11/22/22 is a neat date, kinda makes my brain happy. Got me to thinking that if I like this one, then I’m really looking forward to 11/22/33 and also 11/22/44 😊

@Museek You are stronger than you think and your times of greatest struggle will grow and shape you into a person you’re proud to be: kind, determined, and self-motivated

@rakshy Thank you 💖

@FreyaMeansLady First off, I’m glad you’re protecting yourself

I agree abuse is certainly cause for that choice but is not the case in the two situations.

And the impact to extended family is my specific concern. There’s a grandmother who may never hear from her grandkids again who was in no way a part of the conflict that drove the separation in one case and a grandfather in another. My heart just breaks for them.

Hope this helps with context and hope you’re doing ok

@GentlyFeral Those are certainly worthy of that, and you have my sincerest sympathies you had those experiences.

Nothing like that has happened in either of the two different families I’m referring to.

I myself told my bio dad I couldn’t speak with him anymore because of his abuse of me. Yet, if he contacted me now I would still take the initial call and determine for myself if he was being sincere or abusive and discontinue contact if warranted.

@rakshy I’m not blaming anyone, and I would ask them why they did it if they’d actually communicate. That’s the problem, they won’t talk with anyone unfortunately

Today’s #HappyTruths

Ms Rubin gave me a heapful today:

Here’s the full gift article: https://wapo.st/3GA1kWr

I can’t understand adult children who completely walk out of their entire family’s lives. How can someone choose that cruelty? Sure you may have a beef with a particular family member but that’s no reason to stop seeing or talking to your grandmother who’s not involved or younger cousin who doesn’t understand why this person they looked up to is no longer around. The ease with which young adults drop all contact with people who care greatly for them makes me sad.

@Reciprocity OMG we would be in such a world of suck if he’d gotten a second term. The vaccine rollout would have been mismanaged, the shipping crisis would be escalated way worse, and Ukraine wouldn’t have been supported.

One of the very rare times I agree with Henry Olson. On balance, Biden has done a fine job of rallying the world to support Ukraine.

Gift article:
https://wapo.st/3hRA1wm

@phase Sweet dreams and may tomorrow bring you some unexpected smiles

I 💖 this so much

https://counter.social/@phase/109366296428285656

Today’s #HappyTruths

I’m grateful I have heat in the cold weather
I adore my Jeep and look forward to trying off-roading since she’s trail-rated
Nose boops for the win, especially my oldest pup
My friend who had to go to the ER yesterday is ok and back home
COSO peeps are the best, kindest, caring folks I’ve ever met online. Hugs and love today to all who need it 💖💖💖