From Pain to ART! American Videographer REACTS to Ren "Depression" Lyric Video - FIRST TIME REACTION
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Ren tackles another tough topic and like most times find a way for us all to be able to discuss it and grow from it!
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Ive had 20 years of clinical depression. Ive been on many different types of medication, had hundreds of hours of therapy. I have accepted its going to be something i deal with for the rest of my life. But ive learnt that it will always pass. Sometimes it takes longer, but it always passes. In the low times we can sometimes find out who we really are.
if anyone is going through tough times, you will be suprised on how many people care about you. You dont have to spill all your problems out on someone. Just telling someone that your not feeling great can lead to someone spending a bit of time with you while you feel like crap.
Sometimes its the isolation that is the hardest thing to deal with. When your alone, its just your thoughts and opinions and when your depressed those thoughts are altered and its not a true representation of how life is.
Never be afraid to ask for help. We all need it at some point in our lives.
Stay safe everyone.
Thanks again Joe.
Well said. When the down times hit me I let them ride free. I crawl under the covers and let the feelings flow. After a few days I force myself to sit up, hit the internet and lift up others. It helps pull me back. Sometimes we are afraid to let the feelings exist. 'Let It Be'
Insomnia is a 🔥song from Ren!
I reacted to Insomnia already...really loved it...it's in the Ren Reaction Playlist on my channel
Joe, I’ve lived with depression since I was 13. I had started to feel like my world was crumbling. I stopped wanting to play soccer, which I was rather good at. A year later my health declined. I lost 40ish pounds. Got diagnosed with Crohn’s. Depression sank even deeper. I always wanted to die. When I was 18. I had a major flare up in my Crohns a week before my second semester of college. I remember being mostly bed bound, in so much pain, wishing I could just be gone. I said, “God, if you exist, take my life, because I don’t have the strength to.” I woke up the next morning with vigor and I had the strongest desire to read the Bible. I did so and over a few years the depression subsided. It was out of my mind for about 5 years and since then my depression has gotten worse and worse. Now I’m managing it myself. Listening to Ren has helped a bunch. Writing poetry. Getting closer to God. All of that has helped me. Problem is I don’t have the time I used to to pray. I used to meditate upon scripture for hours a day. Now with a wife, two kids, and a dog, I’m down to minutes a day. So I take advantage of those minutes when I can. Not sure if my endless dribble will help someone but I hope it does. Keep doing what you’re doing Joe!
Thanks for sharing. ❤
That was beautiful and in my mind it is the only way to get out of these situations.....give yourself over to Jesus. Give him your troubles and pain. We need patience because the Lord answers in his time, not yours. I know people don't want to hear that and want relief instantly but that is usually not the case.
@@kellyt5341 exactly! I often find myself wanting healing now, or rather 20 years ago at this point. But it’s not my time. It’s God’s time. Padre Pio wrote, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry”. I’m really bad at the latter haha
Appreciate the raw, honest reaction. Much love to you Joe E. 💙
Cheryl thank u so much
Breaks my heart hearing him cry, but those cracks are where the light gets in. ❤
When words fail, music speaks.
We just talked about vulnerability in the live chat, and how hard it is. So, I’ll drop it here in plain slight to combat that. Everyday has been a struggle against depression and self harm for more than a year. Good days and bad, one day at a time. But I’ll say this. The winning days are a combination of asking the Lord for help and simultaneously getting angry with the dark and the demons and lies. Start a morning by telling the demons to go f*ck themselves. Then give God thanks for the good things you notice. Seems to place me in the right frame of mind for the day
This song describes perfectly how depression can take hold of everything in your life and make you feel like you have no control! Your mind and your body are out of sync and your heart breaks! But, as in life, all things can change and that's what you live for! I suffered from depression and anxiety from my teens until my 40's! Medication, counseling, exercise, diet, prayer, poetry, music and meditation all helped somewhat! The worst part was well meaning family members telling you to pull yourself together! But today, I am stronger, wiser, sympathetic and empathetic towards people who suffer from depression! I relate so much to Ren's music today and I'm so grateful for how he shares his pain and feelings! Thank you ❤
Sometimes it makes people feel guilty for their feelings of depression when you point out why they shouldn't be depressed. We usually KNOW that we have many reasons to feel satisfied with life, which fuels our deeper sense of sadness and shame over not enjoying things we want to. I know that tomorrow can be a better a day if I allow it to be.
