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In reply to the discussion: I need a group hug. [View all]
I need a group hug. [View all] phylny Apr 2018 OP
Hug!!! Eko Apr 2018 #1
I am so sorry, my dear phylny....... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2018 #2
We are all sending you hugs. raging moderate Apr 2018 #3
Can you agree to not talk about it? I can't talk politics with my sister because it always Kirk Lover Apr 2018 #4
Yes, he came up to get coffee and tell me he was phylny Apr 2018 #28
In this case..... Rorey Apr 2018 #5
My father died four years ago tomorrow at age 92. I know EXACTLY what you're going through. no_hypocrisy Apr 2018 #6
Dear no hypocrisy. Thats an awful story. Here is a big hug! Sampan Apr 2018 #13
Thanks. Dad's ashes are in my sister's closet. no_hypocrisy Apr 2018 #16
God that's awful. So sorry for his stinging rebuke. flying_wahini Apr 2018 #42
No, Dad was pretty much like that for decades. no_hypocrisy Apr 2018 #48
Sending a hug democrank Apr 2018 #7
My Dad was a conservative. Eko Apr 2018 #8
... Different Drummer Apr 2018 #9
HUGS to ya bluestarone Apr 2018 #10
Yes Maraya1969 Apr 2018 #11
Sad.... Heartstrings Apr 2018 #12
I will take a hug FairDemocrat Apr 2018 #14
That sounds very stressful, you have a lot of courage Rhiannon12866 Apr 2018 #19
Hug right back at ya! nt phylny Apr 2018 #26
Welcome to DU irisblue Apr 2018 #35
So sorry. Have a big hug Sampan Apr 2018 #15
My father voted for Obama twice and he is white and 90 years old and living FairDemocrat Apr 2018 #17
Welcome to DU grantcart Apr 2018 #60
So sorry, believe me, I know how it feels. smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #18
Here's your hug. Ohiogal Apr 2018 #20
You got it! raven mad Apr 2018 #21
Here ya go trof Apr 2018 #22
... mcar Apr 2018 #23
I once had a conservative relative ask for posters of various rap artists for his b-day Tarc Apr 2018 #24
Is it racism? ConnorMarc Apr 2018 #63
Yes, it was racism Tarc Apr 2018 #70
Sympathies, and hugs. I have some relatives like that. highplainsdem Apr 2018 #25
Other family of mine has gone trumping, Ilsa Apr 2018 #27
Are you suggesting they suddenly snapped and changed? ConnorMarc Apr 2018 #64
It's been gradual, but there is no shame, now. Ilsa Apr 2018 #72
Thanks to all for caring! nt phylny Apr 2018 #29
... RKP5637 Apr 2018 #30
Here ya go, phylny Cha Apr 2018 #31
Hugs. Love him as the father who raised you and helped you become the person you are... Hekate Apr 2018 #32
Thanks so much, nt phylny Apr 2018 #33
On it irisblue Apr 2018 #34
Just sit back and watch. roamer65 Apr 2018 #36
I cannot imagine what you're going through. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #37
So sorry... CaptainTruth Apr 2018 #38
Here you go! kairos12 Apr 2018 #39
Try to find commonality with your dad. He is 90 years old. Talk about the good old days, etc secondwind Apr 2018 #40
Great advice. Thank you! nt phylny Apr 2018 #44
This is just my take, but....... dameatball Apr 2018 #41
Thanks for your kindness. phylny Apr 2018 #43
Sadly, it is his right to be wrong. The best thing you can do is love him and be your own person dameatball Apr 2018 #45
My father is a Trumper, too. I feel your pain. Honeycombe8 Apr 2018 #46
How did your dad, and others like him, get this way? ConnorMarc Apr 2018 #65
My mother in law is the same way.I won't even get anywhere near my father in law ashling Apr 2018 #47
I'll speak for my partner's father - WW-II vet, faux watcher, staunchly anti-repuglican erronis Apr 2018 #49
What does HE say he likes the entity called FOX NEWS? ConnorMarc Apr 2018 #67
Sadly he is no longer around to answer questions. He was in NY. erronis Apr 2018 #69
Squeeze. Blue_true Apr 2018 #50
It makes sense that you're frustrated. yewberry Apr 2018 #51
I'm sorry to hear it, phyl. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2018 #52
I cant respond to everyone individually, but read phylny Apr 2018 #53
Sorry phylny gademocrat7 Apr 2018 #54
Youre a good son. tavernier Apr 2018 #55
Daughter phylny Apr 2018 #57
Ok. I had the same response years ago. tavernier Apr 2018 #58
Its quite okay. phylny Apr 2018 #59
One America News makes Fox news look like an angel SummerSnow Apr 2018 #56
Incoming! sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #61
K&R uponit7771 Apr 2018 #62
... Aristus Apr 2018 #66
So many of us are dealing with right wing family members coeur_de_lion Apr 2018 #68
My in-laws watch that channel- fucking nuts. Adrahil Apr 2018 #71
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