GOOD VIBES: Internet Rallies Around Stranger Who Tweeted, ‘I Am Not Okay’
For all of its negativity, there ARE still some people using the internet for good. Edmund O’Leary is a father of two in England. After becoming unemployed, Edmund found himself battling depression.
He recently tweeted, “”I am not ok. Feeling rock bottom. Please take a few seconds to say hello if you see this tweet. Thank you.”
His Twitter following quickly grew to over 15,000, with well-wishers from all over the world sending Edmund messages of encouragement.
/photo/1In the words of Franklin D. Roosevelt, “Smooth seas never made a skilled sailor.” Life can be hard for all of us at times, but overcoming challenges is what makes us stronger. Nothing worth having comes easy, so keep fighting! All the best mate x pic.twitter.com/6DqSXRbNKV
— Brian Blessed Jr. (@jr_blessed) October 19, 2020
Hi Edmund, you are not alone. So many people are feeling exactly that way at the minute. Never forget that you are loved & there are people who care about you. We see you like 747s; here’s one just for you, along with a picture of dawn in Dublin. Sending you hugs from back home. pic.twitter.com/x2TyI06uD7
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) October 17, 2020
/photo/1Hi Edmund from Florida. I admire your bravery for just speaking up and being so open. Not many can. Here’s a photo of my attempted “lamb cake” A few Easters ago. If anything, I hope it makes you laugh. Much love. pic.twitter.com/i33QDeuZxj
— Jennifer Holton (@jennholtonnews) October 17, 2020
Hi Edmund. I bought my mom two kittens after her beloved cat of 19 years died. Here’s one of them, Lulu, playing. Things get better. They always do. pic.twitter.com/RK7ybWIWQk
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 17, 2020
So far, Edmund has gotten nearly 80,000 responses to his tweet, with some even offering to meet up for coffee and help him find a job. The internet – and the world – needs more of this!
