A sexist troll unleashed a vile attack on Sarah Silverman. Her response changed his life.

It’s a sad inevitability that women will receive rude and often vicious abuse on social media from strangers. And in this case, the usual response is to block or ignore the troll responsible for the verbal attack.

But recently comedian Sarah Silverman decided to do something different, and responded to a Twitter troll with kindness. The result was an incredible exchange. And – not to get all corny on you – reminds us that everyone has a story and maybe, just maybe, our words have the power to help someone in need.

On December 29 Silverman was reaching out to a Donald Trump supporter on Twitter to try to understand them, when she was met with the typical troll catch-cry of “c**t” from Jeremy Jamrozy.

Instead of a retort or dismissal, Silverman responded with this:

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

Caught off guard, Jamrozy’s reply is just as unexpected:

I can’t choose love. A man that resembles Kevin spacey took that away when I was 8. I can’t find peace if I could find that guy who ripped my body who stripped my innocence I’d kill him. He fucked me up and I’m poor so its hard to get help.

— Jeremy jamrozy (@jeremy_jamrozy) December 29, 2017

And the conversation only got more personal from there as Silverman tried to offer the man support and advice and he, in turn, offered an apology:

No I just smoke weed. I’m prescribed medications which I take accordingly

— Jeremy jamrozy (@jeremy_jamrozy) December 29, 2017

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

Im so psyched you’ll go. KEEP ME POSTED. Don’t give up on yourself. Be brave enough to risk getting burned. It’s what happens when u fight for yourself. But it’s worth it. I promise.

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 29, 2017

Dood I don’t care. I’m fine. I see something in you. My gut tells me you could have a great life. My shrink says we don’t get what we want, we get what we think we deserve. I’m telling you, you deserve so much more than you know.

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 29, 2017

Lol how?? And wut do u see?? Im jus confused how u can see that I can do better. I have multiple problems a big hole to crawl out of. And usually I choose not to express it or its hard to articulate my emotions

— Jeremy jamrozy (@jeremy_jamrozy) December 29, 2017

Haha honestly I don’t know. All you wrote was “cunt” but I saw it and clicked on u and saw you were just trying to get kicked off Twitter. I saw the rage and pain. And looked at your avatar and just… saw so much in you. In your eyes I guess. Dunno

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 29, 2017

Eyes are the window to the soul. I don’t want to be like my drug addict thug ghetto family. I will try hard. I also must apply for disability and it really sux I like to work. Ill get positive soon I’ve always been negative. Hence no friends. I’m an asshole

— Jeremy jamrozy (@jeremy_jamrozy) December 29, 2017

But you’re MY asshole! (Wait…)

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 29, 2017

I’m so thankful for the interactions. And support from everybody and the support and insight of Sarah Silverman. Awesome day

— Jeremy jamrozy (@jeremy_jamrozy) December 29, 2017

Silverman followed the conversation with a callout to anyone who may be able to help her new pal.

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

That post received hundreds of kind responses, including this one:

Hey Sarah, just to let you know we’ve been in contact with Jeremy. We’re on it! ????

— Airrosti (@Airrosti) December 30, 2017

God I feel so overwhelmed with joy tears in my eyes because I’m finally getting the help I need. Sarah Silverman is a complete angel. I’m in shock man shit like this never happens. I won’t take it for granted

— Jeremy jamrozy (@jeremy_jamrozy) December 29, 2017

While this conversation probably won’t be the silver bullet to all of Jamrozy’s problems, the thought that it could just be the start of a better life for a reformed troll is giving us plenty of hope for 2018.