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sarge43

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25. I ran out of tears a long time ago.

Reply to Sibelius Fan (Original post)

Wed Nov 6, 2024, 05:13 AM

Nov 2024

I am worried I may fall into a clinical depression because I horrified about what will happen in this country and around the world.

I'll be 82 in a couple of months, so maybe I won't be around to see the worst of it. I hate feeling this way.

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My wife has been bawling her eyes out for the past two hours. [View all] Sibelius Fan Nov 2024 OP

I've come close Dennis Donovan Nov 2024 #1

I cantstop crying Trueblue1968 Nov 2024 #2

I can't even cry ... I'm numb LSparkle Nov 2024 #3

I'm 85...my body won't stop shaking young_at_heart Nov 2024 #4

Long distance hug Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #13

Sending a hug darling ribrepin Nov 2024 #20

I wish I knew what to do, or say, to help you feel better. calimary Nov 2024 #26

Hug from me too Ilikepurple Nov 2024 #27

Once more, no woman president. LisaM Nov 2024 #5

Same age, same reaction here. PCIntern Nov 2024 #6

Wish I could cry. I'm just in shock MadameButterfly Nov 2024 #7

I can't even start crying. 2naSalit Nov 2024 #8

This JCMach1 Nov 2024 #10

The same Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #12

This, crumbling, dangerous. I'm numb as well. appalachiablue Nov 2024 #19

oh god tfg won't shut up... Ysabel Nov 2024 #9

I plan not to listen period. Not be uniformed, but to live my best life while ignoring him PortTack Nov 2024 #16

That's my plan ribrepin Nov 2024 #21

Go with all written news exboyfil Nov 2024 #33

I may be taking an extended break johnnyfins Nov 2024 #11

I Feel The Same SoCalDavidS Nov 2024 #34

Your wife has plenty of company . . . My husband and I are 70 as well . . . and are in complete shock . . . I think the Liberal In Red State Nov 2024 #14

Mine is still sleeping. LuckyCharms Nov 2024 #15

I wouldn't give them the satisfaction BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #17

I cried myself tonight, wetly----- and I have not turned my TV back on. Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #18

Please don't think that way - how would that improve the situation? kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #28

Deep down, I had doubts that she was going to win. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #22

I'm 73 and I have never felt this depressed in my life. This is beyond horrible. TommieMommy Nov 2024 #23

I ran out of tears a long time ago. sarge43 Nov 2024 #25

I am also 82 and I'm shaking. Scared to my bones. Paper Roses Nov 2024 #29

I wish I had an answer sarge43 Nov 2024 #31

Something bdamomma Nov 2024 #30

I have no words. BBbats Nov 2024 #32

I am still awake IzzaNuDay Nov 2024 #35

I'm so disappointed in our fellow citizens. zanana1 Nov 2024 #36

HIS is the blame. calimary Nov 2024 #38

Tell her I can empathize anamnua Nov 2024 #37

You and your wife have millions of compatriots today. hawkeye21 Nov 2024 #39