This is so much better than simply "Choose to be happy"
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I can relate to the line about concrete enveloping movement and being rendered deaf and dumb. I went through depression a few years ago and I sometimes felt physically paralysed, and totally incapable of communicating. In those times it was impossible to tell those people on the outside that I was not locking them out, but that I was locked inside. (I am better now but I remember the feeling vividly)
Exactly - I'm happy you feel better now - go on...hold on...!
❤😊 You're a brave man JOE E. I have yet to make it through this song from start to finish. My own history doesn't help but hearing him in that kind of pain is too much for me. But, i came for the intro and show some love. ❤❤❤❤
Here for the algorithm since I'm pretty sure everyone here knows I love Ren , I love Joe and even though this one hits pretty hard, I love this song 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Every time I hear this song I want to just hug him. Ren deserves all his success. He worked hard and had been thru so much. The man could make a kazoo sound good but make u cry while he plays it. Thanks for checking this song out and I hope it helps those that need the help! ❤
Thanks for your heartfelt and vulnerable reaction Joe E. I have struggled with depression for a longgggggggg time. For me, getting out in nature with my animals helps a lot. I have also found that picking up new hobbies helps me….. I just picked up my guitar again after 30 years and I have decided that I want to learn how to play classical guitar. I totally relate to REN saying he is sick of talking about himself, his father etc etc. I feel that 💯. I have worn out therapy and am just trying to focus on doing things that make me happy and bring me peace. I still struggle but it doesn’t run my life anymore. Everyone finds different things that work for them, but I do love that we have this wonderful community that lifts each other up. I wish I could participate more, but that darn job thing keeps getting in the way 😂I’m rambling but wanted to share my experience 💕😊
I battle it every day. Some days better than others. This one always hits so hard. The line about the golden age never existing. Damn, yeah, it really never did. That was a hard realization for me as well.
This one always hits hard. Having struggled often, sometimes to an extreme, I feel this to my bones. Thanks for reacting to this one. ❤️
Meds help me. Making art. Listening to music. Writing. Therapy. Loving friends. All these things help me. Love to you, Joe E. Your vulnerability helps ppl. ❤️
This one makes me cry. It hurts my heart hearing him breakdown in tears …so broken 😢😢
thank you for another honest and raw reaction. ❤
Thank you for your unique insight into your reactions. I've watched reactions of Ren's music a zillion times but always include your take no matter how many times I've watched others. You add or emphasize another layer(s) to the songs.
Ren exposes so many facets of the human condition, like the gem he is.
Hit the nail on the head.
I've had 3 major episodes of deep depression. Age 11, age 30 and age 46 these were periods of 2-3 months where I hardly knew myself and had periods of just deep dakness and pain - coming out of that to Doctors, antidepressants and talk therapy before eventually being able to take up the reins of life again . Each one followed an extreme traumatic event or shocking news and was almost like a body blow to my mental state shutting me down so my mind could take the time to accept what had happened and find its way through to deal with it.
Ren has had a lot to deal with physical and psychological pain. Depression is a result of too much strain on the mental capacity to cope with such strain.
I’ve got major depressive disorder. Depression is so hard. The meds I’m on now and the last 3 years have helped and luckily unlike other medications I don’t have the numb feeling. Ren I am so happy I found you.
Thank you Joe E, I had to just give myself a moment to sit with my emotions. It left me with a heavy heart, not for myself, more the realisation of how many others are struggling.
As you said it's so important to talk and because of people like you and Ren, people are and connecting with others.
Take care and thank you again.
Ren is suuuch an accomplished writer it breaks my heart out of sheet envy. So many times I catch myself thinking "damn I wish I'd written that!"
