You’ve probably seen by now the interview with Meghan Markle, in which she reveals that she’s not, in fact, doing so hot with this whole public scrutiny, new motherhood, and new wife gig.
I’ve only tackled two of those things at once, and that was hard enough.
I, like many, many other people around the world, were moved by her vulnerability and the heartbreaking look in her eyes during those moments, and thankfully, women’s and LGBTQ rights activist Greg Hogben has given us #WeLoveYouMeghan with which to pool our support and offer solidarity through the internet.
Jesus. This just broke my heart. pic.twitter.com/13KsROklv9
— Greg Hogben (@MyDaughtersArmy) October 18, 2019
Here are some of the most heartwarming responses…
15. A picture is worth a thousand words.
they criticized her for holding her own baby bump, wearing nail polish, eating avocados, closing her own car door, having a baby shower, the way she held her own baby ALL while heavily pregnant and then being a new mom with a newborn: she doesn’t deserve this #WeLoveYouMeghan pic.twitter.com/wIOaaB82Jc
— meredith (@meghavnmarkle) October 18, 2019
14. It’s terrifying to be honest when you feel like they’re going to use it against you.
https://twitter.com/katiecouric/status/1185247844074184704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fehisosifo1%2Fwe-love-you-meghan-markle-tweets-appreciation
13. It activated our protective instincts in the blink of an eye.
As a fellow human,
As a fellow woman,
As a fellow mother,
As a fellow Black woman,
As a fellow Black Northwestern grad,
watching this made me want to square all the way up! Meghan, some of us out here are so angry for you, we see you, love you and care. #WeLoveYouMeghan https://t.co/ybOhxPThqb
— Caffeinated Living (@WokeLiving) October 18, 2019
12. We hope she knows she’s not alone.
https://twitter.com/meghmarkle/status/1185228630512680960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fehisosifo1%2Fwe-love-you-meghan-markle-tweets-appreciation
11. Put on some T Swift and dance the night away.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Princess of the UK, the Children's Princess, the Queen of the People is the best thing that has ever happened to that family! Keep your head and know that we love, appreciation and support you to the fullest! Fuck the haters!#WeLoveYouMeghan
— James (@Marys1stson) October 18, 2019
10. Every human being deserves better.
https://twitter.com/MmMin57/status/1185192968572956673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fehisosifo1%2Fwe-love-you-meghan-markle-tweets-appreciation
9. Come back home, girl. Bring your husband and baby.
https://twitter.com/kmxrix/status/1185216301515640832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fehisosifo1%2Fwe-love-you-meghan-markle-tweets-appreciation
8. I could be a little more like her, honestly.
The grace and strength this woman has show is just remarkable. #WeLoveYouMeghan https://t.co/cJXCpRDSkh
— Ever Carradine (@EverCarradine) October 18, 2019
7. We’re standing beside you in spirit.
"Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women."
That is you, Meghan. Thank you for standing up.#WeLoveYouMeghan pic.twitter.com/Hl3nep0rOf
— K͟a͟t͟ S͟i͟n͟g͟ . 🌸 (@kat_sing) October 18, 2019
6. We can only hope that she knows that.
https://twitter.com/meghmarkle/status/1185244833692012544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fehisosifo1%2Fwe-love-you-meghan-markle-tweets-appreciation
5. Focus on what matters most, when you can.
https://twitter.com/AlyBrendan/status/1185193593084043266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fehisosifo1%2Fwe-love-you-meghan-markle-tweets-appreciation
4. She shouldn’t have to be strong in the face of adversity, but she is. For now.
I am in awe of all the good this woman accomplishes in the face of adversity. A true warrior ❤️#WeLoveYouMeghan https://t.co/cjaHUOBPra
— Yetide Badaki (@YetideBadaki) October 18, 2019
3. How long has it been since we’ve see a real smile?
May you have more reasons to laugh & smile everyday. #WeLoveYouMeghan ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/bgBCFbewQg
— 📍Miranda📍 (@mirandagousley) October 18, 2019
2. She should still be having fun.
https://twitter.com/Bea_Vlogz/status/1185230662799937536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fehisosifo1%2Fwe-love-you-meghan-markle-tweets-appreciation
1. It’s okay to not be okay.
Thank you Meghan Markle, for every new mum, for every woman who is expected to always be ok..
For every woman who has has answered ‘fine’ when asked how they are. For every woman who hasn’t been fine and who hasn’t felt they could tell anyone.
Thank you. #WeLoveYouMeghan https://t.co/hUwaeo6680
— Kate Jarman (@KateBurkeNHS) October 18, 2019
Please, remember that even people on television or who wear crowns in public are still human beings at heart.
Don’t use the anonymity of your keyboard to say things about or to them you wouldn’t have the guts to say to their faces.