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nuxvomica

(14,047 posts)
29. Great post, Hamsterjill!
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 03:06 PM
Yesterday

This is an issue many of us face and I think your approach is pretty healthy. When it becomes too much, sit down and have a good cry, but then do something active. We need to accept our feelings but we also need to take action, even if it's just getting that damn filter replaced. And keep the perspective that TSF is facing a lot of resistance from every possible direction, some of which, like the protesters in Minneapolis and elsewhere, is a glory to behold. We are not alone.

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Am with you, hamsterjill UpInArms Yesterday #1
Damn straight! hamsterjill Yesterday #7
You speak for me. flashman13 Yesterday #12
Oh yeah! Same vintage, similar story. I hear you. Easterncedar Yesterday #2
Our vintage IS fierce!!!! hamsterjill Yesterday #8
I get you. blogslug Yesterday #3
I know. hamsterjill Yesterday #9
OMG, I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB 22 hrs ago #55
Agreed. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #60
I wish one of his victims could verbally confront him in front of the camaras Ponietz 3 hrs ago #100
I'm way past... 2naSalit Yesterday #4
You hang in there!!!! hamsterjill Yesterday #6
Moving away... 2naSalit Yesterday #11
Preach it,sistah! BattleRow 23 hrs ago #42
Indeed... 2naSalit 22 hrs ago #59
It is. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #61
Like Faux pas Yesterday #5
Appreciate those vibes very much!!! hamsterjill Yesterday #10
Yep Faux pas Yesterday #14
Ok, now i have to put my Helen Reddy cd on. Delmette2.0 23 hrs ago #44
That song forged a generation of us!!!!! hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #62
For sure Faux pas 16 hrs ago #88
K&R orangecrush Yesterday #13
Word irisblue Yesterday #15
I hear you! Loud and clear! Silver Gaia Yesterday #16
We know how to fight. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #63
Exactly! Silver Gaia 13 hrs ago #92
Right there with you, hamsterjill! HeartsCanHope Yesterday #17
Right here with you hamsterjill gademocrat7 Yesterday #18
I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is FailureToCommunicate Yesterday #19
I think your strategy is a good one! hamsterjill Yesterday #21
Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good... FailureToCommunicate 23 hrs ago #43
Gotta try this!!!! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #78
Post removed Post removed 22 hrs ago #56
I'm a never Trumper from day 1 and that's a hill I'll be proud to die on if it ever comes to that Ponietz Yesterday #20
Damn straight! hamsterjill Yesterday #22
I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year Ponietz 23 hrs ago #36
Texas wasn't always a bunch of idiots. hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #38
Sending ❤️❤️❤️ ultralite001 Yesterday #23
When the going gets tough... hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #64
Time for us to rise up... ultralite001 20 hrs ago #70
We're gonna need a catchy acronym... ultralite001 20 hrs ago #71
It Is Absolutely Overwhelming! BBbats Yesterday #24
totally hear you Kali Yesterday #25
I hear you hamsterjill, and you are not alone. Keep on keeping on! c-rational Yesterday #26
Good job otchmoson Yesterday #27
Sounds like a perfect rallying cry to me... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #28
My own war cry. ChazInAz 3 hrs ago #99
Great post, Hamsterjill! nuxvomica Yesterday #29
Speak!! angrychair Yesterday #30
I know! hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #41
We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety..... OGBuzz Yesterday #31
My stress level keeps rising and it is young_at_heart 23 hrs ago #39
It's because you are wise. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #80
The Trump voters must no be forgotten. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #79
That's the way to do it! kooth Yesterday #32
Thank you so much for this post! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #81
hey girl Skittles Yesterday #33
Skittles!!!!! hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #65
This VERRRRRRY Cranky Crone is sending you all positive vibes. niyad Yesterday #34
Thanks. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #66
Know exactly how you feel lady! Hey Joe Yesterday #35
Im pretty much the same way. Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #37
Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins. Donkees 23 hrs ago #40
Thank you for sharing. You're story is relatable and inspiring Ilikepurple 23 hrs ago #45
Amen! Fantastic post. LoisB 23 hrs ago #46
Righteous rant! calimary 23 hrs ago #47
Oh lawdy, hj, can I relate. EuterpeThelo 23 hrs ago #48
Take comfort in the knowledge there are 10's of millions of us Buddyzbuddy 23 hrs ago #49
Roar on LOUDER!!! Moostache 23 hrs ago #50
Yep! DownriverDem 23 hrs ago #51
I hear you! I am living a parallel experience. yellow dahlia 23 hrs ago #52
Dr. Pepper is more qualified to lead HHS than Trump's pick. blm 22 hrs ago #53
I hear you. MLAA 22 hrs ago #54
I'm with you, Jill! SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #57
A great OP malaise 22 hrs ago #58
Same here stillspkg 22 hrs ago #67
Feel the same Tree Lady 21 hrs ago #68
With you Wild blueberry 20 hrs ago #69
I love you! bluescribbler 20 hrs ago #72
And we love all of the men who "get" it hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #73
You are smart samplegirl 18 hrs ago #74
Reaching our limit KT2000 18 hrs ago #75
Great story and post Traildogbob 18 hrs ago #76
Covid lockdown did it for me. ananda 18 hrs ago #77
Hang in there, Jill.... slightlv 17 hrs ago #82
I can sense the strength in your post. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #84
Don't....I hear yah. sprinkleeninow 17 hrs ago #83
And peace be unto you, as well. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #89
Roar. mr715 17 hrs ago #85
Wish I could rec 1M+ happy feet 17 hrs ago #86
Count me there, sister! Trueblue Texan 16 hrs ago #87
Here's the thing - I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech 15 hrs ago #90
I get ya chuck-o-duck 13 hrs ago #91
I totally understand! Last week one night I was asleep and the hallway smoke alarm Ziggysmom 11 hrs ago #93
Those beeps are too much for anyone!!! hamsterjill 7 hrs ago #95
Great post and responses. DU Strong! Evolve Dammit 7 hrs ago #94
" As long as there is breath in this body ... " Botany 4 hrs ago #96
Unfortunately, for the majority of the population dlk 3 hrs ago #97
Boy that's the truth. hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #98
I just had a conversation, Woodwizard 1 hr ago #103
;-{)... Goonch 3 hrs ago #101
I'm 77 years old and I want my golden years back. I feel like I've been robbed and by the American people. Walleye 2 hrs ago #102
I can relate. pandr32 1 hr ago #104
K&R mvd 12 min ago #105
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