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mariuma

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144. Glad to read this

Wed May 6, 2015, 04:44 AM

May 2015

I am new here and have no dog in the fight.

Before Moosepoop's post, I was becoming worried for the real TTW. There have been so many strange signs with this "TTW's" grammar and syntax (is she British or not? Highly educated or not? It changes from post to post.) that I assumed the real woman's DU account had been taken over by a scammer. Which suggested that the actual TTW might be in some kind of trouble.

But if Moosepoop talked to the real TTW (though how could she know if it was an imposter?), I am relieved.

On the other hand, these bizarre final twists are begging for a Gothic novelist. A longlost admirer appears with money! A lwitness arrives an instant later and swears that she has the proof everyone has wanted for months: that TTW is indeed the lost dauphin.

I remain baffled. The truth is still out there, somewhere. I just hope no one is actually getting hurt.

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I'm going to be homeless [View all] TorchTheWitch May 2015 OP

This will be hard, but don't give up. You are worth more than that. Agschmid May 2015 #1

Is there a Red Cross near you? shenmue May 2015 #2

I have no idea actually TorchTheWitch May 2015 #6

Try calling the phone operator shenmue May 2015 #8

I have a possible rental for you...with dog...in Philly. msanthrope May 2015 #3

TorchtheWitch, Sissyk May 2015 #12

Bless you for your kindness.... Hekate May 2015 #18

A misanthropic person I am. An asshole I try not to be. nt msanthrope May 2015 #20

Aw, I won't tell anybody else Hekate May 2015 #21

I don't know why but I didn't get a PM from you TorchTheWitch May 2015 #26

maybe your box is full ? JI7 May 2015 #35

does that happen? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #50

just ask msanthrope to resend , send her a pm yourself JI7 May 2015 #51

ok sending her a pm would be better TorchTheWitch May 2015 #53

Is Moshi a Shiba? There's a rescue group near by.... bettyellen May 2015 #98

Resent. nt msanthrope May 2015 #84

You can also check CraigsList for rooms for rent- some allow pets, just have to go through them snooper2 May 2015 #117

That is what I like about you. Aerows May 2015 #65

Crabby is a polite term for what I am. Thank you, though. ... nt. msanthrope May 2015 #85

Curious cwydro May 2015 #108

It's not me she needs to contact, although I did include my number. msanthrope May 2015 #109

don't give up! BlancheSplanchnik May 2015 #4

Bingo! missingthebigdog May 2015 #16

Yup. Agschmid May 2015 #27

So sorry, this must be scary for you. You probably have these contacts through your case worker Jefferson23 May 2015 #5

I don't live in Philly TorchTheWitch May 2015 #9

I misunderstood. If your county is full, and you're homeless, try and go where there are Jefferson23 May 2015 #11

my case worker is from this county also TorchTheWitch May 2015 #37

The up side of that is you apparently get personal attention from your social services case worker daredtowork May 2015 #63

*crosses fingers about msanthrope's PM* nt steve2470 May 2015 #7

I don't get it *nt TorchTheWitch May 2015 #23

Post #3 above...nt SidDithers May 2015 #24

In your original thread I linked to TWO Akita rescue groups in PA KittyWampus May 2015 #10

Very good info! They will help you keep Yoshi!!! Pls contact them right away!!! bettyellen May 2015 #15

this is great since you don't have to give up your pet JI7 May 2015 #48

TWW- Texasgal May 2015 #13

OH NO, Torch!!! I am heartsick about this!! Moosepoop May 2015 #14

I'm so sorry A Little Weird May 2015 #17

Post removed Post removed May 2015 #19

The results are in for #19 post. I was the really diplomatic one. Katashi_itto May 2015 #22

How in the world does your family hammering at you SheilaT May 2015 #25

time TorchTheWitch May 2015 #28

So dealing with social services takes up all day every day SheilaT May 2015 #30

Yeah, she probably doesn't need your condescension right now. Offer help or keep your thoughts to Ed Suspicious May 2015 #31

I'm just trying to figure out what's going on with her. SheilaT May 2015 #34

I guess I don't know the specifics of this particular case. I was shocked at how pointed your post Ed Suspicious May 2015 #36

don't worry about TorchTheWitch May 2015 #41

You must mean something other than having pintobean May 2015 #101

T.T.W has a "history" of asking DUers for money Quantess May 2015 #146

Actually... pipi_k May 2015 #149

You should be ashamed of yourself mylye2222 May 2015 #39

She has started two threads already about her impending homelessness. SheilaT May 2015 #43

