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hamsterjill

(15,922 posts)
6. Thank you.
Fri May 16, 2025, 01:09 AM
May 16

I may borrow the words on your sign, type them up and hang that on my refrigerator - just for good measure.

Yes, the state of the world and all things Trump is certainly a factor in magnifying ANYTHING else that may be a stressor. I saw a post earlier saying that if you aren't concerned, then you're either ignorant or asleep. We are, obviously, neither ignorant nor asleep. But we feel a sense of helplessness nonetheless.

The guilt is real. I know SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE who are dealing with so much more than my little corner of the world. And so many seem to handle their greater stress better than I handle my puny little things. I get mad at myself for complaining.

Thank you. Peace right back at you!!!

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Permission to vent, please. [View all] hamsterjill May 16 OP
You aren't wrong to worry Easterncedar May 16 #1
Thank you. Yes, the constant battle is right. hamsterjill May 16 #4
Seems perfectly normal to me radical noodle May 16 #2
Thanks for that information. hamsterjill May 16 #5
You do your best radical noodle May 16 #7
Thank you. hamsterjill May 16 #8
It can't be helped. sprinkleeninow May 16 #3
Thank you. hamsterjill May 16 #6
I was remiss in expressing how much I honor sprinkleeninow May 16 #9
Homes are endless worry to own. usonian May 16 #10
Goodness, you've been through a lot. hamsterjill May 16 #13
If I were nearby, I'd help! usonian May 16 #14
Aw, thanks! I appreciate that sentiment. Too bad you're not next door. I give you a glass of iced tea! hamsterjill May 16 #15
I'm in the Sierra Nevada foothills. usonian May 16 #16
That sounds like a lovely place. hamsterjill May 16 #17
Who wouldn't be stressed? SheltieLover May 16 #11
You might be interested in listening Danascot May 16 #12
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