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Candace Cameron Bure became emotional as she explained why she had been 'silent' in the aftermath of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday.
On Thursday, the 46-year-old actress cried in a series of videos that she posted on her Instagram Story while sharing her thoughts about posting on social media after tragedies.
'Hi friends, I wanted – actually, I didn't want to come on here but I am,' Candace admitted in the first clip as she addressed her 5.5. million followers.
In tears: Candace Cameron Bure became emotional as she explained why she had been 'silent' in the aftermath of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday
The Full House alum continued, 'Because seeing what happened in our country, all of us process things differently and some of us need more time to process it and some of us are ready to scream and yell and shout from the rooftops.
'Some of us need to just feel more and figure out when we feel ready to share those feelings.'
The mother of three went on to say, 'I am a deep feeler and I don't always feel like social media is a place I want to run to first to share my heart, particularly when it's grieving and so that's why I have been silent.'
Emotional: On Thursday, the 46-year-old actress cried in a series of videos that she posted on her Instagram Story while sharing her thoughts about posting on social media after tragedies
The California native explained that people should not be quick to judge someone's reaction to events or emotions based on social media activity.
''I don't think it's right to jump to conclusions, or assume or judge someone for their lack of posting,' she said.
'I don't believe silence or lack of posting is a representation of what someone is thinking, feeling or doing.'
'Hi friends, I wanted – actually, I didn't want to come on here but I am,' Candace admitted in the first clip as she addressed her 5.5. million followers
The former talk show panelist told her fans that she was becoming more hesitant about sharing her thoughts and feelings about current events on social media.
She said, 'The more and more I have this relationship with social media, there's things I love about it and a lot that I am really pulling away from and that is sharing certain things particular when it comes to tragedy, grief, politics and a lot of social issues that our country disagrees on.
'Really, because I don't want to want to pour my heart out and my opinion just for people to nitpick over it.
Processing: Candace explained that she needed to time to feel and process her emotions
Candace added, 'And by nitpick, I mean over the words. Obviously there are going to be disagreements and arguments but sometimes it's like you just want to share a positive message and there are people who are still just going to tear it apart.
Tears began pouring down Candace's face as she discussed the horrific shooting, which left 19 children and two adults dead.
Through sobs, she said, 'And so, with the tragedy and the loss of those 21 people, that is just so hard. And as a mother, I grieve and I just want to grieve with the people of Uvalde and the families.
Jumping to conclusions: The California native explained that people should not be quick to judge someone's reaction to events or emotions based on their social media activity
'My heart just hurts for you. But that's all I want to say on social media right now. I'm
