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hamsterjill

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64. When the going gets tough...

Reply to ultralite001 (Reply #23)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 05:11 PM

9 hrs ago

There are a helluva lot of us gutsy broads, right? We've been there before and we know how to take care of business!!!!

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You just don't realize the stress until you can't deny it. [View all] hamsterjill 13 hrs ago OP

Am with you, hamsterjill UpInArms 13 hrs ago #1

Damn straight! hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #7

You speak for me. flashman13 12 hrs ago #12

Oh yeah! Same vintage, similar story. I hear you. Easterncedar 13 hrs ago #2

Our vintage IS fierce!!!! hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #8

I get you. blogslug 13 hrs ago #3

I know. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #9

OMG, I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB 10 hrs ago #55

Agreed. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #60

I'm way past... 2naSalit 13 hrs ago #4

You hang in there!!!! hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #6

Moving away... 2naSalit 12 hrs ago #11

Preach it,sistah! BattleRow 11 hrs ago #42

Indeed... 2naSalit 9 hrs ago #59

It is. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #61

Like Faux pas 12 hrs ago #5

Appreciate those vibes very much!!! hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #10

Yep Faux pas 12 hrs ago #14

Ok, now i have to put my Helen Reddy cd on. Delmette2.0 11 hrs ago #44

That song forged a generation of us!!!!! hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #62

For sure Faux pas 4 hrs ago #88

K&R orangecrush 12 hrs ago #13

Word irisblue 12 hrs ago #15

I hear you! Loud and clear! Silver Gaia 12 hrs ago #16

We know how to fight. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #63

Exactly! Silver Gaia 45 min ago #92

Right there with you, hamsterjill! HeartsCanHope 12 hrs ago #17

Right here with you hamsterjill gademocrat7 12 hrs ago #18

I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is FailureToCommunicate 12 hrs ago #19

I think your strategy is a good one! hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #21

Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good... FailureToCommunicate 11 hrs ago #43

Gotta try this!!!! hamsterjill 5 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 11 hrs ago #20

Damn straight! hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #22

I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year Ponietz 11 hrs ago #36

Texas wasn't always a bunch of idiots. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #38

Sending ❤️❤️❤️ ultralite001 11 hrs ago #23

When the going gets tough... hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #64

Time for us to rise up... ultralite001 8 hrs ago #70

We're gonna need a catchy acronym... ultralite001 8 hrs ago #71

It Is Absolutely Overwhelming! BBbats 11 hrs ago #24

totally hear you Kali 11 hrs ago #25

I hear you hamsterjill, and you are not alone. Keep on keeping on! c-rational 11 hrs ago #26

Good job otchmoson 11 hrs ago #27

Sounds like a perfect rallying cry to me... littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #28

Great post, Hamsterjill! nuxvomica 11 hrs ago #29

Speak!! angrychair 11 hrs ago #30

I know! hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #41

We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety..... OGBuzz 11 hrs ago #31

My stress level keeps rising and it is young_at_heart 11 hrs ago #39

It's because you are wise. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #80

The Trump voters must no be forgotten. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #79

That's the way to do it! kooth 11 hrs ago #32

Thank you so much for this post! hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #81

hey girl Skittles 11 hrs ago #33

Skittles!!!!! hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #65

This VERRRRRRY Cranky Crone is sending you all positive vibes. niyad 11 hrs ago #34

Thanks. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #66

Know exactly how you feel lady! Hey Joe 11 hrs ago #35

Im pretty much the same way. Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #37

Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins. Donkees 11 hrs ago #40

Thank you for sharing. You're story is relatable and inspiring Ilikepurple 11 hrs ago #45

Amen! Fantastic post. LoisB 11 hrs ago #46

Righteous rant! calimary 10 hrs ago #47

Oh lawdy, hj, can I relate. EuterpeThelo 10 hrs ago #48

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

Roar on LOUDER!!! Moostache 10 hrs ago #50

Yep! DownriverDem 10 hrs ago #51

I hear you! I am living a parallel experience. yellow dahlia 10 hrs ago #52

Dr. Pepper is more qualified to lead HHS than Trump's pick. blm 10 hrs ago #53

I hear you. MLAA 10 hrs ago #54

I'm with you, Jill! SheltieLover 10 hrs ago #57

A great OP malaise 10 hrs ago #58

Same here stillspkg 9 hrs ago #67

Feel the same Tree Lady 9 hrs ago #68

With you Wild blueberry 8 hrs ago #69

I love you! bluescribbler 7 hrs ago #72

And we love all of the men who "get" it hamsterjill 7 hrs ago #73

You are smart samplegirl 6 hrs ago #74

Reaching our limit KT2000 6 hrs ago #75

Great story and post Traildogbob 6 hrs ago #76

Covid lockdown did it for me. ananda 5 hrs ago #77

Hang in there, Jill.... slightlv 4 hrs ago #82

I can sense the strength in your post. hamsterjill 4 hrs ago #84

Don't....I hear yah. sprinkleeninow 4 hrs ago #83

And peace be unto you, as well. hamsterjill 4 hrs ago #89

Roar. mr715 4 hrs ago #85

Wish I could rec 1M+ happy feet 4 hrs ago #86

Count me there, sister! Trueblue Texan 4 hrs ago #87

Here's the thing - I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech 2 hrs ago #90

I get ya chuck-o-duck 1 hr ago #91