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In reply to the discussion: I'm staying alive for my dog and my cat [View all]Deuxcents
(23,374 posts)4. O, my dear Friend.I wish I could wrap my arms around you and tell you that you are loved ((🥰))
Instead Im sending this message to you across the miles and want you to know how much you are loved and appreciated. This chaos has most of us anxious about the world were living in and just what the future is gonna look like but we can only control ourselves and even that has its bumps. Please take care of yourself as youve got little ones depending on you and we want to hear from you
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You are right. One would have to have experienced it to truly understand. I watched my
LoisB
Mar 2025
#14
O, my dear Friend.I wish I could wrap my arms around you and tell you that you are loved ((🥰))
Deuxcents
Mar 2025
#4
I'm so sorry we are living in such awful times. I think staying alive because of love is as good a reason as any
LiberalLoner
Mar 2025
#6
(((Hugs))). I feel shell shocked lately. It's hard. But I see a strong resistance growing now, too. 💙💙💙
LiberalLoner
Mar 2025
#37
I think we are all terrified but never think you are powerless and certainly not useless.
LoisB
Mar 2025
#10
There are many other worthy animals that would benefit from your love and care
JoseBalow
Mar 2025
#19