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"My heart hurts so much for her": Listen to gripping voicemails from readers about Ford and Kavanaugh

We asked what you thought about the Kavanaugh hearing: Here's what you told us.

Today, Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee in a hearing that was filled with tears, recrimination, anger, and deep partisan mistrust. Ford alleges that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were in high school in the 1980s; since Ford came forward, two other women have accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct in high school or college. Kavanaugh unequivocally denies the allegations.

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We asked for your thoughts on the hearing and the testimony given by Ford and Kavanaugh. The response was overwhelming. Several VICE News followers shared their own stories of surviving sexual assault. We'll continue to share more of your reactions in the coming days. We've compiled some of the voicemails you left us below. Want to share your thoughts the hearing? Call us 1-888-317-VICE and press 1 to leave a message. Or email us at vicenewstips@vice.com. Note: this file contains some offensive language.