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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI'm going to be leaving DU for quite some time
Life finally caught up with me last night and I'm still very traumatized and forever scarred emotionally.
I've never experienced anything like this and I'm pretty much a wreck.
Much props to the admins here including EarlG, Elad and of course Skinner. You guys are true fighters.
PLEASE GOTV 2014 and let's make sure the GOPers don't take the Senate. There's too much at stake.
I will return eventually, but not any time soon.
Peace, ya'll.
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)So sorry. You take care of you...
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Mojorabbit
(16,020 posts)bravenak
(34,648 posts)You are one of my favorites. I hope all gets better or at least you weather the storm.
For Cali, bravenak~
For CaliDemocrat
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,179 posts)We'll be here when you are ready to come back.
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)Cha
(297,220 posts)this happened.. whatever it is.
Take care of yourself.. sending healing thoughts to you.
tomm2thumbs
(13,297 posts)nice that you did that
Cha
(297,220 posts)you too.
riversedge
(70,218 posts)Mister Nightowl
(396 posts)greyl
(22,990 posts)See you around the bend.
defacto7
(13,485 posts)Please be well. There are a lot of crazies these days out for all sorts of ugliness.
Please come back when it's time and continue to do what you do. You make DU an excellent place.
JI7
(89,249 posts)i hope whatever you are going through can get better and you come back soon.
Hekate
(90,683 posts)brer cat
(24,565 posts)I hope you will find peace. We will be here if you need us.
Cha
(297,220 posts)",,We will be here if you need us."
world wide wally
(21,743 posts)best of luck to you!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,212 posts)Best wishes for an easing of the trauma in due time.
Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)I'm sorry to hear of your troubles but it's very heartening that you say you'll return. It means that, as traumatized as you are now, you know that you can get through it.
When I had a bad period in my life, my mantra was "This, too, shall pass." It sounds as if you're already on top of that.
We look forward to your return.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)I'm so sorry for whatever it was that hurt you.
Are_grits_groceries
(17,111 posts)I hope you do return. We may not agree but you always make me think which is a good thing.
Take care!
betsuni
(25,519 posts)Please come back when you're safe and sound.
Live and Learn
(12,769 posts)work themselves out and you will be back sooner than you anticipated. Good vibes, prayers and best wishes be sent your way.
ProfessorGAC
(65,042 posts)Take Care.
calimary
(81,265 posts)I'm so sorry to hear you're so troubled, Cali_Democrat. Whatever it was that happened, I hope you get through it smoothly and successfully. Perhaps you'll drop back by, however briefly, to let us know how you're doing? Worried about you! Many of us care about you and want you back as soon as you feel up to it.
Just remember how many pairs of good strong sturdy shoulders there are around here, that you can lean on. Many pairs of ears and eyes to hear you out and look out for you and see you through it. The many folks here sitting vigil with you and otherwise keeping you company during a tough time.
The moral support I've received here during personal crises has meant the world to me. People here are basically wonderful and kind and compassionate - even those who might disagree with you on something. And I also like to throw in that comment Skittles made once, which has sure meant a lot to me in difficult moments: "someone's always here." The light's always on. There's always something warm and creamy and sweet in the kitchen, to drink, figuratively speaking. My kids used to talk about remedies and consolations and things "feeling you better." This or that will "feel you better." Like the tangy lemony hot tea or creamy hot cocoa or fragrant pungent coffee with all the fixings in it, or that meal that your mom always fixed the way you like it. One of the earliest things I remember that Hillary Clinton was criticized for, when she first got to the White House as First Lady - was when then-young Chelsea was under the weather and wanted some comfort food - I forget if it was oatmeal or soft boiled eggs or something - but the White House kitchen staff was going to fix it for her and her mom said no. SHE intended to fix it for her daughter, herself - telling the staff it was because "she likes it the way I make it." Well, that kinda sums up DU for me in times like this. Emotionally speaking, that is.
