Ok......I think i'm done coming here....I just can't take it. Seriously, I can't.

[a kennedy]

Sorry, I know I can call my Senators, & Representatives to say how much I am scared. I know I can protest, but ya know what?? I’m just scared.....scared of what the hell is gonna happen with everything this once great country stood for. Ok, ok, stupid sounding pathetic love of country, but it’s gonna be ALL gone. I just can’t come here anymore, I don’t want to know any more of the shit that is changing this country. I’m done. I love DU, gave a lot of hearts out......but I just can’t come here anymore.

[Nevilledog]

1. It's really hard right now. Take a few days of and recharge. We'll be here.

[Polly Hennessey]

2. It's how I feel and it scares me, too.

I will keep coming here because this is the only place that keeps me sane. What is happening is surreal but also reality. You are among friends, a kennedy.

[CountAllVotes]

3. Maybe a vacation somewhere would help?

Hate to see you go!

We are all in the same boat here, do not forget that!

It may appear to be sinking but we are still here!

If you decide to leave, well stop by and say HELLO please!

Hang-in there a_kennedy!

[milestogo]

4. We are all in this together

Take a break, but come back soon.

[yellow dahlia]

5. I'm a newbie here, but I get it.

Several times a day I feel like I'm gonna "explode".

I said to Mr. Dahlia, I may have to sacrifice my sanity, but I am going to do everything I can to try and save our democracy. I don't want to leave a dystopian autocracy for my nephews and nieces and their munchkins. As long as I have ideas, I will keep plugging.

Cut yourself some slack, and let some of the rest of do the work of the resistance for a while.

[XanaDUer2]

6. There are other fora to hang in

Feel better

[iemanja]

7. I'm scared too

and I don't know what to do about it.

[JohnnyLib2]

8. Take a break--

Do what's needed to outlive the bastards. (family motto for hard times)

[FirstLight]

9. I hear ya... been sitting in the funk all week...

Got sick and it spiraled into a nice little depression and body slump.

I keep looking for something funny to get my mind off stuff...

[halobeam]

10. I don't think there is one of us here, that isn't feeling so much of what you are.

I agree with others, just take a break and rest. Sleep will do wonders, it always does. Perhaps at some point, you can do ONE thing, and that's IF you are up to it. I mean something small. Call your reps office each morning with coffee. Tell them how you feel. That's it. If that's all you can do, that IS enough!

If not that, then feel peace that we have your back. None of us are alone in this. So many people are rising up and more to do so each day. As long as you can feel peace, you must.

For me personally, I feel better when I feel loss of control by doing something, anything. And what I can do is only small potatoes, compared to what others can do. I just remind myself constantly, that one tiny act of a million people are a million acts. I do believe our numbers are rising and will continue to. That's just me.

I hope you do well for yourself. Remember, you aren't alone.

[Mossfern]

18. Absolutely right

I just reorganized all books on my bookshelves.
It helps.

Next ..... the closet!

[SaveOurDemocracy]

11. Step back for a bit.

I think we’re all scared. It’s so scattershot overwhelming and coming so fast that it’s impossible to even process. It’s a fking nightmare, a crime, and a catastrophe for this country. So, no wonder we feel panicked and need a respite.

Take a break and come back when you’re ready.

[MustLoveBeagles]

12. I hear you and understand

Take a break if you need to. Just don't stay away permanently.

[allegorical oracle]

13. Hope you stay with us, but understand your feelings. It's rough but we keep going.

[Bettie]

14. Wander away for a while

and come back when you're rested and ready.

All of our voices are needed (even me, though I suspect some people would prefer that I shut it forever).

Sometimes, you need to regroup, find ways to deal with the horror show around you.

Have a nice break.

[underpants]

51. Speak on

Please ❤️

[Nanjeanne]

15. Do what is right for you. Read, relax, breathe. Self-care is important.

[Alice B.]

