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87. No kidding. Welcome to DU, Son of Atomic!

SO very glad to have you with us. I love Atomic Kitten! I'm so sorry that Newtown has affected her this deeply. It's been an emotional blow to a lot of us! The thing I've really come to appreciate about this place, personally, beyond just how one becomes smarter, better educated, more deeply aware, more sophisticated, more informed by hanging out here, is the fellowship. One DUer has said it best (dang, I wish I remember whose post it was!) that "someone's always here." Might have been Skittles. Someone IS always here. People here are so good at reaching out, commiserating, sympathizing, consoling, sitting vigil, and other extensions of support and comfort. People here have such big hearts and broad shoulders.

Much love to you and your mom (and hugs to you, too libodem)! I'll check out that link.