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cyclonefence

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:13 AM Jan 2026

I don't like the person I'm becoming [View all]

As friends and relatives begin dropping like flies, I find myself angry that other people will be alive after I die. I'm pissed off that buildings and trees were here before me and will be here after me. I resent the fact that our house, which is in pretty much a state of decay--that's too grim a description; it's an old farmhouse that requires constant maintenance in order to stand--is going to be here--*even my decrepit old house*--after I've shed this mortal coil.

And while I have for a long time despised Trump voters, no compassion for them no matter how "misled" they claim to have been, I was not brought up to hate people I don't know. I have never had no interest in feeling compassion for people who are suffering, yet I am happy when Trump voters find out they can't afford health insurance. I delight in every bit of pain any Trumper is experiencing, and this is not my nature.

I became aware of this about me just the other day when I said "good" when I learned that Bret "Farve" has Parkinson's. That's *terrible*, to be happy when someone gets sick.

I think I'm as bad as Trumpers, who rejoice at owning the libs, and I don't like it.

Is anybody else feeling this way?

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I don't like the person I'm becoming [View all] cyclonefence Jan 2026 OP
First im hearing about Brett Favre BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2026 #1
I prefer gliding into unknown. To me it's part of the deal. But I also get your rage ... marble falls Jan 2026 #2
Thank you n/t cyclonefence Jan 2026 #6
Your body may die but you are energy CanonRay Jan 2026 #3
I've changed differently AnnaLee Jan 2026 #4
Reports from those returning from near death. Frasier Balzov Jan 2026 #5
I feel drmeow Jan 2026 #7
Thank you n/t cyclonefence Jan 2026 #8
Nope, I try to keep an "attitude of gratitude". Upright and fogging a mirror is my goal..nt mitch96 Jan 2026 #9
Yes duckworth969 Jan 2026 #10
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