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Journalisa's avatar

Women should run the world. Absolutely. Just watched 1960's NEVER ON SUNDAY. In it, the women (all together, simultaneously) stand up to the men controlling their lives and making it hellacious... and cut rent from 180 to 90. Lysistrata! DON'T YOU EVER STOP BELIEVING IN YOUR VOICE OR YOUR VISION. The entire universe needs you!

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Joe iaquinto's avatar

Mo, I feel it. All of it. We can't let this happen. Orange Shit Bag and his demons have to be beaten. I don't want to live in Trumpkorearussia. I want to livelaughlove and be kind. Been doing a lot of cathartic screaming in my car. We must hang in there .

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Courtenay Wilkinson's avatar

Sister, come and take my hand. Rise up!

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Deborah's avatar

But you didn’t direct us to this rad movie you mention—?!?! Mo, HOW ARE WE TO SHARE IN THE GREATNESS IF YOU DO NOT LINK. (You’re gonna wreck the whole blding this weekend, you’ll slay so hard, natch) ♥️

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Mo Collins's avatar

For about another week it’s playing at select theaters. Live action shorts. Go to shorts.tv.com ❤️

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Deborah's avatar

Yes, ma’am. Now you’re talkin’. 😎🤓

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Erin’s Cosmic Closet's avatar

Hi Mo,

The last time I saw that cat poster was 34 years ago, on the ceiling of an exam room at the Nucleus Clinic in Coon Rapids, as I was getting fitted for my first (and only) diaphragm. Hopefully this MN free clinic memory of my teenage reproductive care helps you feel better.

Know that you are seen, you are heard, you are loved, you’re not alone, and you are fucking funny.

Wishing you a happy heart, especially as you navigate the unhappiness of the world. Know that we’re holding you up and have got your back when you feel most susceptible.

Sending great big hugs and love to you, Mo 😊🤗💗

Your pal,

Erin

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Mo Collins's avatar

❤️🌸❤️

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Julie Gillis's avatar

I. Feel. This. I'm doing ok. I hope your dad is ok. I send you all the funny happy energy thoughts so that you can soar on other's wind for a while. XO

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MaryAnn McCarthy 💕's avatar

I hear you, Mo. But yes, we do need a laugh. So do you. You're damn funny and we can cry later. I hope everything goes well with your Dad. Keep going. You've got a great man to support you. I've got a bum who hasn't worked in 21 years while I'm forced to work well into my 60s just to make sure my pension is enough. The divorce laws here are so stupid. I'd be forced to give him half of my modest little house and pension if I want to boot his lazy ass out the door. He hasn't contributed one dollar to any if it. So I'm going to invite all my feminist woman friends over to laugh with me. He will run out the door when he sees them coming! 😆 Take care. Cry, laugh, be who you are. ❤️

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Mo Collins's avatar

Ah, yes. The 50% divorce law. Been there!! Had to buy my house again, though he didn’t contribute on mortgage. Tough to swallow! Still!! I’m still paying that second mortgage! But I have a home. Get your gal pals over soon and do some dancing!💃 ❤️

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MaryAnn McCarthy 💕's avatar

Aw. Thanks, Mo. I will do just that. Take care. ❤️

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Gail Forrest's avatar

This is a fabulous read. And needed. I think so many of us feel this way and unable to shake it. The doom mood is real with no antidote in sight. Is it time to hide under our desks and wait?

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Mo Collins's avatar

Let’s get on top of our desks and yell 😂❤️

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Gail Forrest's avatar

OKIE DOKIE.....I just yelled that!!

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Journalisa's avatar

We're not going to take it anymore!!!

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dbjean's avatar

I have a pretty pic of a daffodil that's blooming at my house here in NC. I wanted to post it here to help you during your Blue Funk Era...but apparently, posting pics isn't a thing on Substack comments. Oh well, Google one, and pretend it's from me. Hang in there! (You can Google that phrase while you're at it and see a cat hanging from a branch.) 😉

Seriously though, Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early Spring, so surely that will give you some hope. I can't remember a time when a groundhog let me down. Again...😉

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Mo Collins's avatar

There’s some daffodils in my neighbors yard. Imma go sniff. Thank you. ❤️

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Seán Patrick Judge's avatar

Oh to be witness to that 15 minutes! I KNOW you are going to slay.

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VICKI's avatar

Goodbye, Ms Smartypants, that's exactly what I said..".necessary care and emergencies are taken care of" so get a grip. You have a right to your body so take responsibility for what you do with it. There is NO reason NOT to get pregnant in 2023, but then again, this is the ME ME ME generation, thinking nothing of taking a life for THEIR convenience. If I need money, I guess you'd think it's ok to go rob a bank....Lordy, you people are messed up. I am enlightened, Missy, so you worry about you...oh, and I know you do. That is apparent. Say goodnight, Gracie.

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Mo Collins's avatar

".necessary care and emergencies are taken care of" actually wasn’t your wording, but again…. this “care” is abortion care, and exactly what your politicians are taking away. Do you get it yet? To be honest, Vicki, not sure Substack is for you. This is a civilized place for open communication. Not name calling.

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VICKI's avatar

I have no idea who you are or why I got your substack. You aren't funny and I have a newsflash for you. Roe wasn't and isn't a "right" at all. It's a nice excuse for not taking responsibility for your actions. Granted some people have hideous medical issues that calls for a dreaded action. Feminism has emasculated miles in a pathetic way, thanks again. And TRUMP, I hope he wins again and shows people like you what it is to live without the insane chaos we have experienced the past 3 years. Crime everywhere, criminals run free, freebies for illegals and coddling of drug addicts; bleeding heart liberals making life hideous for the rest of us by watching their phones and tv news to get an education. Pathetic. Disgusting. Enjoy your trip to the woods, that sounds like a nice solution for ya'.

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Mo Collins's avatar

The “dreaded action” you mention is abortion care. It’s taking responsibility to give necessary care for women in tragic, emergent scenarios. It’s why we fight for the right to our own body autonomy. It’s what they’re trying to criminalize. You seem to embody the lack of humanity I refer to in this piece. Not sure why you’re here either, but I invite you to never return again, Vicki. I wish you all the best on your road to enlightenment, should you finally see the truth.

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