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Is anyone else struggling after going down Epstein files rabbit hole

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Strugglingafterseeing · 07/02/2026 16:00

I feel so upset and disturbed. I didn't want to see and read the things I have but I just couldn't look away from the horror. I think part of me was hoping to come across something that says it's all fake news. It's all exaggerated and made up. But it isn't is it? It's probably not even the half of it.

Perhaps very naively, I thought the files "just" involved girls of 14/15 being trafficked among all the other corruption. I had no idea how much more there was. The horrors that have come to pass and no doubt are still are still happening while these monsters remain shielded by their money and power.

Is anyone else really struggling with what they've seen and learnt over the last few days? And any advice to try and move forwards now, because ultimately I can't change this and my mental health was already fragile (thanks menopause). I need to keep on going for my own DC. I'm angry and so, so sad that humans are capable of this.

My Instagram is meant to be funny reels about dogs and menopause but now I'm being fed more and more about Epstein. I know it's the algorithm effect because I've watched similar content but now I need it to stop. I've logged out for the time being. Might not go back. I don't think our brains are meant to able to deal with all this.

Those poor babies. How on earth can this be real Sad

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YourAmplePlumPoster · 19/02/2026 09:16

I get a feeling something like the French Revolution is coming. These people need to be toppled and you obviously can't rely on law enforcement to do it. The comments on YouTube from Americans are eye watering.

OnlyCosy · 19/02/2026 09:37

We can only hope that WE do something, if this becomes another news event that dries up and we all go back to our normal lives, then what does that say about us?
That we are happy to be ruled by these people? Such a scary outcome to contend with.

MoonWoman69 · 19/02/2026 13:31

persephonia · 19/02/2026 10:40

About bloody time I say!

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