As a French, but that doesn't in any way restrict the experience to us with ties to France, as I'm sure others from everywhere in the world have felt the same, it's been such an emotional day. I came home to the sad news, but there wasn't much information about at the time. Then I had to work and was away from the internet. When I came back, my Facebook feed, filled by family members, people from all over the world, and artists, was mostly made of messages supporting the "I am Charlie" campaign. There was solidarity everywhere (I purposedly avoided reading what the trolls had to say, because I needed something positive to hold on to, if you see what I mean). And it's so heart-warming. It's a real beacon of hope, as in any tragic event. People pull together, no matter who they are, where they come from, or who they believe in. I have never picked up an issue of Charlie Hebdo, and the only person I knew of who was killed was Cabu, because he used to be one of the presenters on a TV program I used to watch as a kid (and he seemed a funny, nice guy from what I remember). I hope that the outpouring of support somewhat helps the families and friends of those who were killed or injured in the attack. I know it's been a balm to my heart. You see so much nasty stuff going around, it's good to see the light shine through, even though things shouldn't have to be this way in the first place. Today, we were all Charlie. And Charlie was one.