I have struggled with depression my whole life. Mostly I can talk myself through it. I went through a really bad time after a couple of significant losses about 25 years ago and nearly ended my life. Music has been my therapy, especially since discovering Ren. His lyrics speak to my soul in a way no others ever have. Through Ren, I have found a community of people that is the most supportive and caring community I have ever encountered. Ren is not afraid to tackle these tough topics and always seems to do it in a way that gets people talking and uplifting each other. Thank you for reacting to this song and helping to continue to raise awareness of mental health issues ❤❤❤
Thank you Joe.. it’s a tough one but one that reveals his vulnerability in its rawest and purest form. We can’t help but love him more as he shares and let’s us feel that it’s not unusual to feel like this.. thank you to Ren for giving a voice to the voiceless.. 😢❤😢
Thanks goes to Ren for the courage to create and put these types of songs out for the world to hear, and thanks to JoeE and others like him that use their platform to help make more discussion on these topics. I've spent 38 of my 50 years battling depression, and self sabotage and it sucks, but it's nice to have something or someone to relate to.
Oof. Let's see. I'm about to be 42 and my first real memory of depression was when I was 9. I've lived with it all my life, and in my case, it is genetic.
I remember going to community college. I was so excited to finally get to go, and I was killing it. But I didn't have medical insurance, so I wasn't on any meds. I lost interest in everything. I kept up my grades because that's what was expected of me. Nobody noticed. Heck, I didn't even notice. Then, one day, the sun was shining, it was just a beautiful day, and I looked out over the campus, surrounded by gorgeous evergreen trees. And the places where the trees met the sky looked... wrong. It felt fake. Like I could just reach out, and peel the bright blue sky off like old wallpaper, and reveal the void behind it. That void became all I could think of, and I hated the trees and the sky for being so beautiful. And nobody else noticed, because I kept being a successful student.
Something woke me up. I don't know what it was, but I eventually had a realization the void wasn't normal. So I wandered to the school counselor and broke down. We started having weekly sessions. She helped me get student medical benefits (I think it's called a COBRA plan), I went to a doctor and got some anti-depressants on board. I told my spouse and my parents what I'd been going through, so they could help.
It's been 17 years since then. Still killing it at life, somehow (Oh, the imposter syndrome!). I've been on anti-depressants the entire time. Depression still comes and goes. My anxiety is an almost daily occurrence. And I've never had anyone, ever, say they had also seen the void behind the sky-wallpaper.
Thank you for reacting to this, I've been requesting it. Beautiful song.
this songs important. Ren is a special artist and soul. Much love to him and his music and those hes helped too.
Spending time with Joe E definitely lifts the mood!
25yrs depression here. I've only recently been diagnosed with a physical/ cognitive disability which is a big contributor to my mental health. I use being honest as a weapon against it. It's the guilt and shame attached to depression that is probably the worst for me, and the shame hates honesty.
Hey Joe E, thank you for your vulnerable reaction to this video. I always love when reactors aren't afraid of showing emotions, and you sir, feel this stuff deep!
I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease almost 2 years ago. My life completely flipped upside down. As with Ren, I started to watch my health decline and everyone around me move on with their lives while I was stuck; unable to be who I wanted to be. People like Ren speaking up for the folks who may look healthy on the outside, but are truly sick in every aspect in the inside has brought me so much pain and joy. Our suffering is real. Something I never thought when getting sick was that depression and anger would also seep in. You begin to miss the old you. The you that was invincible and could do anything. Eat anything. Sleep anywhere. You mourn your old life and depression hits like a wrecking ball. It's rare when you can speak to someone who truly understands what you're going through. The pain you feel, the anguish and the hate. It's all wrapped in one pretty little package and wrapped with a bow. Oh, I'm a sick person.
Thank you again for your reactions. You're a good one. Peace and Love from Canada
One of the biggest issues with almost any form of mental health like depression and anxiety that many people don't understand is that it is absolutely detached from material things. It has nothing to do with what you have, or what you have achieved. As Ren said recently, it is a foundational issue that has to do with how you interact with your life and the people in it.
In many ways its like a physical nerve damaged by neuropathy... one day, you will be unable to feel anything, and other times, you will feel everything without having an off-switch. And you have to do your best to develop non-harmful coping mechanisms to deal, or it can easily overwhelm you... like releiving a pressure valve.
