I know there are several political threads, but I wanted somewhere particularly for people to support each other while either processing or awaiting news from loved ones in Venezuela. One of my best friends who has always been so loving and supportive of me is there; he’s a permanent resident of a European country, but goes back to Venezuela often to support student scientists (science is what gave him an opportunity to leave South America and see the world), and it’s just terrible timing. I begged him not to go, but he’s the most stubborn man I know. I’ve heard from him since the attack, but he says to try to get somewhere to fly home, he’ll have to cross a border that terrifies him in normal times. He did not want to say which one in the phone, so please don’t ask me. Is anyone else in the position - with loved ones missing or in danger? Please, come in and wait with me. We have pillows to cry into, and tea.