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Jackie Andula's avatar

I am an RN who worked in a local health department during the pandemic. I know the feeling. What I am going to tell you is you have to set limits. I couldn't take time off, just like you feel you can't, but the reality is we all have to take a break. Maybe hire someone to help or fill in for you? You have to listen to your body, because sooner or later it will stop you. Thank you for all you are doing.

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Lisa Blake's avatar

Totally agree. Burnout is real. Aaron take care of yourself!

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Lonni Morrison 🇺🇸's avatar

While we do appreciate EVERYTHING you are doing, your health is paramount. Please take time for your self even if you have to schedule it!!! We will be here!! 🙏

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Kindabroken's avatar

Time to hire a team champ! We appreciate you!💜

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EmilyW's avatar

You have been WORKING, for real. This isn’t just any old time in history to be reporting….this is bananas and you’re in the middle. I can’t imagine the mental overload every night when you lay your head down. We appreciate your work!

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LadySarnat's avatar

That’s why I became a subscriber because I look forward to hearing what you have to say but at the same time you need to rest as well. Good analogy to compare you to Walter Cronkite. I grew up, listening to his news. Your health comes first, maybe get another team member with you because there is always a lot to cover.

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Ellie Kona's avatar

and there ARE other reliable news curators out there, especially between Substack and BlueSky.

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Liz's avatar

Meidas is a good one.

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LadySarnat's avatar

I like Aaron news will be faithful to him before another one

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MisticMagick's avatar

PLEASE make sure to fill your cup and take care of yourself as a priority, too. We appreciate everything you do, but we don't want to see you put yourself last in the process. 💙

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Kelsey Mohr's avatar

Of all the news out there - I trust you the most. You approach reporting with integrity and humility and I so appreciate that. You're a champ! You deserve a nap and some time to do something totally frivolous for a bit. This shit is so heavy, you have to set it down from time to time. <3

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Dorothy's avatar

You can’t meet our need for truthful news, if you end up burning out. Burn out is a real thing. Just because you are young doesn’t mean it can’t overwhelm you. Aaron, please take the time you need to recharge your batteries. All of us need to recharge our batteries, I know I need to take some time to take care of myself because of the intensity of what is occurring to our country‼️

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Cecile Lemieux's avatar

You’re much appreciated by this Canadian Aaron. As others suggest, i also think you should seriously consider hiring an assistant, someone to share your enormous load! Your work is so valuable.

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Marcella's avatar

Time to rest!

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Stephanie Hill's avatar

Aaron Thank You for all you do! Your work is greatly appreciated and will NOT be forgotten. You provide the facts with minimal bias, and that is very rare, especially these days. Please take care of yourself and do what you need to do to recharge; we NEED you. I agree with Kindabroken, hire some help and increase your subscription price if need be…I’ll pay a subscription increase, happily!

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Dorothy's avatar

Add a “Buy me a Coffee” to your substack. Even though I’m a paid subscriber, I’d buy you a cup of coffee here and there to help out for you to get a wingman‼️

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Janice Darling's avatar

Great idea! I am on a tiny fixed income trying to spread it around to the three upcoming special elections and Aaron and a couple of other independent news sites. So I can’t do a lot but if your readership all chipped in a coffee regularly, or when we can, you’d maybe be able to get a part time assistant who is as dedicated as you …?!

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Tonia Kate's avatar

I’m also on a fixed income, but I would certainly be open to something like your adding “Buy Me a a Coffee”. I could not afford to do it everyday, but I bet there are a lot of us here who would be happy to chip in some extra $ for you now and then.

You are the only news I listen to because I trust in you.

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Britt's avatar

I really like this idea! I’d definitely pitch in weekly for this! Coffee, lunch, dinner, etc :)

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DEO's avatar

Great idea, even though I subscribe, I would be willing to buy you “a coffee” here and there. I am sure others would do the same. Bringing the news as crisp and straight forward is so welcome.

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Sincerely, T 🥀's avatar

Buy him a nap seems more appropriate.

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Liz's avatar

Great idea!! I also would chip in even though I’m already a paid subscriber. And to those in here who are thinking about becoming a paid subscriber and have the means, please do so Aaron can hire some help! 🙂

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Michele Straatmann's avatar

Please take care of yourself. I can hardly stand to hear the daily happenings. I cant imagine the toll it must take doing your job right now. You are much appreciated. You do a fantastic job. Please rest though and take some time for you! ❤️

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Donald Martinez's avatar

Hire a sidekick to double team the news reporting!

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Ella Cox's avatar

Our country NEEDS journalists and movement makers like YOU!!!! We appreciate the hard work, dedication, and effort you give to this page day in and day out. America thanks you

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Bethany An's avatar

Thank you!! I appreciate you and will continue to support your work!

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curi0us's avatar

You need to pace yourself for the long haul, because we are in it for a really long, dirty fight. You should consider backing off to post 4 or maybe 5 days a week, once a day. If you don't pace, you won't last. You're doing a good work. Work smarter.

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