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2naSalit

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7. I hear you!

Reply to canetoad (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 09:22 PM

Feb 28

Both of my parents were socially dysfunctional. My dad was like -45 without the wealth... when he passed, I was stunned that I outlived the bastard. My mom was just an uneducated control freak. For what it's worth, both were Gemini.

Yup, we survived, not sure how I did but it happened!

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A short story [View all] canetoad Feb 26 OP

I think you did the right thing. Your fur babies are innocents that need you. tazcat Feb 27 #1

Wow, what a story canetoad. Knowing nothing about you I think your pride is deserved. George McGovern Feb 27 #2

Hi George canetoad Feb 27 #3

You are welcome. Take care too. Love your waving smiley face! George McGovern Feb 28 #4

I can totally relate... 2naSalit Feb 28 #5

I don't know whether to commiserate canetoad Feb 28 #6

I hear you! 2naSalit Feb 28 #7