BOG POST--please do not rec. To my friends... Thank you

[Hekate]

I think my son's okay -- except for being sore all over. He went back to work the next day. So I thank you for all your well-wishes, as they mean a lot. A whole lot.

I didn't intend to write again but realized my post was ambiguous. So here it is without ambiguity: I need a break from DU, period. Most of my friends are in the BOG, which is why this post is here; there's a handful I'm fond of who post in GD and not here, but I'm not going to GD. That's why I asked that this not be recced -- just let it stay here.

The toxicity at DU has just worn me down, and it is not good for my mental well-being.

I have no idea when I'll be back, but I'll no doubt skim the headlines from time to time and if there's a PM I'll get it eventually.

Hugs to -- I think you know who you are. And thanks.

[Suich]

1. Take care of yourself, Hekate.

[littlemissmartypants]

2. ^ eom

[Sherman A1]

3. I understand.

I took a 2 month break not too long ago and am seriously considering another which I expect will last much longer. I can get my news somewhere else (mostly through FB news feeds) and a few other sources. So with expanding sources of news and discussion the competition for my available time increases and some long used sources are of less value as their lack of civility increases.

[ginnyinWI]

4. I mostly just skim too.

Or I post somewhere friendly like in the Pets forum. If you say anything the least bit controversial here, you get shot down in a hurry by someone or other.

[greatauntoftriplets]

5. Be well, Hekate.

That's great news that your son seems to be okay. I'll miss you.

[freshwest]

6. Glad to hear about your son. Same for me, in time I'll sign out.