Very sad, and sadly true. Yet I remain genuinely touched by the offers of help from others. Hekate May 2015 #59

+1 nt Quackers May 2015 #95

+2 snooper2 May 2015 #96

The poster said nothing untrue. phil89 May 2015 #129

Jury results zappaman May 2015 #40

Lulz. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #44

Jinx! zappaman May 2015 #45

Obvious is obvious. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #46

Could I propose something before you jump to that conclusion? daredtowork May 2015 #68

Good comment +1 Jesus Malverde May 2015 #69

Thanks for considering that possibility :) daredtowork May 2015 #70

Living in SF you get a thick skin. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #71

This makes pipi_k May 2015 #91

If you would do that, I'd have to admire your incredible resilience. crim son May 2015 #115

Good post. cwydro May 2015 #122

Very insightful post. Unfortunately, SheilaT May 2015 #97

Consider this daredtowork May 2015 #142

One of the best posts yet. nt Hekate May 2015 #132

Thank you for the viewpoint of one who understands. Moosepoop May 2015 #140

Juror 5 ... sunnystarr May 2015 #135

Jury Results. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #42

What is wrong with you? Where is your empathy? akbacchus_BC May 2015 #62

You're skeptical because you've never gone through this kind of crap. Yes, it DOES take all day to underahedgerow May 2015 #76

You just rang so far a bell in me. mylye2222 May 2015 #77

I can understand this side of the equation. My daughter has been out of work for CTyankee May 2015 #94

Not Yoshi! OnyxCollie May 2015 #29

I haven't had any luck at all finding a temporary place for him TorchTheWitch May 2015 #49

Providing support for Akita owners: http://www.bigeastakitarescue.net/about.html bettyellen May 2015 #52

post 10 in this thread provides help for this JI7 May 2015 #55

I'm really sorry I son't know how to help you, but google the breed of yur dog and napi21 May 2015 #32

I have already posted direct links in two of TTW's threads for akita rescue in her area. KittyWampus May 2015 #80

Yup. cwydro May 2015 #82

How do you you know she didnt try? mylye2222 May 2015 #83

Good point, but seriously, are you on her ignore list? closeupready May 2015 #99

That's what I wondered too... pipi_k May 2015 #102

SheilaT can't be on her ignore list. pintobean May 2015 #106

So sorry. Look for a rescue place. roody May 2015 #33

Check on that PM... mylye2222 May 2015 #38

I'm sorry to read this post. Trillo May 2015 #47

I need to go to bed TorchTheWitch May 2015 #54

Get a rzst and then please keeps us updated. mylye2222 May 2015 #56

get some rest gwheezie May 2015 #57

I've been there and back (it was hell) but you can recover and start over. I had to give up my dog underahedgerow May 2015 #58

Very uplifting post. You have what it takes. I'm presuming life is No Vested Interest May 2015 #64

You're very kind. underahedgerow May 2015 #67

God bless you! sunnystarr May 2015 #137

I'm so sorry to hear this. TDale313 May 2015 #60

I am so sorry, I thought that the donations akbacchus_BC May 2015 #61

I don't know you that well as a newb. romanic May 2015 #66

To the good people of DU ThingsGottaChange May 2015 #72

Think A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #73

Keep it to yourself. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. The people on this underahedgerow May 2015 #74

Post removed Post removed May 2015 #78

Thing is, this is General Discussion. KittyWampus May 2015 #81

We all make bad decisions sometimes... zappaman May 2015 #121

I got pilloried for cwydro May 2015 #123

you seem to be saying that everyone is intelligent and can make their own decisions CreekDog May 2015 #86

I know, right? cwydro May 2015 #92

Another pointing and judging response. mylye2222 May 2015 #75

Wow. Just when you think you've seen everything, this one comes along. Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #87

Judging is so easy ..... polly7 May 2015 #88

Staying in that home was a waste of money, to say the least. Quantess May 2015 #148

