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pandr32

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17. I get it.

Tue May 6, 2025, 03:08 PM

May 6

We've dropped many former friends and family due to MAGA and/or indifference. Our neighbors are a mixed bag. None come to visit, but some do wave.
It is sad to see what has happened to cause so much divisiveness. Underlying issues were always there but social norms kept many from spouting off. The norms have been gutted. It is hard to even enter a store without overhearing nasty stuff or seeing some MAGA hat.
We are a community, though. Here at DU.
Don't give up on getting someone to check in. Maybe you can make a deal with one of your lazy friends. A call exchange or a text. Just to make sure you are okay.

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I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork May 6 #1

So much for my "Golden Years" CountAllVotes May 6 #3

I live in rural Mass. There are local groups that offer rides and other services for free. erronis May 6 #15

Thank you! If I find out any other helpful sites, I'll post along w/ yours on this message stream... SWBTATTReg May 6 #19

Yes, that is here too CountAllVotes May 6 #21

Congrats on dumping your nightmare car! SheltieLover May 6 #2

Yep, its gone CountAllVotes May 6 #5

So many of us are having to face tough choices. pandr32 May 6 #4

no kidding CountAllVotes May 6 #6

I hope there is transit nearby. pandr32 May 6 #9

I live in a rural area CountAllVotes May 6 #10

Check that "senior citizen place" out. pandr32 May 6 #11

I've been alone for 3 years now CountAllVotes May 6 #12

I get it. pandr32 May 6 #17

I do not have a cell phone CountAllVotes May 6 #23

You need to look out for yourself. pandr32 May 6 #30

yes, I have a land line phone CountAllVotes May 6 #31

Are you eligible for Medicaid? Mountain Mule May 6 #18

Yes, Medi-Cal/Medicaid partnership CountAllVotes May 6 #26

So sorry... EarthAbides May 6 #7

The bank that financed it knew CountAllVotes May 6 #8

Maybe you should alert your State's elder care abuse hotline or fraud hotline, there could be others like you that have SWBTATTReg May 6 #24

There is a complaint on the BBB website about them CountAllVotes May 6 #25

Gotta do what you gotta do... Wounded Bear May 6 #13

I have some help CountAllVotes May 6 #14

Giving up a car can be a huge decision. Joinfortmill May 6 #16

I may get another one CountAllVotes May 6 #20

Wish i was closer gay texan May 6 #22

the former lanscape guy told me that CountAllVotes May 6 #27

Yes I know how it is Jacson6 May 6 #28

Maybe a scooter would work? CountAllVotes May 6 #29

Not in CA. you are still required to have insurance and the rates are the same or worse. Jacson6 May 6 #32

I am still insured until Sept. 2025 CountAllVotes May 6 #33