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onecaliberal

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30. My son is 38 now, I wish I could say it gets better.

Reply to ragemage (Original post)

Thu Aug 22, 2024, 02:34 PM

Aug 2024

All we can do is love them. This world is awfu.

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They got me so angry I have to post my very first discussion [View all] ragemage Aug 2024 OP

There are no depths to which they will not sink... Wounded Bear Aug 2024 #1

Sincere and deserved outrage is welcomed rockbluff botanist Aug 2024 #2

It only shows us what kind of people they are....disgusting. surfered Aug 2024 #3

one might even call them deplorable lapfog_1 Aug 2024 #40

"Deplorables" was far too kind. dchill Aug 2024 #58

Monsters is a fitting term for them. hadEnuf Aug 2024 #69

Great job posting. Blue Dawn Aug 2024 #4

You're a great Mom and Tim and Gwen are great also arlyellowdog Aug 2024 #5

Thanks for the Post My Friend BOSSHOG Aug 2024 #6

Thank you for venting with us Jerry2144 Aug 2024 #7

You tell 'em ragemage! MerrilyMerrily Aug 2024 #8

I'm glad you were able to vent. And it's understandable considering where your heart is coming from. chowder66 Aug 2024 #9

We hear you. This is what they want from us...rage. Chakaconcarne Aug 2024 #10

I think any parent of any special needs child feels at you do. appleannie1 Aug 2024 #11

What anxious parents of neurodivergent children can learn from Tim and Gwen Walz LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #12

Thank you for sharing that! Pacifist Patriot Aug 2024 #61

Thank you for sharing that information. I really appreciate it. nt LittleGirl Aug 2024 #64

A walk in the woods sounds perfect right now. barbtries Aug 2024 #13

Wise advice in a wonderful, thoughtful post! calimary Aug 2024 #83

Thank you Calimary. barbtries Aug 2024 #84

Seems Like AldebTX Aug 2024 #14

It is truly DEPLORABLE n/t Lulu KC Aug 2024 #15

It's not irrational. It's a human, normal moonscape Aug 2024 #16

You are safe here. Your rage and anger are perfectly understandable, and niyad Aug 2024 #17

I'm sorry that their cruelty to Gus and Tim Walz Dorian Gray Aug 2024 #18

Look at it this way: They just alienated another whole block of voters. SheltieLover Aug 2024 #19

I have an acquaintance who has a son who is about 21 now and has special needs. llmart Aug 2024 #71

MAGATs defy reason, don't they? SheltieLover Aug 2024 #72

Republicans are bottom feeders. ItsjustMe Aug 2024 #20

Right There With You !!! Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #21

Your post IS uplifting! Turning outrage into action is how we win, you've inspired me! CoopersDad Aug 2024 #22

OMG my heart so goes out to you gopiscrap Aug 2024 #23

❤️ I'm so sorry they did this to you. Go take your walk and then come back to keep sharing your truth. chia Aug 2024 #24

Hugs and compassion to you and your daughter. Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #25

I'm a mother of a severely autistic son. A RW nut tried Ilsa Aug 2024 #26

Use your righteous rage to let others know about these monsters malaise Aug 2024 #27

Your First post True Blue American Aug 2024 #28

Rush Limbaugh tearing into........... The Unmitigated Gall Aug 2024 #29

Rushbo mocking people with Parkinson's (Michael J Fox). keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #76

My son is 38 now, I wish I could say it gets better. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #30

Put your anger to work Akakoji Aug 2024 #31

If it provides any solace, Jarqui Aug 2024 #32

One of my three lovely kids is neurodivergent. GoYouPackersGo Aug 2024 #33

Have often suspected GOPers were the bullies in school and elsewhere. Screw them. Silent Type Aug 2024 #34

Righteous! ananda Aug 2024 #35

I also have a child who is neurodivergent. yardwork Aug 2024 #36

It only goes to show what total, complete assholes become of people with the extreme far right brain condition. n/t AntiFascist Aug 2024 #37

So with you on this. Raising a child with challenges requires strength and compassion beyond Timeflyer Aug 2024 #38

I've been head down JustAnotherGen Aug 2024 #39

Yeah, I have several disabilities, and this offends me as well. But here's the thing: PatrickforB Aug 2024 #41

I wish people were waking up, but I don't see it. hawkeye21 Aug 2024 #45

Well, Trump isn't getting any new votes. They figure he has a ceiling of maybe 47%. I don't think PatrickforB Aug 2024 #52

Well stated. ShazzieB Aug 2024 #49

OK, here's the link: PatrickforB Aug 2024 #66

I really hope their cruelty backfires and continues to lose them supporters. Pete's message last night was fabulous... Pacifist Patriot Aug 2024 #62

My husband's brother was learning disabled geniph Aug 2024 #42

I'm with ya 1,000 percent hawkeye21 Aug 2024 #43

You feel righteous indignation. usonian Aug 2024 #44

My autistic wife agrees.... FirstLight Aug 2024 #46

This is exactly what needs saying... Tesha Aug 2024 #47

I've been the legal guardian of my 73 year old big brother ever since our parents died. Marcuse Aug 2024 #48

I'm sending a hug to you, ragemage democrank Aug 2024 #50

This is where you can do it and you'll receive support for every word. blm Aug 2024 #51

You, AND YOUR ANGER, are appreciated here, ragemage! 70sEraVet Aug 2024 #53

I am so sorry that this hurt you. HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #54

K n R with.... JoeOtterbein Aug 2024 #55

when one has been teased , harrased and bullied in school and at my apartment complex. AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #56

Great post. Scruffy1 Aug 2024 #57

Their cruelty is boundless. They have been trying, trying, trying to find a weakness on our side to exploit, and now LaMouffette Aug 2024 #59

Well said, and Thank You for saying it. Think. Again. Aug 2024 #60

Nothing irrational about the rage you feel Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #63

STUPIDITY IS THEIR ... Xoan Aug 2024 #65

Thank you canetoad Aug 2024 #67

As a mother of an adult son on the autism spectrum I am appalled at the meanest of the reich wing media kimbutgar Aug 2024 #68

Yes, empathy should be viewed as normal. mjvpi Aug 2024 #70

Making fun of the disabled is a growing republican attribute. dsharp88 Aug 2024 #73

Republicans are miserable! Bluethroughu Aug 2024 #74

No one can understand JDAcme Aug 2024 #75

K&R spanone Aug 2024 #77

I am a special educator evemac Aug 2024 #78

I saw what they said about Gus Squidly Aug 2024 #79

The behavior of the GQP shows who they are... cruel, heartless monsters. Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #80

To say musclecar6 Aug 2024 #81

You uplifted me! pandr32 Aug 2024 #82