This may sound really dumb but
I am feeling like I need to give each of you a big hug. Life is getting harder and more worrisome. I just think a group hug would help me a lot right now. If it would help you then hop on. All this time and I really "know" so few of you but we are often really close anyway. I just felt today a growing dread about what is ahead, a lot more than ever before. I think we will win but it is going to cost us a lot. The costs will come from all sides and will be terribly hard. We can do this but I need a hug, really. I would normally never write anything like this, my independent streak stops me usually but today I feel beat and tired. So, if the sentiment is enough to help any of you please join in. Just a hug unless you need more then go for it, I have lots to share I love hugs. We can toughen up soon but right now I need to feel warm and positive feelings.
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Hugs are wonderful, they can get you through most any horrible situation. Thank you. 
Some of them will not forget me and our successful LGBT rights group and our women's rights group. We LOVE here in Kansas, and expect all to be treated with dignity and care, at least the Democrats do. THANK YOU! Keep it going, we cannot afford to wear out
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that is a nice, warm hug and I am sending one back to you. We've got this. Everything good is on our side. We just need to stay up and together. YAY
Thank you. Hang in there
I will share it with you.
Just got back on as I was taking care of my horses, cats and dogs. For me that is essential to my emotional health just like all those things you do. Nobody should or could give up their lives. Enjoy, I have seen you here often enough that I KNOW you are in the trenches often enough. Can you even imagine if you had nothing but politics right now? I think I would be spinning out of control somewhere around Mars. Big to your . Nobody around here is doing too little.
With every hug I feel more power.
to have DU. We understand each other during these trying times. Hugs
I’m 76 years old and I live alone. I’ve always felt it was fine but I’m feeling more anxious lately. A hug would be nice. I wish we could all get together and sing folk songs or something.
I knew you and I had something in common, Walleye. Same age, and might as well live alone. A song came across my mind yesterday: Mike Cross, "Lord Preserve us and protect us, We've been drinkin whisky for breakfast". We are so lucky, Walleye, to have this place called DU to come to when we feel huggable. All you have to do is ask! 
Only way to fix that is with group support and love.
Don't know any of you in 'real life' but here, where I pay attention and try to be a good neighbor, I find so many to admire, and maybe even love. It's nice, in old age when one has lost many loved ones, to find a place where weird new friendships manage to develop and grow.
Years ago, when I would lurk around here, there was a thread called (((((Ripples))))). It made an impact & I think of it often when some small act of kindness crosses my view. You people revive, restore, reassure, and it is a saving grace words cannot describe.
🌹🪻🌸🌺🌷🌻🌼💐 
It always helps me. 🌳🐦
It's been 10 years. He's exhausting & he's getting so much worse. Plan to do something on No King's Day, no matter how small.
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Remember, we're stronger together!
Hug my dog too!
I've been spending so much time in my garden because that world makes sense.
We’re all in this together, and that means we bolster each other up when needed. Hugs to you, MuseRider and to all members of the DU community (if you like hugs 😊
and I'm also in need of a few. Thanks MuseRider.
Back at you, Muse.
Thank you.
On top of all this dumpco garbage, I’m being confronted with major health challenges. More hugs
pure dread. hope felt distant.
life under krasnov is a roller coaster. I honestly believe that nearly half of the country (magats) have #MassSociopathy and the rest of us have PTSD.
Heather Cox Richardson did a live this evening. Her message is honest but never defeatist.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ku8Db6eQnAU?si=kV817gzwNKN481Zr
Thank you.
Here's a long, lingering one from me.
And more from the rest of the crew!
And it doesn't sound dumb at all.
Joe Biden hugging his son, Hunter...
Holding you, + all of DU, in our 🧡💛💙...
Here's a hug, my friend.
Joined DU in 2004 when times were tough
but.....there are exceptions
This is a wonderful idea. I am happy to know you MuseRider.
And consider this a snuggle from a little Yorkie named Suki. 
It means a lot, and makes a difference.
And a hug for the group
Right back at ya!
I think we can all use a group hug right now.
Just kidding. That is nice
Every day I still can’t get beyond the idea that it is back in the White House. WTF. I think it is affecting my mental health.
plus tons of Peace, Love and Joy!!!