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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGOODBYE FRIENDS AND FOES ALIKE
this is not a hate this place goodbye. I wish all of you the best. But real life is closing in and I am going to spend all my time trying to deal with what remains. Be kind to one another and especially yourselves.
Adios
Arely
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)Boomerproud
(7,952 posts)think
(11,641 posts)Hope you wander back someday
Gothmog
(145,168 posts)roguevalley
(40,656 posts)WillyT
(72,631 posts)You have been here a long time.
And we value your input.
Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)only over means and not over ends.
I have never doubted your goodwill and dedication to the cause of advancing human welfare. I think we would like each other if we were to meet in the real world.
I'll miss you. Come back when you can.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,733 posts)cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)eom
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)tomm2thumbs
(13,297 posts)shhhhh, that's between you and me
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)I am taking my grandchildren in, as I think my stepdaughter is doing herion again. Sometimes I think I am going to snap.
okaawhatever
(9,461 posts)I'll hold a good thought for you.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)I got her cleaned up when she was 16. Of course, she went the easy way (methadone). Now that she is back to doing it, I think she needs to do it the old fashioned way- strapped to a bed. I am so angry with what she exposed my grandchildren to, I just don't know what to do. It is hard always being everybody's rock.
okaawhatever
(9,461 posts)you're the foundation and if you're not strong everything else loses out anyway. You deserve help and I hope you fight to get it. Will the grandchildren be going through the courts or will this be an informal thing? (if you don't mind me asking)
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)she is smart enough to know what I will do if the kids aren't with me. I am lawyered up, and have a friend in CPS.
okaawhatever
(9,461 posts)many of us here at DU are at the other end of the internet if you want to vent.
OregonBlue
(7,754 posts)with me where I know they are safe. It's been almost 2 years for me and we are finally into a routine. The kids get to see their parents often but they are safer just staying with me. I am resigned to raising them and just hope my kids will get their act together. I'm not so hopeful but I love them anyway.
Try to get some rest and don't take on your daughter-in-laws recovery. She has to do that for herself.
Email me if you want to talk.
R. Daneel Olivaw
(12,606 posts)I really hope that things work out for you and your family.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)It will be hectic- the wife gets knee replacement on the 17th and the next 4 weeks later. I will have an 11 and 4 year old, plus a 7 month old in the house.
calimary
(81,225 posts)As okaawhatever puts it - we're here to vent if you ever need it. Don't forget that. Our own Skittles once put it in a way I just love: "someone's always here."
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)ohnoyoudidnt
(1,858 posts)fishwax
(29,149 posts)Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)Uncle Joe
(58,355 posts)I hope things turn out well for you and yours.
Come back when you're ready.
Peace to you.
babylonsister
(171,059 posts)Yea, recognize what's important. Not a bad idea.
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)Iggo
(47,552 posts)struggle4progress
(118,282 posts)Kingofalldems
(38,454 posts)mountain grammy
(26,620 posts)longship
(40,416 posts)Check in once in a while to let us know you're okay.
Best regards,
Longship
yewberry
(6,530 posts)Stop by when you can, we'll be here with a hug for you.
navarth
(5,927 posts)Codeine
(25,586 posts)You're one of my favorite posters, even when we disagree.
We'll see you in the future, when all's well.
veness
(413 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)Take care of yourself.
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)840high
(17,196 posts)morningfog
(18,115 posts)Liberalynn
(7,549 posts)Cha
(297,187 posts)UTUSN
(70,686 posts)Kaleva
(36,295 posts)ProSense
(116,464 posts)Take care of yourself.
SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)Hekate
(90,667 posts)All the best, arely
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Come back any time.
Puzzledtraveller
(5,937 posts)bravenak
(34,648 posts)I remember when you were watching Breaking Bad, i believe thats what it was on Netflicks. I enjoyed that thread and learned things about the interests of other posters. Good times.
tandot
(6,671 posts)Hope you come back when the time is right for you
ismnotwasm
(41,976 posts)Hope you make it back
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)since I'm so new here, but you struck me as thoughtful. I hope if the 'what time remains' is a reference to looming mortality that you remember to pack every remaining minute full of worthwhile activity. Luck.
sheshe2
(83,751 posts)Mojorabbit
(16,020 posts)Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)Please pop in from time to time.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)JI7
(89,248 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Gods peace to you my friend.
Moostache
(9,895 posts)2naSalit
(86,577 posts)and may joyful times be with you until the time comes. I suspect you'll be remembered fondly for a long time by many, myself included.
Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)and thanks for the music
RainDog
(28,784 posts)I don't know your situation - but hope you find peace and well being.
heaven05
(18,124 posts)LoisB
(7,203 posts)Zorra
(27,670 posts)so many things.
Best wishes.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)And peace.
-Laelth
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)DeSwiss
(27,137 posts)Octafish
(55,745 posts)Even if we disagree, you're TOPS!
Take all the time you need. Please come back when things are all right.
Take care, too, my Friend!
libodem
(19,288 posts)Please return when all the ass is kicked and the names are taken. Hope it is soon. Damn life getting in the way!
PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)you'll make it through. DU isn't going anywhere...
kentuck
(111,089 posts)Keep your options open. Your opinion is needed here.
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)Aerows
(39,961 posts)You are a friend, I would hope .
blm
(113,052 posts).
Dr Hobbitstein
(6,568 posts)Beacool
(30,247 posts)Goodbye and good luck.
Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)Vaya con dios
blkmusclmachine
(16,149 posts)Peacetrain
(22,875 posts)I took quite a sabbatical myself.. close to two years.. and am not in very much now..but it was the right thing to do!! Yep sometimes real life calls and you have no option but to answer..
Faygo Kid
(21,478 posts)Been here since 2002, and what this is now is a site where posters try to "one up" one another in dissing the posts. The politics hardly even matter anymore; it's how smug you can be in criticizing someone who posts here. About had it, and I was once an optimist.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)You're one of my favorites.
Take care.
calimary
(81,225 posts)It's the most demanding and jealous of one's attention, imaginable! Just know we're here and you are still here in our thoughts and our hearts!
Sending hugs!
Solly Mack
(90,764 posts)AAO
(3,300 posts)I hope to see you back soon.
randome
(34,845 posts)[hr][font color="blue"][center]There is nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it.
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