Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States on Friday. On Saturday, tens of thousands of protestors are expected to descend upon Washington, D.C., as part of the Women’s March on Washington, and Burton Snowboards’ top exec wants her employees to be there.
Burton CEO Donna Carpenter, who will be attending Saturday’s event in Washington, is offering to cover two nights lodging and up to $250 airfare for anyone on her team who wishes to join her.
“I knew there would be a lot of Burton women who were making the effort to get down to Washington,” Carpenter tells Cosmopolitan. “They're that type of people.”
The company is based in Vermont, home state of Sen. Bernie Sanders.
“(It’s) Bernie-land. I had a lot of employees who were volunteering for Bernie (Sanders),” Carpenter says. “But it's a long way from Burlington to Washington, D.C. For me, it's all about numbers. What they need are numbers to make a point.”
Carpenter says she expects about 30 members of her staff to make the trip—some of whom are flying, others are making a road trip out of it. Equality for women isn’t a new issue for the Burton CEO, who says senior staff now features a 50-50 split of men and women.
“It's made us a better company,” she tells Cosmopolitan. “When you address women's issues, you address work-life balance and quality of life. But the election felt like a slap in the face.”
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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.