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hamsterjill

(17,955 posts)
13. You do realize that this is perfectly normal for right now, don't you?
Sat Jun 27, 2026, 05:47 PM
15 hrs ago

I'm not trying to diminish the very good advice that I've seen in replies to your post, but I just wanted to speak the words to you that MOST of us with any sense at all are feeling this way. We just don't know what to do. We see what's being lost and are screaming at the top of our lungs only for so many to tell us "it's gonna be all right", when we know it isn't.

We are all waiting for that one, major event that will change the course. It's way past time for that to happen - whatever in the hell that is. Where in the actual hell is the Democratic leadership and why aren't they fighting harder?

I often reference an old high school classmate who is full-fucking blown QAnon, and I follow her Facebook page for entertainment. She is currently talking about Michael Jackson reappearing any day now to testify to just how bad the music business is and how Trump "saved him" from that industry. You simply can't be around crazy 24/7 (which we all are being subjected to right now) and not get freaked out.

So, here's what I do. I take a breath and try to remember that I still know the difference between right and wrong. I know what I see on video, even when they try to tell me that I didn't see it. I know what I hear on audio even when they try to tell me that I didn't hear it. I know bullshit when I'm confronted with bullshit.

I remind myself that since I still know that difference, that I'm still sane and functional - and able to fight against this in small, steady ways.

Do you have access to therapy? WhiskeyGrinder 16 hrs ago #1
I empathize. mr715 16 hrs ago #2
Escapism is a really good idea! ananda 14 hrs ago #21
I'm viewing the bdamomma 14 hrs ago #25
I watch, "Girl with Dogs" and Girl with Dogs 2" -- it's a simpatica Canadian woman who grooms fierywoman 14 hrs ago #37
I love her videos. mr715 13 hrs ago #45
Awww! fierywoman 11 hrs ago #66
Everyone has to do what helps them get through including escapism. It's not healthy to digest this 24/7 themaguffin 12 hrs ago #63
Turn this all off and find time for yourself - for some peace. NewHendoLib 16 hrs ago #3
THE quote that keeps me going 303squadron 16 hrs ago #4
Mr. Ferencz was a remarkable man. Joinfortmill 13 hrs ago #52
When I was a boy baseball players were my heroes 303squadron 12 hrs ago #62
Unplug for a while, maybe DarthDem 16 hrs ago #5
Pull out some old albums, listen to them, read the liners. dem4decades 16 hrs ago #6
It's getting better. Blue Full Moon 16 hrs ago #7
I agree the tide is turning annielion 14 hrs ago #23
We can take them!!!! bdamomma 14 hrs ago #26
Sign up for her (Parkrose Permaculture) posts. You need to be reading people who are uplifting and hopeful. Amaryllis 13 hrs ago #59
Thank you hookaleft 8 hrs ago #70
It's a hard time for good and kind people Tesha 15 hrs ago #8
I haven't watched network news in 15 years and I don't miss it one bit. Initech 15 hrs ago #16
I never in my life thought I would hear people want to voluntarily give up their rights. Initech 15 hrs ago #9
Get off the internet, and turn off cable news Fiendish Thingy 15 hrs ago #10
Less thought, more action. Get out there and do something. struggle4progress 15 hrs ago #11
Totally agree blubunyip 14 hrs ago #31
you are so sweet hookaleft 13 hrs ago #48
If you read the rw boards Boo1 15 hrs ago #12
You do realize that this is perfectly normal for right now, don't you? hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #13
*smiles* hookaleft 13 hrs ago #49
;-{) THIS Goonch 15 hrs ago #14
Yep. He presumes to be one of them. calimary 15 hrs ago #17
That's bdamomma 14 hrs ago #27
I meet lovely people every day. MerryBlooms 15 hrs ago #15
They're mighty nice and neighborly in northwestern Oregon, too! calimary 15 hrs ago #18
I was in Portland Metro for many years. We raised our boys up there MerryBlooms 15 hrs ago #19
When I was a small child, our next door neighbour was Mr. Gladiolus. BobTheSubgenius 13 hrs ago #43
How cool! Love gladiolas. Would get them from our Green Market. electric_blue68 9 hrs ago #68
Stay encouraged, hookaleft. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #20
love you hookaleft 8 hrs ago #71
💞 littlemissmartypants 7 hrs ago #74
We. The. People. Will. Get. Through. This. Nightmare! EndlessMaze 14 hrs ago #22
I don't mean bdamomma 14 hrs ago #24
"most of the people of this country are unaware" - NO TBF 14 hrs ago #28
Trump's overall approval is at 30%. That means 70% of We the People know what's up. flashman13 14 hrs ago #33
Yup, our focus needs to be GOTV - TBF 14 hrs ago #34
8 Democratic wins this week: applegrove 14 hrs ago #29
In circumstances like these, I try to remember the Christian Serenity Prayer. Intractable 14 hrs ago #30
Unplug and do what you can to make your part of the world better The Blue Flower 14 hrs ago #32
Immerse yourself in music, art, taking a nature walk. I'm surrounded by allegorical oracle 14 hrs ago #35
Agreed. Evolve Dammit 14 hrs ago #36
You might consider taking a break from politics for a short time. Buddyzbuddy 14 hrs ago #38
More and more people are aware Tree Lady 13 hrs ago #39
I am struggling too proud patriot 13 hrs ago #40
I love this idea! pat_k 12 hrs ago #65
Bake bread. cachukis 13 hrs ago #41
They want you to feel this way. Aristus 13 hrs ago #42
I do identify with the original poster. I myself feel imprisoned. sprinkleeninow 13 hrs ago #47
... Aristus 13 hrs ago #56
I hear you! BobTheSubgenius 13 hrs ago #44
yeah OK Skittles 13 hrs ago #46
Wow Cirsium 13 hrs ago #50
Me too. Deep breath. I'm sending hugs. Joinfortmill 13 hrs ago #51
One foot in front of the other one you are gonna be OK. We need you. Botany 13 hrs ago #53
Democracy is a struggle bucolic_frolic 13 hrs ago #54
Been thinking lately we need to educate voters about what's in Project 2025 KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #55
I empathize, too. I had to unplug last year. orthoclad 13 hrs ago #57
FWIW pat_k 13 hrs ago #58
Just read Ms Elm. TY There's a wonderful title to a book "Brighten The Corner Where You Are"... electric_blue68 8 hrs ago #69
I'm with you. The founders never imagined criminals could get control of all three branches of government. lees1975 13 hrs ago #60
I know. All three branches hookaleft 8 hrs ago #72
Thank you to everyone that has replied to my post hookaleft 8 hrs ago #73
As Plagiarized From 'Intractable' (herein) wyn borkins 12 hrs ago #61
I had to unplug during the Bush Jr years... Mark.b2 12 hrs ago #64
Seriously, if true, you should probably talk to someone. flvegan 9 hrs ago #67
I think we pretty much all experience some of the same anxiety, hookaleft. summer_in_TX 7 hrs ago #75
This message was self-deleted by its author VegasVet 4 hrs ago #76
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