Ren has been invaluable becuase his insanely high levels of perseverence, stubbornness, and charisma appeal to drag you on. Even when you can't say exactly why.
Oh you better have tissues at the ready! Hits you in the feels!
I almost did need some huh...I gotta stay on top of that😂👊🏽💯
Keep up the great work man 🥰
@@kerrianderson2954 Kerri I will try my best🤗🤗🤗👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽💯💯💯
Joeeeee my man, I've missed you, been busy with life but back for your reactions!
It's always interesting to notice that, you guys reactors out there, would be naturally open up and let the vulnerability be seen in camera, but then, you all always say that in your daily life, you have to be different. And then, I always think that what Ren's songs are doing with all of us humans lucky enough to get to his music, is a miracle in disguise, as we are willingly but unconsciously opening up about deep stuff that we won't be telling anybody, if it wasn't for his songs.
I love Ren, and I love you, and BP and Anthony and man, I love you all!! This is what we need! let love out!
Nice job, people need to hear this to know they are not alone. The powers that be love to make people think they are the only ones and are alone on an island somewhere. These same powers that be are responsible (they fan the flames) for issues about self hate that was addressed in Ren's song "Dominoes."
Try Precious (the one with the scrapbook thumbnail) that he did with The Big Push. I’ve been listening to Ren for 6 months but only just stumbled across it thanks to the Spotify algorithm and had to pull over whilst driving to absorb it. I have it up there as one of the most beautiful songs of all time and think you’d love it.
deep song, love this track. A Ren master piece
Thanks for the reaction Joe E 💜
6:03 very true.
Lived very detached for years. Visit depression occasionally to work through stuff,and feel. Found music this spring and have never been this content/perhaps even happy!🎶
Still battling. I care too much about not wanting to hurt the people I would leave behind if I give up, but damn is it exhausting to live for other people and not because you want to. On extra bad days it helps to have my cat cause he depends on me so I have to stick around to take care of him. Cuddles and the sound of purring is good too. My main coping mechanism is to binge UA-cam, Netflix etc. for anything that can distract me from thinking 😅 For me at least I don’t really find answers or a way out of it if I sit quietly thinking. Those thoughts in my head are rarely good for me… brain bad 😅
So Raw, so powerful, so Real. Geez! 🫡!🇬🇧!
Thanx for the reaction mate! Awesome as always.
Great vids like yours deserve to be seen and people are missing out!!!!
So, commenting for the algorithm BS and hope it helps x
Hit the nail on the head👌👏👏👏.
Does anyone else find themselves depressed, on the verge of tears all day and have no idea why ? I try to think why I feel sad and can not come up with a reason !
I've dealt with depression most of my life, short-ish periods at younger age, but for the past 10 years I've been struggling more and more. Currently I'm on a waiting list for this and that, I saw a doc a month ago, and I'm waiting to hear back from him again. I've been able to work only short periods of time before things go so bad I can't do it any longer.
I've talked publicly a lot about my depression, pretty much everyone knows some stuff, but when things get rough I tend to pull back and detach - I find many social situations overwhelming and do not like to attend. I've missed my nephews graduation, my fathers 75th birthday, my friends wedding - and I would have loved to be able to celebrate with them, but I didn't even make it to go there.
Earlier I haven't notices any seasonal change in my mood, but for the past 3 years the summers have been the hardest. This summer I also had to put down my older dog, who was my companion through the very hardest times, and I miss having her. I have another dog I love very much, and I know he will be a great support. He already is.
I saw a doc a month ago and he's been on my case consulting more experienced colleagues and specialists. I was able to read the psych consultation answer, and it actually scared me. I have lots of somatic problems, illnesses, and chronic nerve and other pain - I am glad she pointed out, that all these things affect my mental health and should be checked out. She had a lot to say, and parts of it scared me - I am waiting to hear from my doc and his plan of action.
I have been worse, I've been better, and right now it's been kinda getting bad for quite some time now.