We'll be here with your figurative soft-boiled eggs and/or nice warm oatmeal "to feel you better" - whenever you feel like you need it, Cali_Democrat. Hope you come back to us soon.
Chemisse
(30,811 posts)Sometimes it seems like 'life sucks - and then you die.' But once you get beyond the bad times, life can again be happy.
I hope you feel better soon, and look forward to your return.
randome
(34,845 posts)[hr][font color="blue"][center]"If you're bored then you're boring." -Harvey Danger[/center][/font][hr]
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)You are very articulate and passionate, I will be watching for your return.
Fair winds and following seas.
ladyVet
(1,587 posts)I can relate about life getting bad and knocking you on your ass.
Sometimes you just need to step back and regroup.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)MineralMan
(146,308 posts)but I know you'll weather the storm.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)jwirr
(39,215 posts)malaise
(268,998 posts)Recover soon
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)that we'll be here if you need anything and we'll be here to welcome you back when you are ready.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)And you are a strong person, with a strong mind and the best of intentions for all of us. I wish you all the best.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)Nothing but good thoughts and best wishes for you. Never forget that those who try to engage you in a battle of wits might as well be coming to the fight unarmed.
Kick its ass C_D, kick its ass.
kentuck
(111,094 posts)Please return soon.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)Take care of yourself.
FSogol
(45,485 posts)elias49
(4,259 posts)flamingdem
(39,313 posts)you're going through!
onecaliberal
(32,861 posts)I will miss your insight. Please take care to do what you need for yourself.
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)MerryBlooms
(11,769 posts)G_j
(40,367 posts)& good thoughts, thanks for your contributions and passion.
MineralMan
(146,308 posts)that is causing you to leave. I know that has happened to a few DUers, and hope someone has not attacked you here.
I'm sure you'll get past whatever did happen and return when you can.
amandabeech
(9,893 posts)I have a traumatic event in my past. There are counselors out there who specialize in treating people recovering from trauma. Many people hesitate to seek counseling, but if you find the right counselor, your recovery may take less time and be more complete. And don't hesitate to talk to friends, family and any religious counselor that you may choose!
You have my very best wishes in your recovery, and I look forward to the time when you decide that your ready to post here again.
BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)Please take care and hopefully you'll come back soon.
Mz Pip
(27,445 posts)May time heal whatever ails you.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)there's community that presumably will offer you support here as well. Even if you don't post on the site, I'm sure you've made friends on here who might be worth talking to via the messaging system if you find yourself dealing with more than it seems you can cope.
petronius
(26,602 posts)forward to your return...
morningfog
(18,115 posts)Be well.
OregonBlue
(7,754 posts)remember that we are here for each other and for you. You can always check in to let us know how you are doing. Maybe someone here will be able to help.Just let us know. Get well.
Rex
(65,616 posts)We will keep a seat at the table open for you whenever you can come back. Peace to you Cali.
ancianita
(36,055 posts)Come back soon. We'll welcome you back with lots of love!
littlewolf
(3,813 posts)you recover quickly. really like reading your posts.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid
Veilex
(1,555 posts)May you find whatever healing, help and/or support you require in your time of need!
Will be looking forward to your return.
cal04
(41,505 posts)If there's anything we can do, Please let us know
Sending good thoughts to you
zappaman
(20,606 posts)Hope things get better for you.
daleanime
(17,796 posts)Andy823
(11,495 posts)LoisB
(7,206 posts)whole. Sending good karma your way. Peace.
progressoid
(49,990 posts)And even though we spar with each other from time to time, we're another family you can call on if you need a shoulder to lean on.
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)Sissyk
(12,665 posts)You will be missed and take care of yourself.
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)May things get better for you, and soon!
ismnotwasm
(41,980 posts)ConservativeDemocrat
(2,720 posts)Just by reading your opinions, I know you're strong enough to weather the storm.