16. A lot of us are scared, too. Love to you,

[Deuxcents]

17. All this rapid fire and daily news is meant to wear us down, give us whiplash and despair.

It’s heartbreaking to see the world we knew and loved is under attack..some of this literally turns my stomach. We can’t give up..we just can’t. If our parents’ generation let the overwhelming news give up and walk away, we wouldn’t have anything worth fighting for. Please..just step back..click on to the heart warming videos that show kindness to others and animals ..it really does help. You are much loved here..we all need each other 🌺

[Hekate]

19. Take a break. Take care of yourself.

[Alice Kramden]

20. I believe we'll get through this, with marches and loads of popular support

But it's going to be a rough patch for a few months. Take care, take a break, be well.

[Luciferous]

21. Take a break and come back when

you're ready

[senseandsensibility]

22. Everyone here understands what you're saying

Do what you need to do for yourself, and come back when you're ready!

[Scrivener7]

23. I'm so sorry. Do what you need to do. Come back if you can.

[TygrBright]

24. I hear ya. Took a break after 11/6. Just returned last week. Take it easy.

We'll still be here.

Resilience requires rest and recharging from time to time.

Watch sunsets.

Breathe deep.

Listen to birdsong.

Be kind to someone.

Take a long bath.

Walk outdoors.

Be well.

appreciatively,
Bright

[spooky3]

27. And watch Casper vs Denis, and Carlos vs Alex tomorrow!

Tennis keeps us sane.

[malaise]

60. Indeed

So she will definitely be missed.

[LoisB]

25. Totally understandable. I wish you would just take some time off then return. We need

your voice.

[Jit423]

26. Nooo...we need all hands on deck. After we pull ourselves together, we can fight like hell in so many ways.

I know we can. Stick around and help us out.

[JBTaurus83]

28. I hope you would reconsider

The fascists want us to give up. You can make a difference. Solidarity!

[a kennedy]

29. I'M OK, OK, OK, OK, OK,

Thanks……

[Donkees]

38. ''Still, you don't expect to be bright and bon vivant. So far away from home ... ''

[underpants]

52. OK

❤️

[Initech]

55. I'm really glad my TV is bolted into the wall.

And I'm also glad that I don't watch network news, either. My TV would be toast by now.

[jls4561]

30. I think we're all scared to some extent. And we feel helpless. However, isn't it better to be with a

Group of people with feelings similar to yours, who want to resist in whatever meager ways they can resist?
If you need to take a break, do so. But don’t abandon hope. Or DU.

[malaise]

31. That's a big loss for us

[JMCKUSICK]

32. Just remember, this door has no locks.

[70sEraVet]

33. Just stay lite! Take a break from news.

Just check the Salmonchantedevening's lol cats on Sundays for a while. Peek around for some upbeat stories. Your well-being is IMPORTANT.

[Bengus81]

34. Exactly what Trump and Leon want 75 million people to do.............

Take a week off, go outside and do something and then come back.

[Skittles]

35. I wish you would reconsider

take a break but DO NOT GIVE UP - that is EXACTLY what these fascist freaks are counting on

[MyMission]

36. This is my first post in 3+ months

I've been looking at some posts, recommended a few, but haven't been able to reply.
I have no words, or too many words, thoughts and feelings coursing through me since the election.

I've been a member here since 2017, I joined right after tsf took office because I needed a community that understood how dangerous he was. At this point I'm part of the dumfounded group; I can't believe he was elected. I tend to believe he stole the election. This community still knows how dangerous he is, but many of us are so deflated, and depressed, while many are fighting the good fight. That's part of why I still come here.

I've enjoyed some of the posts that offer levity during this horrible time. I don't watch TV, get my news from DU and various other sources. It's exhausting trying to keep up with all the things he's trying to ruin, and the legal battles being fought, let alone share any thoughts or feelings. Lurking is about all I could manage for the past 3 months.

I wish you well.

