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In times of crisis, the speed of the internet often serves to spread panic or misinformation. Yet, in this instance, it is being used as a vessel for a much higher purpose. The unity surrounding Erika Kirk right now is a testament to the power of community when it chooses to act with compassion over curiosity. While people are naturally anxious for updates, the prevailing sentiment is one of respectful patience. The priority is not the “breaking news” itself, but the human being at the center of it. The public is standing in the gap for her, holding a vigil that spans continents and time zones.
As we look toward the coming days, the collective hope is that the “terrible” circumstances currently shadowing Erika’s life will give way to a morning of relief and restoration. Life is often defined by these sharp, unexpected turns, but the measure of a person is often seen in how many hands reach out to catch them when they stumble. For Erika Kirk, those hands are numbered in the millions. The “Respect Sheriff” of advocacy, the voice of the voiceless, and the leader of hearts is currently being lifted up by the very people she inspired to stand tall.
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