The businesses below are joining with us to close up shop on Tuesday, November 6 and give their employees the opportunity to celebrate civic life and the democratic process.
Let's not squeeze voting into our regular work day. Together, let's Take Back Tuesday.
1. GOOD
Los Angeles, CA
2. Wearable Collections
Brooklyn, NY
3. Momentum Strategic Marketing
Montgomery Village, MD
4. State of Unique
Los Angeles, CA
5. Open
New York, NY
6. Cartridge World Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg, NJ
7. Multi Products Inc.
Evansville, IN
8. Channeling Media LLC
New York, NY
9. Hattery
San Francisco, CA
10. Blue Canary Design
St. Louis, MO
11. Human Condition
Brooklyn, NY
12. Katona Realty
BUCYRUS, OH
13. Made Movement
Boulder, CO
14. PaperCuts Document Solutions of KY
Louisville, KY
15. The Workshop
New York, NY
16. One Percent Foundation
San Francisco, CA
17. m ss ng p eces
Brooklyn, NY
18. Farinella LLC
Oakland, CA
19. Really Really Big Industries
Chicago, IL
20. Little Things Labs
Detroit, MI
21. Kiss Me I'm Polish LLC
New York , NY
22. Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies
San Francisco, CA
23. HOLSTEE
New York, NY
24. N.R. Stichler Photography
Lebanon, Pa
25. Student Peace Alliance
Washington, DC
26. Neiman
Philadelphia, PA
27. Isidore Electronics Recycling
Los Angeles, CA
28. Rock Scissor Paper
San Fernando, CA
29. Hawaii Center for AIDS/Clint Spencer Clinic
Honolulu, HI
30. ForkFly
Portland, OR
31. Another Studio
Chicago, IL
32. Green Circle Accounting
Cooperstown, NY
33. Austin Music People
Austin, TX
34. CMLB
Washington, DC
35. Verve Solutions
Little Rock, AR
36. Farm2Me
New York, NY
37. Kiva
San Francisco, CA
38. Rework
Boulder, CO
39. Holland Archer
Raleigh, Nc
40. Overprint Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
41. Sport Science
Fairfax, VA
42. Cargo
Los Angeles, CA
43. Creable
LA, CA
44. Farm to Ladle
Detroit , MI
45. Officina
Brooklyn, NY
46. Limelight Custom Sign Co.
Mt. Pleasant, SC
47. Karst Inc
North Charleston, SC
48. The Butler Bros
Austin , TX
49. COUCH Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
50. Joyfi
Charleston, SC
51. Urban Worm
Berkeley, CA
52. Project Repat
Boston, MA
53. Sons of Zeus
Austin, TX
54. Billeebug
Nashville, TN
55. Neighborland
San Francisco, CA
56. Regenesis Management Group
Denver, CO
57. Premier Grants LP
Lebanon, PA
58. Bread & Butter
Reston, VA
59. The Ocean Project
Providence, RI
60. Common Ground Consulting LLC
Washington, DC
61. Vianova
San Diego, CA
62. Dreamentia, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
63. Break Away
Atlanta, GA
64. Archizona Architect Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
65. Billeebug LLC
Nashville, TN
66. Taproot Foundation
San Francisco, CA
67. Collaborative Fund
Brooklyn, NY
68. Candlelight Agency
La Jolla, CA
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Grieving couple comforting each other
This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.