Teacher, musician, cat lover. Music fan from Michael Jackson to Guns N' Roses. Human & Animal Rights. Canadian 🇨🇦
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DebbieforMJ retweeted
I will never get over the fact that the world has grown indifferent to the horrific suffering Ukrainians endure and experience in Russia's war and genocide of Ukrainians. People are immune to unimaginable evil rather than outraged that it has been allowed to fester and grow.
She was just 23. russians tore out her fingernails, burned her hands, shot her — and finally executed her with a bullet to the head.
Bucha. March 2022.
Karina Yershova had fled russian-occupied Donetsk with her family in 2014. Eight years later, russia caught up with her again.
She was tortured and murdered. An elderly couple, Viktor and Natalia Mazokha, tried to save her. A russian soldier killed them too.
Karina's body was found in a mass grave. Her mother was left to bury her daughter in a closed coffin, desperately trying to open it for one last look at her child's face.
She was 23.
This is what russian occupation means.
Remember Karina Yershova. Remember Viktor and Natalia Mazokha. Their names must never be forgotten. russia must face justice.
DebbieforMJ retweeted
Little behind the scenes tour of all things Happy Doggo. A big day at the hospital build 🥳
Maya is a brave, beautiful strong girl. So happy she gets to go home. Feel better everyday. 🙏💜🫂
262 days.
It’s been 262 days since you were airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital.
262 days since we were told, “We did everything we could, but we don’t think she’s going to make it through the night.”
Since then, I’ve watched you fight for every single one of those days.
251 days ago, you opened your eye, moved it, and shifted your leg only to be rushed back for emergency surgery that morning when hydrocephalus set in.
238 days ago, you were extubated and breathed on your own for the first time.
230 days ago, you felt the sun on your face again.
224 days ago, the cranioplasty we had planned turned into yet another emergency when an infection was discovered.
214 days ago, your EVD was finally removed.
213 days ago, you sat on the edge of the bed with a little help, and I wrapped my arms around you for the first time since the morning I left for work before any of this began.
191 days ago, the NG tube came out, and I saw your beautiful face completely clear of tubes and tape.
179 days ago, your prosthetic skull was placed. Your fifth surgery, and the one that finally stuck. After that, things slowly began to feel possible again.
145 days ago, you smiled for the first time (intentionally) while we played thumb war.
140 days ago, I wheeled you off hospital grounds for the very first time.
61 days ago, I heard your voice again.
40 days ago, we celebrated your 13th birthday at the Foo Fighters.
And today, today you’re being released.
There was never a day I stopped believing we would get here. The road ahead is still long, but this is a milestone no one thought we would reach. Maya, you are the bravest person I know. You are an inspiration to so many people. Giving up was never an option for me, and it clearly never was for you either. You refused to accept the words we heard 262 days ago when you came out of the OR. Look at you, my girl. You blew every expectation out of the water.
Thank you to the incredible nurses, doctors, and therapists who walked every step of this with us. Thank you to everyone who supported Maya and our family we could not have done this without each and every one of you.
Now it’s time to leave these hospital walls behind and keep moving forward, Maya Bear.
I love you forever and always.
—Dad ❤️
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DebbieforMJ retweeted
Can we talk about what Meghan Sussex was ACTUALLY going through when she learned about those disturbing allegations against her father? Because some of you are acting like she had nothing else happening in her life! 🙄
Let's remember the timeline.
2018–2019: Meghan was newly married, adjusting to life as a royal, pregnant with her first child, and facing relentless negative media coverage.
Then she's reportedly shown a letter containing horrifying, UNPROVEN allegations against her own father, written by his ex-wife.
Imagine trying to process THAT while preparing to become a mother!
And according to Meghan's account, she was told the police were handling the matter.
Then life kept happening!
She gave birth to Archie. She later revealed that her mental health had deteriorated so badly during her time as a working royal that she experienced suicidal thoughts and felt she wasn't receiving the support she needed.
2020: Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties, moved across the world, and faced the COVID pandemic while navigating the loss of their royal security arrangements and concerns about their family's safety.
She suffered a miscarriage.
2021: She gave birth to Lilibet, continued raising two young children, and worked to build a new life outside the monarchy.
And through the following years, she continued her charitable work, launched projects, built businesses, and dealt with ongoing public scrutiny.
