You are cared for, you have a fan here who isn't leaving, and feelings are rarely tied to reality - at least in my experience. Give yourself a break for being human and for being yourself --
So very glad to see you active again! Very sorry to hear about some of what you have been dealing with. Please do everything you can to take care of yourself. Listen to your body and your doctors. Your writing continues to strike the right notes. Like many things, Mental health is not a sprint, it is a marathon. The world needs you and your thoughts. Hang in there! Thank You!
You can shout out loud any time (virtually) around me. Also, those fucking dingos aren’t getting anywhere near you on my watch. Shudder. Them and hyenas. Horrid. I like my scavengers beetle-sized.
Annnnyway: From one fucked up/insane/misfit brain to another: so appreciate and value yr honesty and humor when you can-once a month, every hour, not for a year. XO
At the absolute least, you are needed to avenge the wrongs *I* inflict on the world by [not giving in to Not-Dissimilar depressive "reminders" and continuing to exist despite having way fewer accomplishments to show for it than you do]!
Welcome back! I've missed you and have sent out some good thoughts into the world on your behalf.
*Hugs* My fucking stupid extreme anxiety will leave me paralyzed over what I can convince myself was a horrible breach of human dignity over, for example, not realizing someone was saying "hi" to me and I ignored them. 5 years ago (hello tortured mental circuit that kept me up Tuesday night.) It'll take a lot more than a physical and mental health break for me to cut off a friend. I just hope you take care of yourself and know you are valued and loved.
I have enough experience with obsessive analysis of benign social engagements to have a tiny bit of understanding into what you're going through. It sucks, and the exponential degree to which it must suck for you is heartbreaking. Please do what you need to do for what's best for you. We'll be waiting to welcome you back with open arms when you're ready.
I just want to give you a hug, Two-slurs!
You are cared for, you have a fan here who isn't leaving, and feelings are rarely tied to reality - at least in my experience. Give yourself a break for being human and for being yourself --
85 yoa straight guy who always enjoys your missives...best regards for a swift recovery.
Aloha CD,
So very glad to see you active again! Very sorry to hear about some of what you have been dealing with. Please do everything you can to take care of yourself. Listen to your body and your doctors. Your writing continues to strike the right notes. Like many things, Mental health is not a sprint, it is a marathon. The world needs you and your thoughts. Hang in there! Thank You!
You can shout out loud any time (virtually) around me. Also, those fucking dingos aren’t getting anywhere near you on my watch. Shudder. Them and hyenas. Horrid. I like my scavengers beetle-sized.
Annnnyway: From one fucked up/insane/misfit brain to another: so appreciate and value yr honesty and humor when you can-once a month, every hour, not for a year. XO
This hit me hard in the best way, as a writer with similar mental health issues. Staying subscribed in solidarity.
Thanks. And sorry you got it too.
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Welcome back, pal.
Thank you so much, Andrew. I've missed this place.
✨❤️✌🏻
You gotta put on your own oxygen mask first, as they always say.
Please know you are loved and treasured by the folks here and at Wonkette, and nothing your brain tells you can alter that.
Oy, apologize to the hand! →🫷
(Because all is forgiven)
At the absolute least, you are needed to avenge the wrongs *I* inflict on the world by [not giving in to Not-Dissimilar depressive "reminders" and continuing to exist despite having way fewer accomplishments to show for it than you do]!
So there.
Welcome back! I've missed you and have sent out some good thoughts into the world on your behalf.
*Hugs* My fucking stupid extreme anxiety will leave me paralyzed over what I can convince myself was a horrible breach of human dignity over, for example, not realizing someone was saying "hi" to me and I ignored them. 5 years ago (hello tortured mental circuit that kept me up Tuesday night.) It'll take a lot more than a physical and mental health break for me to cut off a friend. I just hope you take care of yourself and know you are valued and loved.
I have enough experience with obsessive analysis of benign social engagements to have a tiny bit of understanding into what you're going through. It sucks, and the exponential degree to which it must suck for you is heartbreaking. Please do what you need to do for what's best for you. We'll be waiting to welcome you back with open arms when you're ready.
I’m so sorry to hear you’re struggling! I love your writing and miss your voice!
I'm glad to see this post, thanks for letting us know a bit more about your challenges thus spring,
Write when the muse strikes you and you are able. We'll be here to read it.