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Barniclebetty's avatar

Thank you, Allison for being an inspiration as well. We respect your journey, your truth and your sincerity.

Calvin Speaks Out's avatar

πŸ’― - this is exactly what I would have said had you not beaten me to it! πŸ˜†

Kathleen M. Eisenhauer's avatar

Nicely said, and I wholeheartedly agree!!

Michelle Brody's avatar

Brava and well stated. Allison is a beautiful human. 🫢🏻

Donna Smith's avatar

I love Obama. He is a cool person.

joanna windham's avatar

I love Obama. A wonderful man. Humanitarian

Nancy bruins's avatar

Thank you, Allison. You were inspired by Obama to inspire us. I appreciate you both!

Wanda_46's avatar

Thank you for sharing your inspirational story, Allison. Although I don't have a story such as yours to relate I do want to say I've never been more proud to vote for ANY president as I was the 2 times I voted for Obama. Happy Obama Appreciation Day to you as well. And thank you for all your encouraging Break Downs!

Terry Masi's avatar

Thank you for reminding me of my favorite president. I only wish he was my current one.

Karen Van Trieste's avatar

Cheers to helping others and to hope. You are an inspiration. Happy Obama Appreciation Day!

Jeanne Schapp's avatar

Thank you Allison - a wonderful tribute - and Yes, as others have said, you are a true trooper, motivator and inspiration to us all. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

karen strano's avatar

I'm glad the road you travelled intersected with Obama's. I find you both inspiring.

James Quinn's avatar

I remember with great fondness his first inaugural when he kept repeating, β€œYes, we can”. Which stands in vivid contrast with the essence of Trump, β€œNo, you can’t"

Mary Hale's avatar

You are an inspiration!

Janine W's avatar

We celebrate my late Mother's birthday today, happy to have been given life, love and encouragement from her. Happy Birthday Joan

Curtis Armstrong's avatar

Beautiful. And you are a constant inspiration to us. Thank you!

Barbara's avatar

I was attracted to your straightforward, witty, honest, professional style the first time I 'met' you on Substack in conversation with Waj Ali. While these are hateful times, kindness radiates from you both even as you sometimes use dark humor as a relaease valve; it is always in the service of highlighting your demand for accountability. I had respect and admiration for Waj after reading his memoir--'Go Back To Where You Came From.' Reading his book led me to his Substack which led me to you. Reading your story confirms my intuition. You are a lovely human being. I wish you lived in my neighborhood. I'd love to share a cup of tea or glass of wine and a 'real life' conversation. Thanks for all the work you do to help keep us all informed. Happy Obama Day! It's fun to appreciate that he inspired you.

Jim Carmichael's avatar

You are an inspiration, too, Allison. Right after Obama rescinded the no-gays-in-government law from the McCarthy era in the presence of former federal astronomer Frank Kamenyβ€”who spent most of his later legal career fighting against itβ€”I wrote the President a thank you letter. That Christmas I received a Christmas card with the White House illuminated in rainbow lights. It is a prized possession.

Julian Carter's avatar

I needed to hear this today. I’m struggling with finding the energy to keep thinking creatively about ways to make money & your signature grit is giving me a boost. Thanks