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In reply to the discussion: This year might break me [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)55. Villager, I'm so sorry this is all piling up like this.
I'm glad you find community here where you have belonged so long, but the best suggestion I have is to back off from politics themselves during this period. I say this because I've done it myself when it's gotten too sickening and worrisome.
Visit DU for what it can give you in a good way, but also seek what continues to be good and reassuring in the world, and will go on no matter what. Follow some other interest to a community that is enthused about gardening, video games, the Napoleonic era, whatever makes you happy.
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Sounds like you might need to take a little break from some of the activities that you do have
patricia92243
Jul 2016
#5
That would be great!! We all at DU can enjoy them if you enter the monthly
patricia92243
Jul 2016
#24
I wish you peace. I've no great words of wisdom but it's good to talk with people.
think
Jul 2016
#6
With you in solidarity. The feeling of being overwhelmed can become unbearable in the moment.
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#21
It is VERY difficult if you are not used to it, but I found it to be the way to crack the walls
Squinch
Jul 2016
#52
Never really felt the need to register and post until now, but you are worth it
longtimelistener
Jul 2016
#64