Same thing pipi_k May 2015 #153

Probably the most helpful post to the op. NCTraveler May 2015 #90

Seriously? Did I wander into a Republican board? CharlotteVale May 2015 #93

Helping vs enabling Bonx May 2015 #118

JURY: A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #119

YOU think about it daredtowork May 2015 #143

Are you a veteran? man4allcats May 2015 #79

nope, not a veteran TorchTheWitch May 2015 #116

Google campgrounds. cwydro May 2015 #120

You said you have ten days. NCTraveler May 2015 #89

Yes, and? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #110

Lots of links cwydro May 2015 #111

TTW.. Dont spare your energy with this. mylye2222 May 2015 #112

So that means phil89 May 2015 #130

Don't spare your energy with...... NCTraveler May 2015 #151

I've always enjoyed your contributions here on DU and closeupready May 2015 #100

I don't think I'm on your ignore list, so here are two resources for you closeupready May 2015 #103

It might be good advice to have her clear her ignore list so she can see all the advice snooper2 May 2015 #104

Except some who are being ignored are simply black holes, closeupready May 2015 #105

There have been times in my life where help sounded a lot like disapproval. lumberjack_jeff May 2015 #107

they're temporary? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #113

You are very welcome, and again, I really hope you find a way closeupready May 2015 #114

You are running out of time! Contact all of them today please! bettyellen May 2015 #124

Just dont give up calling places for help Marrah_G May 2015 #188

Do you have to stay in Phili? Corgigal May 2015 #125

The generosity of people is astounding. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #126

That is so kind of you. Boudica the Lyoness May 2015 #127

It's not the jump, it's the offer. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #128

God, I've always wanted to live there in my old age! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #133

You do know Charleston has bars and needs bartenders right? riderinthestorm May 2015 #154

I know, right? cwydro May 2015 #158

rent free??? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #185

What a terrific thing to do. Marrah_G May 2015 #189

Glory Hallelujah! My friend in San Diego came through for me! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #131

Wohoo!!! Good news! mylye2222 May 2015 #134

A good Deus Ex Machina is always good to find seveneyes May 2015 #136

WOW! (nt) sunnystarr May 2015 #138

AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! :-) Moosepoop May 2015 #139

I had forgotten about him, too! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #141

You got a job? B2G May 2015 #152

not yet TorchTheWitch May 2015 #171

Well good luck on the job. nt B2G May 2015 #173

So happy to hear this! Texasgal May 2015 #161

Glad to read this mariuma May 2015 #144

I agree ... sunnystarr May 2015 #145

This is like a continuing soap opera. cwydro May 2015 #155

Yep, they've been working on this conspiracy for a decade. JTFrog May 2015 #157

It's typical around here anymore. Texasgal May 2015 #167

She is the real deal. Texasgal May 2015 #162

What's odd is B2G May 2015 #163

There is, actually... pipi_k May 2015 #165

Some people don't like to Texasgal May 2015 #166

I guess it's possible she's not using her real name. nt B2G May 2015 #168

she is using her real name. Texasgal May 2015 #172

OK, thanks for the confirmation B2G May 2015 #174

I know someone who was scammed in this way too. cwydro May 2015 #176

Well then, you have to choice to Texasgal May 2015 #178

I'm not the only one in these threads with comments. cwydro May 2015 #179

Never said you couldn't Texasgal May 2015 #180

I was whining? cwydro May 2015 #182

I never use my real name online PasadenaTrudy May 2015 #177

You won't find my mother anywhere online, nor two of my brothers either. Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #170

So then she can't possibly exist? Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #169

From Where I Sit RobinA May 2015 #175

These court records... pipi_k May 2015 #150

Yes, cwydro May 2015 #156

Facebook page is now setup! B2G May 2015 #160

wait, so what happened? foo_bar May 2015 #147

Jeez, forgot about that as well. TTW hasn't mentioned that at all in her latest update riderinthestorm May 2015 #159

it's a little complicated how the court counts the days TorchTheWitch May 2015 #181

Have you found a lawyer to help answer it? tammywammy May 2015 #184

not so far TorchTheWitch May 2015 #186

OK so we have money for uniform B2G May 2015 #190

Very relieved for you! closeupready May 2015 #164

thank you so much! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #193

Oh, such a beautiful area of PA, along the river. closeupready May 2015 #194

this is awesome good news! steve2470 May 2015 #195

I don't post here much Stillwater May 2015 #183

thank you so much! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #187

kick Liberal_in_LA May 2015 #191

K & R !!! WillyT May 2015 #192