BUT APPARENTLY, THROUGH ALL OF THAT, SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PERSONALLY MANAGING A POLICE INVESTIGATION INTO HER FATHER?!
An investigation she reportedly believed was already being handled by law enforcement!
She didn't write the allegations. She didn't witness the alleged crimes. She wasn't the investigating officer.
And she certainly wasn't obligated to broadcast unproven accusations about her father to the entire world!
SHE WAS A NEW WIFE, AN EXPECTANT MOTHER, THEN A MOTHER OF TWO, TRYING TO PROTECT HER OWN MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY!
Now, years later, renewed allegations have brought the whole situation back into public view.
And somehow, instead of questioning the authorities' handling of the original letter, people want to blame MEGHAN for not doing their job?!
WHERE IS THE COMPASSION? WHERE IS THE COMMON SENSE?
The allegations against Thomas Markle Sr. remain unproven, and he denies them.
STOP HOLDING MEGHAN RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYONE ELSE'S ACTIONS!
#MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #MentalHealthAwareness #MetPolice #FactsOverFiction #TheHipReview
DebbieforMJ retweeted
Thank you, Emmanuel, for your condolences. Unfortunately, the death toll from the Russian strike on a commuter train in Dnipro has already risen to 14. And just a few hours ago, the Russians struck a residential neighborhood in Chernihiv with a drone and killed two girls. They were only 15 years old. In Kremenchuk, a Russian “shahed” struck an apartment building. Tragically, three people were killed. My condolences to all those who lost their loved ones. In these three attacks alone, 56 people have been reported injured, including 10 children.
These are deliberate strikes against civilians, brazen in their cruelty, and the Russians are carrying them out right as the humanitarian operation in Oleshky is unfolding. Russia’s signals are clear – they want the war to continue, and everyone around the world must still work very hard to achieve major de-escalation through strong steps and appropriate pressure on the aggressor.
Peace is needed – and for that to happen, Russia must end its war and terror.
Je viens d'apprendre avec émotion qu'un drone à réaction russe vient de s'abattre sur la gare de Dnipro, avec un très lourd bilan.
J'adresse au Président @ZelenskyyUa et au peuple ukrainien mes condoléances et notre solidarité.
Nous devons, dans ce contexte, aspirer à bien plus qu'un cessez-le-feu localisé comme celui qui vient d'être négocié localement à Olechky. Il est intolérable que la Russie continue d'opposer son refus à toutes les propositions en ce sens, en continuant de miser sur l'escalade et en visant les civils.
Nous devons ensemble redoubler d'efforts pour une paix juste et durable et amener la Russie à la table des négociations.
DebbieforMJ retweeted
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund
alzresearch.org/giving/
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources
alzfdn.org/donate/
Photo Credit: Tommy Garcia
DebbieforMJ retweeted
Bonnie is doing much better than her brother Clyde and today she was well enough to go out and about. We took them in last week from 2 kind ladies who saved them from a horrible situation of neglect. It’s hard to believe that these gentle golden retrievers were ever treated like this. They don’t have a bad bone in their bodies.
Sadly her brother passed before we knew about them and Clyde is still very ill and needs a big operation next week. Bonnie is poorly herself but she is keeping up the spirits and we hope to help her back to full health. She has also clearly been used for breeding.
Today was the first day where I really saw her coming alive as a golden retriever. She was craving attention, loving her food, and her tail just could not stop wagging. To the many hundreds of people who've messaged me saying she reminds them of Tina, I have to say I fully agree.
Still an incredibly sad situation that the brother is gone and another one is so critically ill, but today we have hope and that's all we could ask for. Older followers will probably recognize the bandana that has helped Tina, Shack, Mr. Big, Hank, and many other dogs in their recovery. Hard to believe but it is still the very same one and I also wore it on my book tour all around the world. Bonnie and Clyde have the whole world rooting for them ❤️🤞
DebbieforMJ retweeted
💔 IN MEMORY OF JESSE ADAMS — A TRUE HERO FOR ANIMALS 💔
It is with enormous sadness that we have learned of the tragic death of Jesse Adams, founder of RainCoast Dog Rescue Society in Canada, who lost his life while carrying out an animal rescue mission in one of the most dangerous areas of Ukraine.
Jesse dedicated his life to saving animals, even when it meant putting his own life at risk.