- C.D. Proud Member of the Reality Based Community
ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)I wish you love, peace, and healing during these difficult times.
kelliekat44
(7,759 posts)LiberalLovinLug
(14,173 posts)unionthug777
(740 posts)MissDeeds
(7,499 posts)RufusTFirefly
(8,812 posts)sheshe2
(83,760 posts)I hope you find some inner peace. I am sending healing vibes to you.
sheshe2
(83,760 posts)We are here for you~
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glinda
(14,807 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)May you have courage and support.
Ivywoods55
(131 posts)I read your post Cali_Democrat because they are filled with wisdom and truth. I am sorry that I will not be reading your post for a while but I wish you all the best in what ever life situation you are in or going through. Blessings to you always and come back soon, you will be missed!
emulatorloo
(44,124 posts)Please take care of yourself.
hopemountain
(3,919 posts)peace & good thoughts
in a good way, hopemountain
Duval
(4,280 posts)I hope things get resolved for you, Cali.
PumpkinAle
(1,210 posts)may peace find you and hold you in her wings, may love find you and hold you in her palms and may you find the strength in the peace and love wished for you.
Look after yourself.
We will be waiting.
sheshe2
(83,760 posts)blackspade
(10,056 posts)grahamhgreen
(15,741 posts)Solly Mack
(90,767 posts)I don't know what happened but I don't need to know to wish you the very best and hope you heal.
Stardust
(3,894 posts)mountain grammy
(26,621 posts)greatlaurel
(2,004 posts)You will be missed. Come back when you can. You are a voice of reason here.
cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)eom
Omaha Steve
(99,632 posts)I've been pretty much away from the net for the last 36 hours. Move, football, etc. This was not good news. Send up a flare anytime.
K&R!
OS
ChiciB1
(15,435 posts)for quite some time myself. It just got to be too much for me, really brought me down and kept me depressed! I'm sure I won't be here on a regular basis after the mid-terms, especially if the Senate is lost.
As a long time activist, I don't know if I can find enough words to describe how I feel about what's happened to this country. I don't have much fight left in me, been at this for so long and it just doesn't seem like the ones who are coming after me really care. I'm amazed by how little people pay attention and how little they know about history or care about real facts.
This country WILL PAY a huge price if citizens don't wake up to reality. Problem is, we will have to pay the price too which makes it that much more difficult to take. So many of us have seen so much and tried to make a change... I think we're on the losing side of the battle.
Take care, you've been a trooper in the trenches for so long. I've been here since 2004, not always posting but always watching. I wish you all the best, but many of us may very well follow. I know how I FEEL! Breaks your heart and soul!
Maraya1969
(22,480 posts)I've always liked your posts.
davidthegnome
(2,983 posts)I've always enjoyed reading your posts. Whatever you're dealing with right now, I hope it gets better and that you come back to us. Keep fighting the good fight - and take care of yourself. I wish you all the best.
n2doc
(47,953 posts)NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)We'll save your spot.
FailureToCommunicate
(14,014 posts)allow you to consider coming back to DU, if only to check in.
sueh
(1,826 posts)spanone
(135,831 posts)ucrdem
(15,512 posts)Hate to see you step out, even for a little while, but life and death can't be ignored and if there's something you need to do you have our full support. Come back whenever you're ready because you're one of the people who make DU DU!
Algernon Moncrieff
(5,790 posts)Go forth, and do good things.
Blessings
AwakeAtLast
(14,124 posts)If you ever need a shoulder....
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)You guys are like family to me.
A loved one died in my arms the other night.
It was just so unexpected and awful. Nothing can prepare you for it.
Much love to all of you!
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)Live and Learn
(12,769 posts)Life really sucks sometimes.
hobbit709
(41,694 posts)I went through that 5 years ago and I know how you feel.
sakabatou
(42,152 posts)and I hope you come back whenever you can.
herding cats
(19,564 posts)Take care of yourself.