, but worse…we know what he’s like now, and some people still voted for him…I am feeling so many feels today….thanks for the message of love Alex and Josh, love your videos!
Jackie McGillis
2024-11-06 17:07:18 +0000 UTCI am devastated. Last night felt like 2016 all over again.
Lisa M T
2024-11-06 16:10:05 +0000 UTCThank you, Josh & Alex. I am completely embarrassed to be an American this morning.
John Dillon
2024-11-06 16:02:18 +0000 UTCThank you guys! Appreciate you both so very much!
Joe Lancaster
2024-11-06 15:39:04 +0000 UTCAmerican here.....I have no words. Thanks to you guys for being a light right now. Your videos are my happy place and it's very needed right now.
Ouisel
2024-11-06 15:29:59 +0000 UTCStanding with you through these challenging times ! This battle isn't over, and you are not alone in this fight for our rights ❤️
Catherine
2024-11-06 15:29:23 +0000 UTCYou are both so thoughtful, thank you for sharing the love.
Corrine Glanville
2024-11-06 15:24:52 +0000 UTCDefinitely just an example of a union of disparate states, but I was also thinking about Greece, Poland, and Hungary.
James LEE
2024-11-06 15:17:01 +0000 UTCYes, except even EU counties have more unity than we do. I’m in Minnesota, but not sure that protects us. Grateful to supportive friends and allies around the world.💔❤️🩹
Jamie22
2024-11-06 15:11:27 +0000 UTCDid not want to get out of bed this morning but after reading your posts it made my day just a bit more brighter. Thank you for making this 70 year old ally from the U.S. a better person I have learned alot.
Carolyn Criss
2024-11-06 14:55:02 +0000 UTCThank you guys!!! Is getting rough out here!
Wildallie Diaz
2024-11-06 14:54:25 +0000 UTC💯
Sam S
2024-11-06 14:50:33 +0000 UTCSending love and strength to all of you in the US. As a global queer community, we stand with every single one of you during these uncertain and anxious times. This amazing community here on Patreon (and on Discord) are lifting you up while those in power look to tear you down or dim your light. You hold space here. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
Sam S
2024-11-06 14:49:30 +0000 UTCHey Alex and Josh, I really wanted to thank you for your heartwarming message. It hit home and brought tears to my eyes, honestly. You know why? Because it reminded me that even with this awful election outcome and whatever comes next, there are still plenty of people out there who get it, who understand empathy, love, and respect. That's what'll get us through this, right? That human connection. I'm writing from Canada, and even though I'm not American, my heart goes out to everyone south of the border dealing with this electoral mess. Let's face it, what happens there affects us all. Sometimes I find myself wondering how do we explain all this to our kids? How do we teach them about respect, love, and open dialogue when they see such a powerful leader doing the exact opposite? But reading your words this morning gave me a much-needed boost of hope. Love really is the answer here. We've got to stick together and keep standing up for what's right. Speaking as a woman, I'm deeply worried about our rights and bodily autonomy. And my heart goes out to all marginalized folks, especially our LGBTQ+ friends who are facing similar threats. Let's not give up ! ❤️❤️
Catherine
2024-11-06 14:45:19 +0000 UTCSending love and strength your way.
Sam S
2024-11-06 14:41:30 +0000 UTCI live in Florida where the abortion ban was upheld. It's super scary out here sending you virtual hugs.
Kimberley
2024-11-06 14:32:19 +0000 UTCThis message snapped me out of a bit of a dark spiral. I can't thank you both enough. I just went for a walk. Talked to my neighbors. Got a few hugs. I can't pretend that everything is going to be okay but I'm glad to remember I'm not alone. ♥️
Annie
2024-11-06 14:30:33 +0000 UTCWe hold such love for you and the people of the UK in general. We will need you more than ever now.
Dennis Verner
2024-11-06 14:22:25 +0000 UTCThank you both so much for this message! It's a scary time but I believe we will get through this again!
Yasmin Khoshnood
2024-11-06 14:22:19 +0000 UTCI really needed that this morning. Thank you! I feel like I don't live in the country I thought I did. Don't get me wrong, I recognize our deep issues, but... yikes. I guess I severely underestimated what people are okay with. And that's scary.
AJ Moran
2024-11-06 14:19:41 +0000 UTCThank you so much, I woke up feeling gutted. I’ve never felt so disappointed and betrayed. Four more years of this bull, I feel scared for the future.
leaveme alone
2024-11-06 14:17:10 +0000 UTCSad about these news for the US, hopefully it will work out somehow, but I can understand why people are upset, it'll be rough, but sending some hope and love.