I’m trying to help the comment gang fight the algorithm and keep liking comments on your videos, does that help or only new comments? Either way another awesome reaction, you’re one of my fave reactors now and you’re one of the newer ones I follow! 🎉
I have the tissues for you ready 🖤
This song kills me at the end, I cry every time I see guys or hear guys get upset or cry.
I went through nearly ten years of depression, self harm, suicide attempt. I went through heroin addiction, amongst other drugs and binge drinking. Iv been clean since January 2003 from drugs now. I went through sexual abuse, violent and emotional abusive relationships, losing my kids to the system for a short while, a lot of stresses bringing my kids up, sexual abuse toward very close family members, the usual things like money worries, parents divorcing etc etc woe is me I know. I’m good now though, I got my kids back years ago, I have 6 kids and 2 grandkids although one lives abroad and another was adopted out this year so that continues to be difficult to deal with but I definitely have a “just get on with it” mindset now. I do have bad days but not like I used to and I cry daily but that’s mostly through listening to REN and Sleep Token, I find it cathartic.
Great reaction as usual brother 🖤🖤
Another solid reaction. Love the throw back to his older stuff. I recommend checking out this other track with Bibi - Ahiahiahohah. It's a beaut!
I'm depressed, everyday I wake up, I make a choice to be happy at how great my life turned out 🎉
MarrieK I love u using ur power of choice🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@joeesparks7 some days are harder than most but I get by. I smoke tons if weed which helps 🤣 keep doing what you're doing. It helps too 🤣 I love reaction videos more than traditional TV shows. Its my therapy🤭🎈
13:19 every day! ❤I am struggling every day! But I’m learning how to work through it instead of avoiding it and masking it!
Thanks for your words. The ones that really stuck with me... "I need (him) to steer with logic" That will serve me well. Thank you
Love these older gems from Ren. This one reminds me of his other song Penitence. Great stuff. Keep digging into his older stuff man, some hidden gems
Great reaction as usual.
You still haven't reacted to Do You Believe! Add that to your list. You will love it too. Ren doesn't miss.
BP recently reacted to Korn's "Freak on a Leash" - it occurred to me that your videographer POV might like that video. Disturbed's cover of "Sound of Silence" is worth a look too. The official video is great but the live performance is incredible - I guess weigh up whether you'd prefer to hear the vocals more or check out the official video 👍
This one is rough.
Deep breath and dive in.
Lots of deep breathes
I don't, want to go too deeply about my experiences with pain , and depression. Suffice to say before Ren i never felt so validated. I Think all human beings crave validation. So there's Ren . Then there are people like you , then the comment section. I don't alwaya open up because i don't express myself as well as Ren . Also i would probably need to write a book . I think we all have a book, or at least few really compelling chapters in us . Thanks Joe .
My Fight is Day & Night of Pain From Many Autoimmune Diseases, I Became to be Friend with it as He Fred (yes i named it) lol. Where I live on the East Coast in Lil Rode Island, Doctors do Nothing just tell ya Live with it😮.
Ren is in my Ears all day as Understanding is a Beautiful Gift and knows The Depression,Sickness&Pain.
Many Resonates with Rens Issues and Experiences and Throws it out to The World Saying I Understand!
Thank you Ren and Thank You for This Reaction 💓
Do Ren’s song “1990”. It’s fun and it tells you about his childhood. Only 4 reactors have done it.
Comment for the algo. Love your Ren reactions. Keep doing what you do!
Love this one and I also appreciate how much you take things to heart which is why I am always here for your reactions!
i love when serious themes are in a song you can jam as ambiance or pay attention and dig in!
I used to fight myself a lot when I was younger. As I got older, someone gave me the best advice ever. I was told I needed a hobby. I started trying different things, found one or 2 that stuck with me, and I make sure to set a little time aside for them. I suggest at least 1 outside hobby, for me that's a kayak, and reconnect with nature. It is where we came from after all, and it can be very soothing. This doesn't make everything perfect, but it starts to add balance to your life. If you are just in repeating cycles, you need a break.
