AOC on HER Trauma -- and Ours

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) reveals what the trauma of last week's attack on the Capitol means for her -- and even for many who just watched it on TV.

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[sakura]

I was so afraid for AOC during the attack. I'm so glad she is still here and we are all lucky to have her ❤

[romellsprint]

Blacks are traumatized every day. Please remember that feeling when ever you seen racial injustice.

[Mrstcat]

Im so relieved and happy that you're OK AOC ❤ if those idiots would have harmed you they would've gotten the civil war they wanted
👊😠

[gearedcre]

By Republican Congress people not wearing their masks and putting other Congress people endangered aren't they in turn putting the constitution in danger not holding up their oath

[UnelectableAirwaves]

Damn I wonder what exactly went down or if she’ll ever be able to say

[stevekombolis]

I'm not particularly interested in this as I feel like I know this stuff but it's one of the more endearing qualities about her that she's always thinking about the people as human beings with human problems and human needs.

I'd bet most of Congress go weeks or months at a time in-between having sincere concern for the people. I don't always agree with AOC but stuff like this is why I'll support her

[jovenramirez]

Hey AOC, you got haters from both the right AND the “left”; you are definitely doing something right! Keep on and stay strong!!!

[sandieshedlowich]

I am glad that you are safe and I agree about trauma is a mental HEALTH issue. You're body can get ill and so can the mind. Talk about it and help yourself heal. Be safe. 😷

[gabitude]

Thank you for your honesty and bravery. Traumatic events are so hard to live through. We need you.

[richardgreen]

AOC...we good guys just need to be stronger than they...and in EVERY way!!

[elunate]

I was worried for her safety. The right has lost it. Arrest them all

[Creeer]

❤❤ U AOC!! You and a few others give hope to the future. Also, thank you for being a strong, intelligent, and wise woman, a role model for our doughters.

[jasonr]

Shame we don’t have universal healthcare so the average citizen has such resources to deal with the trauma in their lives....

[shainalynn]

Love & light to you AOC. Sending healing energy your way. So sorry you have had this terrifying and traumatizing experience.

[sinndymorr]

As an adult, she was affected. Kids have seen and felt worse. Let that sink in...

[SixStringHarmonies]

So Congress got their taxpayer-funded health counseling. Something for which "the will does not exist" to provide to the American People.

So you have permission to go get checked out. When the bill comes, you have permission to pay it, as well.

Congress had theirs covered. By us.

[antoniobrowne]

God bless you and your wonderful family

[MHiggins]

I can only imagine what they are going through. In a situation like this how many of us would be this patient with Donald Trump and his seditious supporters. At this point we should be seeing some contrition and humility but we are hearing nothing.

[talimn]

she gets it. So sorry to hear this <3

[danceblues]

You stand up for the American people, and we support and stand by you. So sorry for what you went through. You should not have to fear for your life at work unless you are a soldier. Guess that makes you a soldier now. I salute you!