Candace Cameron Bure cries as she explains why she has been ‘silent’ after the Texas mass shooting

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

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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 just here and I’m grieving.’

The Hallmark Channel regular added that she knew people would also be critical of her for not having earlier addressed the grocery store shooting in Buffalo, New York which took place almost two weeks ago. 

She said, ‘And I know some of you are going to say, “Well, there was another tragedy that happened in Buffalo at the supermarket and I’m grieving those people too. 

‘Just some of us don’t feel comfortable to have to post everything. And that’s all there is to it. I’m not trying to make this about me. I’m just trying to share feelings. 

Tragedy: Tears began pouring down Candace’s face as she discussed the horrific shooting, which left 19 children and two adults dead

‘I don’t want to have to feel like I have to post it for me to acknowledge my feelings or do what I’m doing or to take action. A post isn’t confirming that. Or lack of posting so anyway.’ 

Candace explained that her social media assistant had reached out to her about posting a “graphic” about the Texas tragedy. 

She added, ‘You know my social media gal, who helps me post a lot of things, even texted me yesterday and said, “Do you want me to put up a graphic?”

‘And I thought, “No, what’s a graphic going to do?” I need to feel this first. I think I would love to post a picture of all those beautiful little faces so we remember them and we remember to pray for their families too. 

Grieving: The Hallmark Channel regular added that she knew people would also be critical of her for not having earlier addressed the grocery store shooting in Buffalo, New York which took place almost two weeks ago

‘But I just have to do that when I’m ready to do that. And now I’m like totally oversharing and I didn’t even want to share but I know some of you feel the same way and some of you also want to say, don’t be mad when you feel like people should be posting and they are not meeting your expectation.’ 

She asserted, “It’s not about you. It’s not and everyone processes things differently so let us process how we need. And take action when we are ready and willing and wanting to and speaking up when we feel led to. Just know that.’

Candace, who is a devout Christian, added that she was a ‘prayerful’ person. She also explained that her followers could expect to see posts about her collaborations but they should not read anything into those updates.  

Reluctant: The former talk show panelist on The View told her fans that she was becoming more hesitant about sharing her thoughts and feelings about current events on social media. Seen in 2019

‘And one other thing, you’ll see posts, like, I’m talking about Dr. [Harold] Lancer and you’ll probably see Dayspring and all those,’ she said.

‘Those are all scheduled posts so they still just run. I’m not actually feeling them that day and I’m not even posting them. I have people who help post those things so just take social media with a grain of salt and realize that it’s not always in real time at that very moment.’

Candace has experienced backlash over some of her past social media posts. Last October, she took to Instagram to defend her stance on the COVID-19 vaccines.

She stated that she is not anti-vax but ‘pro-informed consent,’ ‘pro-immune system,’ ‘pro-early intervention’ and ‘pro-sunlight, exercise, real food, & vitamins.’ 

The former Dancing With The Stars competitor explained that she was not ‘anti-vax,’ but was ‘pro-medical freedom.’ 

Candace previously sparked criticism when she shared a PDA-packed photo of herself with her husband Valeri Bure, 47, who was seen touching her breast.

Last July, she apologized to fans after she was criticized for posting a ‘seductive’ TikTok video where she posed with a bible while lip-syncing to the Lana Del Rey song Jealous Girl.

PDA: Candace previously sparked criticism when she shared a PDA-packed photo of herself with her husband Valeri Bure, 47, who was seen touching her breast 

Controversy: Last July, she apologized to fans after she was criticized for posting a ‘seductive’ TikTok video where she posed with a bible while lip-syncing to the Lana Del Rey song Jealous Girl.