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24. It Is Absolutely Overwhelming!

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 03:00 PM

18 hrs ago

Everyday we wake up & wonder "What fresh Hell is coming next?"
Will we lose our Medical coverage?
Will we lose our Social Security benefits?
Will we lose our SNAP?
Will we lose our voting rights?
Will we lose our Civil rights?
Whatever minimal safety nets we have are being targeted for elimination while we are being told that they are things we cannot afford or deserve. They are Hell bent on taking them away from us.

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You just don't realize the stress until you can't deny it. [View all] hamsterjill 20 hrs ago OP

Am with you, hamsterjill UpInArms 20 hrs ago #1

Damn straight! hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #7

You speak for me. flashman13 19 hrs ago #12

Oh yeah! Same vintage, similar story. I hear you. Easterncedar 19 hrs ago #2

Our vintage IS fierce!!!! hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #8

I get you. blogslug 19 hrs ago #3

I know. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #9

OMG, I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB 16 hrs ago #55

Agreed. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #60

I'm way past... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #4

You hang in there!!!! hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #6

Moving away... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #11

Preach it,sistah! BattleRow 17 hrs ago #42

Indeed... 2naSalit 16 hrs ago #59

It is. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #61

Like Faux pas 19 hrs ago #5

Appreciate those vibes very much!!! hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #10

Yep Faux pas 19 hrs ago #14

Ok, now i have to put my Helen Reddy cd on. Delmette2.0 17 hrs ago #44

That song forged a generation of us!!!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #62

For sure Faux pas 10 hrs ago #88

K&R orangecrush 19 hrs ago #13

Word irisblue 19 hrs ago #15

I hear you! Loud and clear! Silver Gaia 18 hrs ago #16

We know how to fight. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #63

Exactly! Silver Gaia 7 hrs ago #92

Right there with you, hamsterjill! HeartsCanHope 18 hrs ago #17

Right here with you hamsterjill gademocrat7 18 hrs ago #18

I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is FailureToCommunicate 18 hrs ago #19

I think your strategy is a good one! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #21

Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good... FailureToCommunicate 17 hrs ago #43

Gotta try this!!!! hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #78

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I'm a never Trumper from day 1 and that's a hill I'll be proud to die on if it ever comes to that Ponietz 18 hrs ago #20

Damn straight! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #22

I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year Ponietz 18 hrs ago #36

Texas wasn't always a bunch of idiots. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #38

Sending ❤️❤️❤️ ultralite001 18 hrs ago #23

When the going gets tough... hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #64

Time for us to rise up... ultralite001 14 hrs ago #70

We're gonna need a catchy acronym... ultralite001 14 hrs ago #71

It Is Absolutely Overwhelming! BBbats 18 hrs ago #24

totally hear you Kali 18 hrs ago #25

I hear you hamsterjill, and you are not alone. Keep on keeping on! c-rational 18 hrs ago #26

Good job otchmoson 18 hrs ago #27

Sounds like a perfect rallying cry to me... littlemissmartypants 18 hrs ago #28

Great post, Hamsterjill! nuxvomica 18 hrs ago #29

Speak!! angrychair 18 hrs ago #30

I know! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #41

We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety..... OGBuzz 18 hrs ago #31

My stress level keeps rising and it is young_at_heart 18 hrs ago #39

It's because you are wise. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #80

The Trump voters must no be forgotten. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #79

That's the way to do it! kooth 18 hrs ago #32

Thank you so much for this post! hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #81

hey girl Skittles 18 hrs ago #33

Skittles!!!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #65

This VERRRRRRY Cranky Crone is sending you all positive vibes. niyad 18 hrs ago #34

Thanks. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #66

Know exactly how you feel lady! Hey Joe 18 hrs ago #35

Im pretty much the same way. Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #37

Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins. Donkees 18 hrs ago #40

Thank you for sharing. You're story is relatable and inspiring Ilikepurple 17 hrs ago #45

Amen! Fantastic post. LoisB 17 hrs ago #46

Righteous rant! calimary 17 hrs ago #47

Oh lawdy, hj, can I relate. EuterpeThelo 17 hrs ago #48

Take comfort in the knowledge there are 10's of millions of us Buddyzbuddy 17 hrs ago #49

Roar on LOUDER!!! Moostache 17 hrs ago #50

Yep! DownriverDem 17 hrs ago #51

I hear you! I am living a parallel experience. yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #52

Dr. Pepper is more qualified to lead HHS than Trump's pick. blm 17 hrs ago #53

I hear you. MLAA 17 hrs ago #54

I'm with you, Jill! SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #57

A great OP malaise 16 hrs ago #58

Same here stillspkg 16 hrs ago #67

Feel the same Tree Lady 15 hrs ago #68

With you Wild blueberry 15 hrs ago #69

I love you! bluescribbler 14 hrs ago #72

And we love all of the men who "get" it hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #73

You are smart samplegirl 13 hrs ago #74

Reaching our limit KT2000 13 hrs ago #75

Great story and post Traildogbob 12 hrs ago #76

Covid lockdown did it for me. ananda 12 hrs ago #77

Hang in there, Jill.... slightlv 11 hrs ago #82

I can sense the strength in your post. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #84

Don't....I hear yah. sprinkleeninow 11 hrs ago #83

And peace be unto you, as well. hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #89

Roar. mr715 11 hrs ago #85

Wish I could rec 1M+ happy feet 11 hrs ago #86

Count me there, sister! Trueblue Texan 11 hrs ago #87

Here's the thing - I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech 9 hrs ago #90

I get ya chuck-o-duck 7 hrs ago #91

I totally understand! Last week one night I was asleep and the hallway smoke alarm Ziggysmom 5 hrs ago #93

Those beeps are too much for anyone!!! hamsterjill 1 hr ago #95

Great post and responses. DU Strong! Evolve Dammit 1 hr ago #94