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chouchou

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12. I understand. I tell myself that "I have to be strong" Yeah...I still know-in-my-heart...

Reply to Grim Chieftain (Original post)

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:51 PM

Jan 9

...that this country is changing. If it's possible, try to be with your friends more often. You'll feel
that the bubble around you will wait until reality is better. Keep in mind regarding Trump..
..Tick-tock..tick tock...tick..tock...He'll be gone..

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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

You can do it, hang in there. We have faced tyranny before as a nation and we can do it again... wcmagumba Jan 9 #2

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

I understand. I tell myself that "I have to be strong" Yeah...I still know-in-my-heart... chouchou Jan 9 #12

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