Sara Nissen
2024-11-06 14:06:43 +0000 UTCI went to bed last night without watching the news, although I knew what was likely happening when I woke later to fireworks being set off in my neighborhood. To see this message as the first thing when waking up today was appreciated. Reading a message of support and solidarity instead of just the sterile electoral college count from the news really means a lot. I know this has far-reaching impacts and I’m so sorry my country sucks so hard.
Zee
2024-11-06 14:06:26 +0000 UTCThanks. We are gutted over here. I’ve felt sick all morning and have been fending off panic attacks. I’m refusing to leave my home. I’m going to request an international transfer at work and get the hell out of this trash country. I have friends in Mexico, so I’m looking into that, but we are a global firm, I thought we were better than this.
Archie Craven
2024-11-06 14:01:23 +0000 UTCWorst nightmare came true, I'm flabbergasted. I'm in Canada and I really wish we could welcome everyone to safety (which we have for now...). I'm crying, so sad and scared for the future. I've never been pessimistic but this morning it's hard not to be. Sending love to all.
Valerie Duval
2024-11-06 14:00:01 +0000 UTCThank you for this message and this community.
A V
2024-11-06 13:59:51 +0000 UTCWell said.
Irish Smurfette
2024-11-06 13:58:44 +0000 UTCThank you for this. It's much needed this morning. Little sleep. Much worry. Sexism and racism on full display on the biggest stage. Sad 💔💔💔💔💔
Irish Smurfette
2024-11-06 13:58:22 +0000 UTCI'm reeling and almost numb. it's so upsetting. I think as well as afraid I feel betrayed to know that so many of my fellow citizens thought the fascist bully should represent us.
Adrienne Gosselin
2024-11-06 13:54:13 +0000 UTCThis sentiment matters and it’s just a small part of why I love this community you’ve created 🫂
mmyxtres16
2024-11-06 13:49:50 +0000 UTCAs a very sad American this message is so appreciated, thank you guys 💜
Angela Casey
2024-11-06 13:49:24 +0000 UTCThank you! ❤️ It’s honestly terrifying and I’m so worried about what the future holds.
Lyndsay Wahl
2024-11-06 13:46:05 +0000 UTCThank you!
amber carson
2024-11-06 13:36:11 +0000 UTCLost my job yesterday and as a bisexual woman I have never had a worse week. I really thought women had it in this election but it’s sad when someone trusts a felon over women. Thanks for being here 💕
Julie Cantor
2024-11-06 13:30:59 +0000 UTCThank you guys. I am in California and I am absolutely gutted. It took me forever to fall asleep even after doubling my sleep medication and I am now sitting in bed unsure of exactly what the future holds for us but knowing that it will be devastating for so many.
Laura Ibarra
2024-11-06 13:27:34 +0000 UTCThank you. Some of us are lucky to live in a state where we will be safe. Others are not lucky and we will have to fight together to protect everyone. America is not like a usual country. We are more like the EU - a union of mini countries forced together. For the next four years, this will be very difficult and frightening and dangerous for some. My heart is broken, but we also know we must be strong to save others. Thank you for standing with us in the fight.
James LEE
2024-11-06 13:24:47 +0000 UTCThanks for the kind words, Alex and Josh. It's going to be a very rough four years for us. Luckily for me, I live in Maryland, which is one of the deepest blue states in the country, so I feel a bit more protected (but not much more). I'm really worried for our LGBTQIA+ brothers, sisters and others in the states that aren't as protected as I am.
Chris Metzger
2024-11-06 13:24:19 +0000 UTCI’m a gay Latino immigrant living in the US and it was honestly devastating. I’m struggling to process what happened last night and wasn’t able to sleep at all. Reproductive rights, immigrant rights, LGBQT+ rights, and many other issues that who knows what might happen from now on. I’ve lived through this in 2017-2021 and I have hope that these are just talking points and nothing else. The reality is America is sexist and will not elect a woman as president for who knows how long. Thank you for the kind words and support!
Jose Mazariego
2024-11-06 13:23:36 +0000 UTCnot in the usa but honestly i am baffled. and scared.
ser brienne
2024-11-06 13:20:58 +0000 UTCThank you. We are devastated. We are crying for our (collective, worldwide) children. There are so many things and feelings.
Lisa
2024-11-06 13:20:52 +0000 UTCI’m in the UK and I’m devastated by the result, I can only imagine how the people in the US feel . ❤️
Lynn0816
2024-11-06 13:20:07 +0000 UTCI’m from Scotland and my heart goes out to the people in America rn I was so upset when I heard the news this morning I hope people in America are okay it must be upsetting my heart truly goes out to them 💙💙
Jungkook
2024-11-06 13:19:23 +0000 UTCThanks I needed this, I woke up feeling sad and scared.
Kimberley
2024-11-06 13:19:22 +0000 UTCThanks for the words of support guys... means so much over here!
VV
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