One of the most callous moves by the Trump administration has been President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind former President Barack Obama’s 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Now, around 800,000 young adults, known as DREAMers, who are American-raised, American-educated, and American in every sense of the word, may face deportation if action is not taken before March 5, 2018.
Upon rescinding DACA, Trump called for Congress to enact a fix, but so far, it has failed to take substantive action. So on Nov. 9, hundreds of students staged walkouts and rallied at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to protect DREAMers.
“It’s been a year and what has [Trump] done?” Bruna Distinto, a senior at Trinity Washington University and a DREAMer, told NBC. “We want to call attention to Congress that something needs to get done, that a DREAM Act needs to pass and not wait until next year,” she said.
Students are WALKING OUT in support of immigrants and demanding for a clean #DreamActNow!
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) November 9, 2017
We need a clean Dream Act! We need to protect immigrant youth! pic.twitter.com/xoTC2ajTtu
We're on Capitol Hill demanding a clean #DreamActNow. pic.twitter.com/6wXSCbFpnB
— ACLU (@ACLU) November 9, 2017
Happening now: GW students walking out to join @UNITEDWEDREAM’s rally calling for a clean Dream Act. #DreamActNOW pic.twitter.com/sgxaqHUA0E
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) November 9, 2017
Operation Clean #DreamActNow! pic.twitter.com/u2s8sTHiO6
— LUCHA (@LUCHA_AZ) November 9, 2017
Over 90% of Dreamers are employed.
— Adam Best (@adamcbest) November 9, 2017
Dreamers pay close to $2B in taxes annually.
Deporting 800K Dreamers would cost almost $10B.
Losing DACA workers would result in $433B drop in GDP over next decade.
A clean Dream ACT is not only compassionate, but common sense.#DreamActNow
The students are calling for Congress to pass a “clean” DREAM Act that would include a pathway to citizenship with permanent protection without dangerous enforcement add-ons. “I’m here to stay; we’re not going anywhere; this is my home,” said Distinto, who was brought to the U.S. from Bolivia at the age of 6. “I really don’t remember much about Bolivia; I’m not going anywhere.”
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) is introducing a bill known as the Border Security and Deferred Action Recipient Relief Act that would beef up border security while offering permanent for protections for DACA recipients. On the other side of the aisle, 25 House Democrats have threatened to vote against the upcoming spending bill unless Congress passes the DREAM Act. Failure to pass the spending bill would result in a government shutdown.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.