From all of us at Closer to the Edge, we’re writing with hearts wide open. Your words—“We are strongest in the broken places”—struck a chord that’s still reverberating.
We know that line well. We’ve lived it, too. Some of us have stood in oncology wards with fists clenched and voices trembling. Some of us have buried parents, siblings, lovers—taken too soon by a disease that shows no mercy. And some of us are still fighting, walking daily with the shadow of a diagnosis that tries to rewrite who we are.
But your post wasn’t just about pain. It was about resilience. About love, and the power of being held by someone who knows your soul. The photo of you and Jill—unadorned, quiet, human—said more than any speech ever could.
You reminded us that even in times of political noise and chaos, some truths remain unshaken: that grief can bind us, that strength is forged in fire, and that love is louder than despair.
We want you to know that we see you—not just as a public figure, but as a father who lost a son, a partner leaning into the support of his wife, and a man facing down the terror of a diagnosis with grace and grit. And in this moment, you are not alone.
We’re with you. Our readers are with you. Millions of Americans—of every background, belief, and political leaning—are with you. Cancer is an enemy that doesn’t care what party you belong to. But neither does love. Neither does compassion. Neither does hope.
If ever you need reminding of what you mean to this country—not the office you held, but the man you are—just look to those who are lifting you up right now. We’re here. We’re not going anywhere.
With deep respect,
Closer to the Edge
Praying for President Biden and Mrs Jill Biden saddened by the news heartbroken Mr Biden Mr President Biden You did a lot for the country You did a lot for people wish that we could have you running the country right now All of your haters are wishing the same thing trust me they're suffering we're all suffering because of the orange orangutan in office but this is not about him it's about you I just want to express my heart brokenness and I hope that you can get better by means of treatment and be here longer for your children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren in your future Lean on your faith Lean on your family Lean on your wife lean on friends Lean on close friends and lean on the people who love you people around the world love you Mr President and we're all hoping that you can get better because we need you now more than ever So Mr Biden Mr President You can't leave us do you hear me You can't leave us we need you and we love you Thank you Mr President Thank you Mr Biden
Beautifully stated. This articulates my feelings precisely. ❤️