[applegrove]

37. Take a rest. Hang out in the Lounge. We don't want

to see you gone.

[kimbutgar]

39. This is my first time looking here today

I am getting so depressed about what’s going on and seeing those evil MFers destroying our country with hate and vengeance!

When I was out today instead of listening to the progress station in my car I listened to music !

[beveeheart]

41. I just listen to music too, can't take the news.

[beveeheart]

40. I haven't watched ANY NEWS national or

local since the election. Got all my news from DU since then.
But even here it's getting to me, especially after reading that long post by
Elementary Penguin.

[pandr32]

42. It is a tough time.

It is hard to fathom how it has been allowed to happen. We have guard-rails, so we thought.
Take some time, but then please return with determination to face down the threats. We must fight back.
We have each other.

[superpatriotman]

43. America almost made it to 250

Just like Pennsylvania _ so close.

[Initech]

54. And to think that the sick fuck is going to hold an Americagasm 250 fest.

The guy that broke this country doesn't get to celebrate it.

[Bluethroughu]

44. Please don't leave, support is here.

Phone calls do make a difference, and calling MAGAs out for what they've done works.
Calling all this lawlessness works.
Protests work.
It's a lot of work, but at this point, we have no other choice.

[prodigitalson]

45. Go away

and come back

or don't

but change your routine and habits

Create new neuropathways in your mind, then reenforce them until they are part of your new thought/ behavior loop. Instead of what it is now.

You can totally do it. Start taking control of the settings on things like Google and you tube.

I personally am not keeping up with a lot of this because it is so triggering.

Be kind to yourself and know you are loved. I don't even know you but I want peace for you down to the molecular level of my being.

It's going to get better. And we can learn to make it through.

[3auld6phart]

46. My

Feelings. Just can’t stay away even knowing my BP will go way up, wifegetting after be to get off DU and give it a rest.. it’s so damn depressing knowing there are turncoats ‘ pukes living near by. Also knowing that sack of orabe slu shit is still taking up O2 and space.

[JohnnyRingo]

47. Don't let him live in your head.

Find other things to do as well.

[William Gustafson]

48. Take a break from what you can't control...

We are all scared to what is going on. Thats what they want you to feel.
so, turn off the news, stay off social media, and do things that give you peace... Take a vacation from all of this.
We will need you when you feel like you can cope again.
But make sure you take care of yourself first... be kind to yourself and understand that this will have to play out through the courts. And the good news is, Trump is losing in the courts...
We will survive this, and we will return to the once great country... gotta believe that!!!
we will miss ya... till next time,

[doc03]

49. I think most all of us are in the same boat. It really looks like we have lost

our country. I have come to the point at 77 why even care anymore. I figure it is likely the
election will be rigged in 2026. I think it was last year. As long as the Republicans control the
SCOTUS there is little hope.

[spanone]

50. Always enjoyed your posts...

[mwmisses4289]

53. All I can give you is

Take care!

[nolabear]

56. Yeah, sometimes I just want to run. Or something.

And then I’m worried about what I DON’T know. I guess we all have to find what balance we can.

Return when it might help and renew yourself as you need to.

[Meowmee]

57. 🤗 we feel the same

Sending support 🤗

[Dear_Prudence]

58. Pet forum keeps me afloat.

I have been devastated too. I don't post here like I used to. I read subject lines, but I just can't delve into the awfulness or read the comments. But I don't want to lose my connection to this valuable community, so I have kept up with the pet forum and birders, I sent some hearts, and, in my own life, I am still doing my volunteer environmental work. Next week I am going on a Caribbean cruise, and I am hoping to gain back some strength. I admire you all who are able to keep putting one foot in front of the other, but some of us are still trying to initiate a slow crawl. A Kennedy, I wish you peace and healing.

[townie]

59. Sometimes it is a good idea to break away from politics, media and news. The world ..

Will go on no matter what we may be feeling. Hang in there!