Ask celebrities, and they’d tell you that if there’s one thing they hate about Twitter, it’s trolling. Sarah Silverman, however, has her own unique way of dealing with such trolls. And it’s effective!
Though she is known for her dark comedy, Sarah Silverman has a heart full of kindness. And that kindness was on full display a few days ago when a sexist troll tried to abuse her with the C-word. Instead of blocking the person, Sarah responded in a unique way: she inquired the person about his life.
This is how the whole conversation started
Cunt
— Jeremy jamrozy (@jeremy_jamrozy) December 29, 2017
 
To which Sarah responded in an emphatic manner.
I believe in you. I read ur timeline & I see what ur doing & your rage is thinly veiled pain. But u know that. I know this feeling. Ps My back Fucking sux too. see what happens when u choose love. I see it in you.
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 29, 2017
That set the ball rolling
From there on, Silverman was a woman on a mission. She tried to understand what the problem was and how the troll was dealing with the issues which he was facing. Sening that his voice was being heard, the man started opening his heart. Sarah knew that the conversation was going in the right direction. So on came an advice.
Questions: (NOT JUDGING) Are you doing heroin? Are you self medicating? Do you want to get clean?
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 29, 2017
From then on, Jeremy knew that she had an audience. And not only any audience but one that wanted to listen her side of the story.
Good. I want to kill him too so I can’t imagine your rage. All I know is this rage- and even if you could kill him— it’s punishing yourself. And you don’t deserve punishment. You deserve support. Go to one of these support groups. You might meet ur best bros there.
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 29, 2017
To the credit of the person, he apologized for his misbehavior.
I will go. But I trust no one I've been burned so many times. I'd give the shirt off my back and everytime I get burned. I'm super antisocial. I have no friends. I'm sorry I gave u shit.
— Jeremy jamrozy (@jeremy_jamrozy) December 29, 2017
In a bid to get Jeremy back on his feet, Sarah sent out a plea for help.
Yo SAN ANTONIO! Any kickass back/neck care specialists willing 2 help my friend @jeremy_jamrozy He has several slipped discs, no insurance, & can’t work bc of severe pain. Let’s get him back on his feet!! Who’s in?
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 29, 2017
And the Twitter world didn’t disappoint
Hey Sarah, just to let you know we’ve been in contact with Jeremy. We’re on it! 🙂
— Airrosti (@Airrosti) December 30, 2017
Hey @SarahKSilverman, I unfortunately know a few folks in the disc-fixing business because they've come to my rescue. If @jeremy_jamrozy DM's me, I'll try to connect him. Say, why don't you come visit us in SA, sometime?
— Mayor Ron Nirenberg (@Ron_Nirenberg) December 30, 2017
And the Internet wasn’t far behind to applaud the kindness of Silverman.
https://twitter.com/Zebra_Park/status/948658898524753920
It’s already a huge step to open up about something like this best of luck in the new year. Also it’s amazing to see the compassion of so many because one person decided to respond out of love
— Matt Leonard (@Azanmi) January 6, 2018
We can only hope that 2018 will be a year for empathy, compassion & humility. Anger, hated & resentment isn't helping anyone, the sooner we all learn to self-reflect the sooner we can start moving forwards.
— Michael Dooney (@MichaelDooney_) January 2, 2018
 
