Shepherd: I haven't talked about Linda except in occasional flashes of rage. She sat on the other end of the phone with me during so many long nights. I did the same for her later, because combat ptsd and her ptsd were basically the same animal. I am having a hard time with her dying. Please help my friend.

I haven't talked about Linda except in occasional flashes of rage. She sat on the other end of the phone with me during so many long nights. I did the same for her later, because combat ptsd and her ptsd were basically the same animal. I am having a hard time with her dying. Please help my friend.

Here is the update on Linda Tirado’s need for hospice from her blog

Story Thirty-Ninelindatirado.substack.com This time, it’s for Linda.

I've never known her except in passing, but even in passing she is a fucking incredible human

Yes exactly - I’m floored by this news.

Shep, this sucks so much. If anyone deserves to be able to attend their own funeral, its Linda because it should be a damn fine party.

Oh my god, this is heartbreaking. I don’t know her at all, honestly, and I only know of her as being a force of nature on Twitter, who would always be up for a phone call if anyone needed one. It never occurred to me that she could ever be anything but one of the good humans on this planet.

I've heard so much good about her and her work.

hugs if helpful +not unwelcome. she is a light, this news sucks.

This is beyond fucked up.... Gods, Linda deserves so so SO much better.

Fuck, this is terrible news. Thank you for bringing it to my attention nevertheless.

"occasional flashes of rage" is a big mood. I talked to her a few weeks ago but I should follow up.

Done.

Thank you for sharing this. She has helped so many and I've always admired her grit.

This remains absolutely devastating.

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