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hamsterjill

(15,769 posts)
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 10:57 AM Yesterday

Just checking in today - how's everyone doing? Are you holding up okay?

I have my days. Some days, I handle the Trump crud better than others. Some days, it gets to me and I can barely function.

I love my country and all that she used to stand for. Sound like a cliche? Well, it's the truth for so many of us. It is honestly very painful to see that greatness being ripped away, and there are days that it gets to me.

No, I don't need to step away from the news for a while, or meditate, or take breaks, etc. I already do things as needed to keep things in perspective. But the perspective is reality - and the reality is undeniable.

I am encouraged by the protests and the town halls that I've seen where citizens are speaking up. I hope we see more and more of that. I hope Harvard stands her ground. I hope Democrats keep finding new and inventive ways to stop the madness.

How are YOU doing today? We need to remember to care about each other.

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Just checking in today - how's everyone doing? Are you holding up okay? (Original Post) hamsterjill Yesterday OP
My Social Security payment arrived via Direct Deposit as scheduled. Prof. Toru Tanaka Yesterday #1
Thank you for you positive message. ChazII Yesterday #2
Doing OK today Rver Yesterday #3
I am grateful Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #4
Never better. Groundhawg Yesterday #5
A little better after reading your post RockCreek Yesterday #6

Prof. Toru Tanaka

(2,567 posts)
1. My Social Security payment arrived via Direct Deposit as scheduled.
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 11:04 AM
Yesterday

It makes me furious that I even have to be concerned about this EARNED BENEFIT. Just another reason I miss having a sane, rational individual that actually cares about their fellow citizens in the White House.

ChazII

(6,399 posts)
2. Thank you for you positive message.
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 11:04 AM
Yesterday

I am doing well today. Today is my acts of kindness as I have two different friends who no longer drive. I will be taking one to her doctor's appointment and the second is taking a friend to an appointment this afternoon. Yes, we do need to care for each other.

Rver

(160 posts)
3. Doing OK today
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 11:17 AM
Yesterday

some days the anxiety is over the top. I try not to look at news etc.. after 7pm. That seems to help a little.
Today we're having a rally at the SS office to deliver a letter on behalf of social security works and Elizabeth Warren.
That should help us out some.
Let's keep up the rallies, phone calls and letters.
Have a great day folks!!

Keepthesoulalive

(1,183 posts)
4. I am grateful
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 11:26 AM
Yesterday

Health is okay, roses are starting to bloom, trees are filling out and I’m getting the garden ready. I learned from granny to be thankful for the little things.

RockCreek

(972 posts)
6. A little better after reading your post
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 11:57 AM
Yesterday

Thank you for checking, and for your positive without being Pollyannaish approach.

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