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ShazzieB

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55. OMG, I know exactly what you mean!

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 04:37 PM

13 hrs ago

I am continually jsurprised by him, and it's exhausting. I'm never surprised to hear he's done something awful (again), but the specific awful things he decides to do constantly take me by surprise. I've given up trying to predict anything, because my brain isn't warped and twisted enough to anticipate what his warped and twisted brain might come up with, and every new piece of bad news is like a sucker punch.

My response has been to block out as much of it as I can, but it's getting harder and harder.

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You just don't realize the stress until you can't deny it. [View all] hamsterjill 16 hrs ago OP

Am with you, hamsterjill UpInArms 16 hrs ago #1

Damn straight! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #7

You speak for me. flashman13 15 hrs ago #12

Oh yeah! Same vintage, similar story. I hear you. Easterncedar 16 hrs ago #2

Our vintage IS fierce!!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #8

I get you. blogslug 16 hrs ago #3

I know. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #9

OMG, I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB 13 hrs ago #55

Agreed. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #60

I'm way past... 2naSalit 16 hrs ago #4

You hang in there!!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #6

Moving away... 2naSalit 16 hrs ago #11

Preach it,sistah! BattleRow 14 hrs ago #42

Indeed... 2naSalit 13 hrs ago #59

It is. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #61

Like Faux pas 16 hrs ago #5

Appreciate those vibes very much!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #10

Yep Faux pas 15 hrs ago #14

Ok, now i have to put my Helen Reddy cd on. Delmette2.0 14 hrs ago #44

That song forged a generation of us!!!!! hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #62

For sure Faux pas 7 hrs ago #88

K&R orangecrush 15 hrs ago #13

Word irisblue 15 hrs ago #15

I hear you! Loud and clear! Silver Gaia 15 hrs ago #16

We know how to fight. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #63

Exactly! Silver Gaia 4 hrs ago #92

Right there with you, hamsterjill! HeartsCanHope 15 hrs ago #17

Right here with you hamsterjill gademocrat7 15 hrs ago #18

I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is FailureToCommunicate 15 hrs ago #19

I think your strategy is a good one! hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #21

Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good... FailureToCommunicate 14 hrs ago #43

Gotta try this!!!! hamsterjill 8 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 15 hrs ago #20

Damn straight! hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #22

I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year Ponietz 14 hrs ago #36

Texas wasn't always a bunch of idiots. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #38

Sending ❤️❤️❤️ ultralite001 15 hrs ago #23

When the going gets tough... hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #64

Time for us to rise up... ultralite001 11 hrs ago #70

We're gonna need a catchy acronym... ultralite001 11 hrs ago #71

It Is Absolutely Overwhelming! BBbats 15 hrs ago #24

totally hear you Kali 15 hrs ago #25

I hear you hamsterjill, and you are not alone. Keep on keeping on! c-rational 15 hrs ago #26

Good job otchmoson 15 hrs ago #27

Sounds like a perfect rallying cry to me... littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #28

Great post, Hamsterjill! nuxvomica 15 hrs ago #29

Speak!! angrychair 15 hrs ago #30

I know! hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #41

We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety..... OGBuzz 15 hrs ago #31

My stress level keeps rising and it is young_at_heart 14 hrs ago #39

It's because you are wise. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #80

The Trump voters must no be forgotten. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #79

That's the way to do it! kooth 15 hrs ago #32

Thank you so much for this post! hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #81

hey girl Skittles 15 hrs ago #33

Skittles!!!!! hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #65

This VERRRRRRY Cranky Crone is sending you all positive vibes. niyad 15 hrs ago #34

Thanks. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #66

Know exactly how you feel lady! Hey Joe 14 hrs ago #35

Im pretty much the same way. Figarosmom 14 hrs ago #37

Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins. Donkees 14 hrs ago #40

Thank you for sharing. You're story is relatable and inspiring Ilikepurple 14 hrs ago #45

Amen! Fantastic post. LoisB 14 hrs ago #46

Righteous rant! calimary 14 hrs ago #47

Oh lawdy, hj, can I relate. EuterpeThelo 14 hrs ago #48

Take comfort in the knowledge there are 10's of millions of us Buddyzbuddy 14 hrs ago #49

Roar on LOUDER!!! Moostache 14 hrs ago #50

Yep! DownriverDem 13 hrs ago #51

I hear you! I am living a parallel experience. yellow dahlia 13 hrs ago #52

Dr. Pepper is more qualified to lead HHS than Trump's pick. blm 13 hrs ago #53

I hear you. MLAA 13 hrs ago #54

I'm with you, Jill! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #57

A great OP malaise 13 hrs ago #58

Same here stillspkg 12 hrs ago #67

Feel the same Tree Lady 12 hrs ago #68

With you Wild blueberry 11 hrs ago #69

I love you! bluescribbler 10 hrs ago #72

And we love all of the men who "get" it hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #73

You are smart samplegirl 9 hrs ago #74

Reaching our limit KT2000 9 hrs ago #75

Great story and post Traildogbob 9 hrs ago #76

Covid lockdown did it for me. ananda 9 hrs ago #77

Hang in there, Jill.... slightlv 8 hrs ago #82

I can sense the strength in your post. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #84

Don't....I hear yah. sprinkleeninow 8 hrs ago #83

And peace be unto you, as well. hamsterjill 7 hrs ago #89

Roar. mr715 8 hrs ago #85

Wish I could rec 1M+ happy feet 8 hrs ago #86

Count me there, sister! Trueblue Texan 7 hrs ago #87

Here's the thing - I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech 6 hrs ago #90

I get ya chuck-o-duck 4 hrs ago #91

I totally understand! Last week one night I was asleep and the hallway smoke alarm Ziggysmom 2 hrs ago #93