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In reply to the discussion: Remember me? (Former DU Admin checking in) [View all]hamsterjill
(17,969 posts)56. Yo, Skinner!!!!!
Hello from Texas! Good to hear from you and catch up. From all of the great responses, Im sure you can tell that youve been missed.
Losing a parent at a young age results in some pretty challenging things throughout life. My mother died of cancer when I was a child, and like you, I felt like I had it handled. I had family and friends who always made sure I was taken care of. But aspects of that loss creep in when you least expect it, and it can be really hard. Im glad you are seeing someone who can help you resolve it.
I hope this visit wont be your last, and I wish you and your family all the very best.
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Still grinning. I saw the edit. Welcome to the survivor's club. I'm 10 plus years now.
Solly Mack
Monday
#119
We, well some of us Texans knew he was dumb as a box of rocks as governor
TexLaProgressive
Monday
#84
Very pleasant surprise to see your post, Skinner. Many of us have wondered about you over the years.
hlthe2b
Monday
#30
All the best and thank you!!! (I have "Skinner Mode" turned, cause I like it lol ). And thanx to Earl G for carrying on!
Cheezoholic
Monday
#38
Great to hear from you Skinner! Your site has helped keep me sane in these insane
FailureToCommunicate
Monday
#44
It must be very gratifying indeed to see that this community has turned out...
3catwoman3
Monday
#45
From an infrequent poster but daily reader for 2 decades: I remember you, and since I use "Skinner Mode"
chia
Monday
#47
Good to see you! And thanks for the catch-up - sounds like an eventful 6 years.
TygrBright
Monday
#65
Reading your post led me to realize how functional and pleasant DU is compared with other sites.
NBachers
Monday
#72
It's really nice to hear from you! Thanks so much for giving us a cool place to hang out! ...
littlemissmartypants
Monday
#76
Wonderful to see your post, Skinner. I'm still on DU almost daily, still traveling the world, but my health issues
sinkingfeeling
Monday
#83
Good to hear from you, Skinner. You wouldn't remember me because I primarily lurk,
Greybnk48
Monday
#89
For some reason, I was thinking about you yesterday and wondering how were doing.
3Hotdogs
Monday
#104
Glad to hear you're pleased by what you see at DU now. Good for you, making a breakthrough and coming to terms with
Martin68
Monday
#129
I was new to DU when you left but I remember you. Yes, DU is a wonderful place, thank you and thanks to all the other
ShazamIam
Monday
#154
Of course we remember you. Long term DU'ers wouldnt be here if it wasn't for you.
Fla Dem
Monday
#158
It's wonderful to hear from you, Skinner! No, you are unlikely to remember me. I mostly lurked back then.
summer_in_TX
14 hrs ago
#218
Howdy, Skinner! I joined just before or just after you left. You created something wonderful, so important for us to....
electric_blue68
1 hr ago
#224