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6. I hear you.

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:35 PM

Jan 9

I kept breaking down yesterday.

I feel heartbroken.

Our country is being stolen from us and trampled on. It is a visceral feeling of loss.

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It's nearly 10:30 pm here in the midwest [View all] Grim Chieftain Jan 9 OP

... SheltieLover Jan 9 #1

Yes, we can and we have to. I'm in ruby Florida..hanging on Deuxcents Jan 9 #3

Being a member of the DU community makes it easier...somehow. yellow dahlia Jan 9 #4

DU helps keep me sane and gives me hope Grim Chieftain Jan 9 #5

I hear you. yellow dahlia Jan 9 #6

I agree with you Grim Chieftain Jan 9 #8

I literally broke down at the vigil last night, yellow dahlia Jan 9 #11

Just know that you are not alone in your feelings. hamsterjill Jan 9 #7

All I can say is stay strong. boonecreek Jan 9 #9

Thank you, friend Grim Chieftain Jan 9 #10

Hang in there. The tide is starting to turn. N/t Greybnk48 Jan 10 #13

You can. You have to. murielm99 Jan 10 #14

I will stand for our democracy and our country until my last breath Grim Chieftain Jan 10 #15

Stay as strong as you can. democrank Jan 10 #16

I am here, friend Grim Chieftain Jan 10 #17

Demonstrations Saturday and Sunday KT2000 Jan 10 #18

We need each other to make it in Trump's America. HeartsCanHope Jan 10 #19

Thank you so much friend Grim Chieftain Jan 10 #20

As are you! HeartsCanHope Jan 10 #22

Turn off the TV and do something you enjoy. Patton French Jan 10 #21