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(29,582 posts)demmiblue
(36,898 posts)You are a valued member of DU... many of us like reading your words.
Sanity Claws
(21,854 posts)Take a look at the journal. I clicked alert but none of those categories fit. Can someone contact the poster or the mods?
retrowire
(10,345 posts)It's been a long time here at DU since I've last felt like writing any words of courage, strength or sadness or even anger.
I'm not okay. None of us are.
But the truth is, I've nothing left to say. And I've reached the point where I'm certain there's no more that I will say.
Since Trump started, I've resigned myself to tempered observation. But now, there's nothing left to say.
To those I lifted, to those who liked me at all, I say that I'm thankful. But I've got no purpose left here. No dog in the fight.
And this pain of mine today, is deeper than politics. I am spiritually and mentally wounded.
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)If you could just turn off politics and focus on the things that make you happy, perhaps it would help (I know, easier said than done).
Maybe you could post more about your Great Dane's high jinks? Dog knows, we all need something to smile about. My dog is my touchstone to all that is good and right in this world. And for some reason, she really likes my morning breath!
retrowire
(10,345 posts)Did I show you guys the picture of her sitting on my rat terrier?
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)retrowire
(10,345 posts)Kali
(55,025 posts)please post!
retrowire
(10,345 posts)tblue37
(65,490 posts)Last edited Sun Jan 15, 2017, 02:17 PM - Edit history (1)
"What?" expression on the puppy in response to the teeth-baring snarl on the rat terrier!
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)"Dammit, get yer fat arse off me!"
fleur-de-lisa
(14,628 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)UTUSN
(70,744 posts)Fighting Drumpf!1 like Meryl said "baring teeth"
retrowire
(10,345 posts)PLEASE use her face as the mascot for our resistance! XD
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)I needed that.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)It looks like you DO have a dog in the fight!
Hang in there, retrowire. We all need each other now more than ever.
Upthevibe
(8,073 posts)whatever brings any relief at all......I'm still looking.....I am googling websites like moving to New Zealand and listening to interviews with Carrie Fisher. Her voice calms me down. Good luck to you....
SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)billh58
(6,635 posts)Try this concert clip by the Neville Brothers:
mnhtnbb
(31,405 posts)I understand the frustration, the pain, the feeling of helplessness in the face of unbelievable
stupidity, meanness, and bigotry on the part of voters in this country who put us in the position
of Republicans about to be in control of all three branches of government. We're all feeling it.
We need your voice. We need your presence. We need to help each other out, now,
to get through this darkness. Please hang in there with us. Be quiet for awhile if it helps. Laugh and
enjoy your dogs. Get up early and watch the sunrise. Or peek outside when the sun is setting.
Go out and watch the moon rise. Learn a new joke every day and post it. Find a poem that speaks to you
and share it with us.
Please don't go silent.
We love you, retrowire.
retrowire
(10,345 posts)applegrove
(118,807 posts)(hey wait a second dog fighting is bad). Do something else for a bit (build a pop up lending library for your front yard). But please come back for a bit now and then. Seeing your posts are comforting.
BlueSpot
(856 posts)I don't post much so you probably don't recognize my name but, even as a stranger, I am asking you not to go.
I don't know the right words to say. Just hoping another voice in the crowd might make you reconsider.
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)Hunker down, hang on, and get by.
Peace
UTUSN
(70,744 posts)femmocrat
(28,394 posts)I bet they are fierce though!
UTUSN
(70,744 posts)had a FIERCE and UGLY Chihuahua, the most unpleasant little demon ever, and she loved that beast to high heaven. When I visited, the beast wouldn't let me out of one chair and one chair only and had to be picked up by the cousin when I was arriving and leaving. The next time we saw each other she was all upset and sure I would be too, informing me that her beloved beast had died. I did the condolences thing with as little sincerity as I could muster. Months later another relative told me that the cousin had tried out another little dog but that she just couldn't warm up to it. It probably wasn't MEAN enough!!!1
No, mine are timid and well behaved. The female is high maintenance and loves to have a bath. The male is just a dude, does what he wants and otherwise, when he has tasks assigned, just goes along like saying "whatever." He also hides when it's bath time, and he always KNOWS without anything being said.
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)Cuties, they are!
UTUSN
(70,744 posts)Ilsa
(61,698 posts)hermetic
(8,324 posts)You are one of our best. Just hang out in the Lounge or Groups that you are interested in. Just read the OPs in GD or News but avoid the replies. Take a little break now and then. But don't go for good. We need you.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)It didn't go as you hoped.
Welcome to reality.
I used to joke to my friends that I shouldn't vote, because the candidate I chose always lost.
Until Carter and later, Clinton.
But this is not my first election letdown.
Pull up your big boy britches and keep on keepin on.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Good god, I'm amazed at DUers lately.
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)retrowire
(10,345 posts)And this pain of mine today, is deeper than politics. I am spiritually and mentally wounded.
To address your current post of condescending nature.
When Bernie lost, I went forth and voted Hillary. When Hillary lost, I went through the emotions of anger and despair as many are. Others here have offered empathy and understanding, as well as a reminder of what really matters, unlike you.
Now that you're updated on the reality of the situation and my current mindset, I say....
Welcome to reality. Where some people are empathetic online, and others just insensitively tell people to pull up their "big boy britches".
You'll carry on now, I hope. Don't reply to this or speak to me any further. I don't care for you. I trust your britches have the fortitude to allow you the peace of mind to accept my manner towards you.
Stated as kindly as possible,
retrowire.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)It's important.
Liberal Jesus Freak
(1,451 posts)You have been such an inspiration for this old lady. I would really hate to see your voice disappear from DU
Ilsa
(61,698 posts)are feeling low. Please don't let your head be alone in this mess.