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Even when your life seems perfect to outsiders. You have money, a home, a family, you have food whenever and where ever you want it. You have things around you that you love and are somewhat happy with those things. All of that may seem just perfect and no reason to ever feel sad or depressed. Or even just sad one day and laughing like an idiot the next. There are 'those' days when all the shit in your life hits you. Memories of pasts that were really bad, or the current physical situation you are in, health gone to hell, medications you can never stop taking because you will die if you stop. The physical pain from from whatever ails you that just won't stop! Feels like you bones are breaking, muscles have lost all their strength, your head hurts so bad you want to smash it against a wall. Your walk gets slower and you feel less stable and need assistance. Are you still happy? Still thrilled with your wonderful life that others might be envious of? So you get a sad day, or week, or maybe an entire month and nothing goes right, your mood says to hell with everything and everybody. Depression is just part of all of it, or none of it, it is what it is. We can fight it, or just drown in it and feel sorry for ourselves and the situations. Or just keep moving, finding a hobby an interest that keeps the brain distracted and just maybe have a really great day. Who knows? Sometimes it is better to not talk about it to others, family, friends or doctors. They have nothing to say or to tell you that will ease your feelings, if they do, then it is wrong and insulting to think they know what it's like or that "this too shall pass" yeah, ok. I agree it will pass, after I'm gone. Maybe they do know and have gotten the answer and want to share it. OK that's great. But they are still NOT YOU. It's not their life. Each person finds their own answer or remedy in their own way, in their own time. If they are creative, artistic, gifted mentally they can still hurt and feel sad, it's the human condition.
Love you brother!
Always love hearing you Joe E .
Beard game is on point Joe! 👌
Love, peace and respect Brother.
Depression and I are best friends. He may leave for a few days but he always comes back. I just try not to let him steer my life.
Ren really conjured up his inner Mike Skinner on this one
i know this all too well i have depression due to parkinsons disease, nothing helps except for my poetry
Sometimes weekly. Sometimes daily. Sometimes weakly. Sometimes flailing. Don’t drive into the tree. Coz what if you survive. Sometimes accept the roller coaster. Sometimes want to fight. But if we dip then surely we must also rise. No rhyme, no reasons, my mind lays down it’s treasons. The downs, like the ups, are just part my seasons. We endure.
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Kathy Brown...thank u for ur continued support🙏🏽😔
@@joeesparks7 Thank you for being you.❤️😊 I am a fan.
This song means so much to me.
I’m with you
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So accurate, this song is my life
Thanks JoeE ❤❤
You know, I don’t know if I’m depressed or just choosing to shut down. I work 10 hr days online from home, then go to my bed, order food, watch tv and you tube videos. Am I depressed or just choosing to isolate on purpose? I tell myself this is what I like and want. Medications? Yes I’m on plenty.
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Thank you for this important reaction. This matters to me and feeling this level of understanding from someone who knows the right words when others can't begin to try, Often the right words for the right reasons a8pnd
Please check out his song “Penitence” featuring Molly Mckinna. Life changing song.
Great reaction
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Damn this was a hard pill to swallow.
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This song good
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Feeding the algorithm
hello everyone
Joe e type in ren gill cover ain’t no sunshine i will let u see who’s channel it’s on surprise 🎉
I battle with depression being trans and my body is going through changes because of HRT.
i prefer his "insomniac" this one is really good but i think right at the end he played up the crying a little too much and doesn't feel genuine. pulls me right out of the song. like NFs crying in how could you leave us or Korn daddy, those feel like genuine breakdowns. again still like the song, except the last few seconds
I battle depression these last yrs with lyme 🦠💚The Dep word is part of lyme disease. I’ve always been a positive person but even before having lyme I had severe food allergies that would keep me from breathing since I was 2 yrs old. Feeling unhealthy with that all my life and then to get lyme disease 🦠 on top of it, made me like this but then you feel like you’re medicated with so much medicine for your health that it just precipitates the dep. I know we all go thru probably diff times but with health issues they seem to walk hand in hand. This rt here with you guys and Ren & his friends is my therapy. This helps beyond words having safe spaces with you and Mr Black P has helped me sooooooo. Ty ty ty Mr Joe E. Sparks 🔥 You are an amazing reactor . So real. 🦠💚 Ty
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