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littlemissmartypants

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73. Sorry it took me so long to reply.

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 10:38 PM

Nov 2018

I am doing better. Nothing has changed. I'm beginning to think I'm better off just keeping to myself. The election has me stressed out. I'll be glad when the numbers are in. Thanks for being nice to me.
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I'm reaching out. [View all] littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 OP

Volunteer for a non profit randr Jul 2018 #1

I already do that. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #3

Are you able to travel? randr Jul 2018 #39

I traveled a lot when I was younger. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #58

Work with children DownriverDem Nov 2018 #76

Or animals...some of us prefer them to people! Merlot Nov 2018 #81

Thanks for the reply, randr. Nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #6

Yes, children and/or animals. 💙 sprinkleeninow Nov 2018 #82

First thing to remember: there are many others out there feeling exactly the way you do True Dough Jul 2018 #2

I live in a really small town. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #4

If you don't find the answers you need here at the DU True Dough Jul 2018 #16

. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #17

I live in a small town too. backtoblue Jul 2018 #44

Thanks backtoblue. I am feeling a bit better today. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #52

Sounds like me. notdarkyet Nov 2018 #80

Thanks for the reply, True Dough. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #7

Join an organization of some kind, do charity work, take a class. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #5

Thanks for the reply TVO. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #8

If you like politics, and you must because you are here, volunteer to applegrove Jul 2018 #9

Thanks for the reply applegrove. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #10

There are some small-town things that are pretty effective "involvers" Mopar151 Jul 2018 #11

Thanks for the reply Mopar151. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #18

I feel the same. defacto7 Jul 2018 #12

Thanks for this defacto7. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #22

Lonely Vanessa Rose Jul 2018 #13

Welcome to DU. Aristus Jul 2018 #15

Thanks for the welcome Vanessa Rose Jul 2018 #37

Welcome to DU. irisblue Jul 2018 #40

Thanks for the reply Vanessa Rose. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #19

I second that. My dog saved this lonely day for me elfin Nov 2018 #77

Our dogga daughter is a rescue/save, but I say she saved us! 🐶 💙 sprinkleeninow Nov 2018 #83

There are social groups for people of certain political persuasions. Aristus Jul 2018 #14

Thanks Aristus, closest chapter two hours away. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #20

You could take a little road trip and stay the night in a hotel. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #86

Never knew about MontanaMama Jul 2018 #31

Hope you find a local chapter, MM... Aristus Jul 2018 #32

That looks interesting!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2019 #85

I just discovered this group because of your post hibbing Jul 2018 #21

Thanks for this hibbing. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #24

same place... you are not alone... lapfog_1 Jul 2018 #23

Thanks for the reply lapfrog_1. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #25

There is an app, "Meet up." I don't know how far it reaches but there are dozens of meet up 3Hotdogs Jul 2018 #26

I'm in NC. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #46

Good news is... Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 #27

Thanks Crutchez_CuiBono. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #53

Hang in there d_r Jul 2018 #28

Thanks for this d_r. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #62

Is there a YMCA or other recreation center in your town? Jane Austin Jul 2018 #29

I second the Y. I go to water aerobics classes and have made many casual Nay Jul 2018 #42

Exactly Jane Austin Jul 2018 #67

I have trouble walking out my door Varaddem Jul 2018 #30

I'm trying Varaddem. Thanks for the reply. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #47

The animal shelter here needs Jane Austin Jul 2018 #33

Thanks for this Jane Austin. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #48

I used to see you around here a lot, but not much recently. Your posts were always welcome. NBachers Jul 2018 #34

Thanks for the reply, NBachers. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #49

Hey, if you are still there reading d_r Jul 2018 #35

Thanks for this d_r. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #50

Good d_r Jul 2018 #59

♡ nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #63

Reflect on what in your life has given you passion. bmpbmp Jul 2018 #36

Thanks for the reply bmpbmp. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #51

The only time I felt truly alone and helpless peacebuzzard Jul 2018 #38

That is freaking scary! irisblue Jul 2018 #41

It took awhile and muscle to break the door peacebuzzard Jul 2018 #45

That's scary. I'm glad you made it out. littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #56

I wish I could make it better. backtoblue Jul 2018 #43

Thanks backtoblue. I am feeling a bit better today. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #55

Read The Lost Connections rainy Jul 2018 #54

Thanks rainy. I will look into it. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #57

Just wanted to say hi today! backtoblue Jul 2018 #60

Thanks backtoblue. I am feeling a bit better today. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #65

Hi lmsp! hurl Jul 2018 #61

Thanks for the reply hurl. I'm hanging in there. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2018 #64

yes i understand there are some elections coming up dembotoz Aug 2018 #70

Bumping this thread True Dough Jul 2018 #66

♡ nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2018 #68

Hey, lmsp. sheshe2 Aug 2018 #69

Sorry it took me so long to reply. littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #73

Honey it is hard for us all. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #74

Just want to say.. I've been there... ellenrr Aug 2018 #71

Thank you, ellenrr. littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #72

No suggestions here. peacebuzzard Nov 2018 #75

Hope you are having a good day today. Dave in VA Nov 2018 #78

I think there were a lot of good suggestions made in this thread Jarqui Nov 2018 #79

I just happened across this thread. Glad I did. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2019 #84