We first came to know Jesse in 2021, when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. Jesse and RainCoast were among the extraordinary organisations that came together to assist KSAR with the evacuation of 285 cats and dogs, helping many find loving forever homes.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Jesse travelled to the border to help fleeing families and their pets, providing veterinary care, supplies and assistance getting animals to safety.
He returned repeatedly, undertaking increasingly dangerous missions.
Most recently, Jesse worked alongside Animal Rescue Kharkiv, rescuing hundreds of animals from devastated frontline communities under constant threat from drones, missiles and artillery.
These were extraordinary acts of compassion and courage in the face of unimaginable danger.
Jesse knew the risks. He knew every mission could be his last. Yet he continued because he believed animals caught in conflict deserved protection just as much as those living in peace.
Those of us working in animal rescue in conflict zones understand and accept these risks. But few possess the courage to repeatedly travel towards danger when everyone else is trying to escape it.
Jesse was one of those very special people.
His death is a devastating loss to his family, friends, RainCoast and the international animal rescue community.
Our hearts go out to everyone who knew and loved him, particularly the Ukrainian rescuers who worked alongside him.
His legacy lives on in every animal he saved and every rescuer he inspired.
Rest in peace, Jesse. The world has lost an extraordinary human being, and the animals have lost a true champion. 🐾💔
With love and deepest respect,
Louise and everyone at War Paws
#JesseAdams #RainCoastDogRescue #WarPaws #Ukraine #AnimalRescue
DebbieforMJ retweeted
Because of russia, Ukrainian schoolchildren spend most of their time in shelters instead of classrooms, unable to get the education they deserve.
DebbieforMJ retweeted
Every loss of life is a tragedy. Canada has done so much to help us protect lives in Ukraine, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and all Canadians following the explosion and fire at the military base in Wainwright. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those lost, and we wish a swift recovery to the injured.
One year I joked with @poppa3T #TitoJackson that he should come to Vancouver so we could celebrate our October birthdays together. To my surprise, @Jacksons did. It was an honour to know Tito. Happy Birthday in Heaven Poppa T. You are loved & missed. 🙏💜🎸🕊
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On behalf of Canadians, I wish Pope Leo XIV a full and swift recovery following his successful surgery.
His Holiness is a source of hope and inspiration for billions around the world. His message of unity and compassion reminds us of the strength we can offer one another in moments of uncertainty.
As he recovers, may he draw strength from the prayers of those whose lives he has touched, just as so many draw strength from him.
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DebbieforMJ retweeted
I am grateful to @MarkJCarney for his sympathy for Ukrainians amid the ongoing Russian strikes. The Prime Minister is very well informed about our defense needs, particularly anti-ballistic defense and preparations for winter. It is very good that Canada has become actively involved in developing the FREYJA anti-ballistic system jointly with Europe. This is exactly what can provide greater protection not only to Ukraine but also globally.
Of course, we also discussed the energy ceasefire announced by the President of the United States. Ukraine supports this step, and we have stated so, but now we need a response from Russia – what Russia will say to the American President and whether it will stop striking our energy infrastructure.
I thank everyone who helps defend Ukraine and advances clear, fair steps toward peace! Thank you to Canada and Mark personally for their full support!
DebbieforMJ retweeted
I’m begging you. Stop and watch this one minute.
This is not a movie.
This is Ukraine today.
As of 4:00 p.m., at least 37 people have been killed and dozens wounded. Among them are children.
▪️Kramatorsk: 33 killed, 18 wounded.
▪️Kyiv: 4 killed, 14 injured.
▪️Sumy: 1 killed, 4 wounded, including two 12-year-old boys.
▪️Mykolaiv region: a 3-month-old girl and a 1-year-old boy wounded.
▪️Kherson: a 14-year-old girl wounded.
This is not a battlefield report.
This is daily life for millions of Ukrainians.
Please. Look at it. And act — if there’s any humanity left.
DebbieforMJ retweeted
Even the UN’s confirmed figures are shocking.
This is not some “abstract front line.”
These are people out buying bread. Night-shift workers. Teenagers on the stairs. Children in their beds.
Will the world ever show genuine outrage over these killings?
DebbieforMJ retweeted
I thought I was reading about North Korea or Iran, but no, this is Hegseth’s Pentagon.
A publicly live streamed firing squad? After the Christa Pike debacle?
Revolting for the world’s leading democracy, no matter the crime.
nytimes.com/2026/10/08/us/po…
