What Made You Cry Today?

[Miss Scarlett]

Something that made me incredibly happy and feel very special...

[~baby~doll~]

Waking up away from my Sweetheart who is out of town. SHE will be home tonight so this will be the last tear filled morning. i miss HER so.

[alexri]

The truth. Hindsight.

[Bard]

The song Wanted it makes me cry because it speaks to the heart of how I feel about desd I want not need to be sure she never doubts that she is wanted needed loved I made her doubt so much early on and I need to make up for that and she desires to be secure in the knowledge that she is the best thing that ever happened to me I have found my souls other half my one true love

[~baby~doll~]

thinking of someone and feeling nostalgic for what has never been.

[rockybcn]

letting go of a hurt and feeling it release me......

[maryam]

Stupid people at the park not watching their kid and making me fall off my bike.... There was bloodshed and everything.... People need to keep an eye on their kids. This four ish year old ran across the bike path, I swerved to miss her and ran into post and went over the handlebars. The real kicker is, the monster was HEADING FOR THE RIVER and her parents were 60 feet away, all LA LA LA LA not even watching her.

And then they yelled at me to look where I was going. I was looking! Otherwise, it would have been a much worse accident.

[firecat242]

Watching the ASPCA commercial where the dogs and cats need care and a forever home. Why do we treat creatures this way?

[Daktari]

Stupid people at the park not watching their kid and making me fall off my bike.... There was bloodshed and everything.... People need to keep an eye on their kids. This four ish year old ran across the bike path, I swerved to miss her and ran into post and went over the handlebars. The real kicker is, the monster was HEADING FOR THE RIVER and her parents were 60 feet away, all LA LA LA LA not even watching her.

And then they yelled at me to look where I was going. I was looking! Otherwise, it would have been a much worse accident.

As a daily cyclist I am made solely responsible for the safety of other people's children and/or dogs on a regular basis. It drives me bonkers.

I hope your injuries heal quickly.

[maryam]

As a daily cyclist I am made solely responsible for the safety of other people's children and/or dogs on a regular basis. It drives me bonkers.

I hope your injuries heal quickly.

Thanks! If it happened again, I'd hit the post again instead of the kid... I'm trying to think of it this way... 4 year old was running full tilt towards a river without an adult close enough to save her if she fell in. Both of the adults had their backs to the river at the time, so they wouldn't have seen her go in. So it sucks that I'm all banged up, but the kid's alive. Not smooshed, not drowned, not missing... That's good, right?

[Sparkle]

stress + worry + low blood sugar = the overwhelming anxiety trifecta. :|

[Daktari]

Thanks! If it happened again, I'd hit the post again instead of the kid... I'm trying to think of it this way... 4 year old was running full tilt towards a river without an adult close enough to save her if she fell in. Both of the adults had their backs to the river at the time, so they wouldn't have seen her go in. So it sucks that I'm all banged up, but the kid's alive. Not smooshed, not drowned, not missing... That's good, right?

Absolutely! It's always best to avoid hitting a living thing despite the elbow/knee skinning potential. I would rather aim for the oblivious parents/owners muwhahahaaa! :winky:

[bkisbutchenuff]

.....assumptions.....

[thedivahrrrself]

Everything.... it must be getting close to pony time...

[cinnamongrrl]

My clients have been married for 57 years....

He was puttering around doing this and that while she sat in the living room...when he finished he said to her, " Ok babe! I'm all yours now!"

It just touched me...after all these years...they still enjoy their time together...

:blush:

[candy_coated_bitch]

Nothing!! There's a first time for everything.

[RockOn]

One of my fav neighbors, Leon (a big, loud, cheerful afro american guy around 65 years old) had a heart attack several days ago. He is home now. After work, stopped by Sams Club and picked up 2 rotisserie chickens and a watermelon. Took it with a card over to his house. His wife, Sharon, answered the door. She is a sweetheart. Leon was napping. We talked, then she gave me the biggest hug. Got a little wet-eyed walking back to my place. I know he will be okay. This is one of the coolest people. He drives a big rig, bright yellow cab and knows I love it. When he sees me, he blows that deafening horn and yells out to me with his booming voice. And I can hear him laughing. They always bring me good food around holidays. Sharon makes the best pound cake E-V-E-R! Sharon was smiling when she hugged me but I knew she was understandably upset.

[Bad_boi]

A heart to heart with an old friend.

[Hollylane]

There was something about the way that she told me that she misses me today, and wishes she could be with me right now. It really hit me.

[SirLucian]

who do not tell the truth

[DaddyNik12]

thoughts of my past and whats happening presently to me , stress ,I feel a big emotional turmoil is still coming towards me just don't know when

[Canela]

Chuck. It just kinda hit me really hard today...

[grenade]

We had to let a new hire go. I knew it was right but it always feels wrong.

[pajama]

Thinking I have lost a friend....or two.

And talking woulda/coulda/shoulda with an ex.

[MsBluem]

Work. This place is making me hate something I have loved and wanted to do for almost 15 years. But I'm kind of stuck. Couple that with money woes and I'm kind of a mess.

[MaggieBluIze]

My Daddy, BluIze's Bass is at a memorial right now for the mother of Hys children
that Hy was with for 16 years ...
:praying::praying::praying::praying:
It is so very hard to not be by Hys side.
Hy knows I am with Hym always and
that Hy is forever in my thoughts and my :heartbeat:.

*sending out lots and lots of :heartbeat:, strength, :praying: and support*

[Tony]

I'm not the crying type; but if I was to get weepy today it would be because today is Oct 8th.

[Scots_On_The_Rocks]

Usually this type of thing doesn't bother me, but today, having one of my head-start kiddos say I was ugly and fat, managed to get under the armour and leave me feeling a little raw and sad. It never ceases to amaze me how cruel little ones can be.

[LaDivina]

Unexpectedly hearing a song that reminded me of something that was lost.

Fortunately, it was immediately followed by one that reminds me of something I've gained.

[DMW]

URL:http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/

Starting at the 22 min mark. Put tears in my eyes. A woman in a shelter and working was going to get her first apartment and she doesn't get it because
Of the govt shutdown and the help of some federal funding from HUD.

Dior Hall is her name. And what an example of strength she is. Amazing.

[Hollylane]

Hearing Chessie yelping in obviously extreme pain today, during his examination. :(

[Scots_On_The_Rocks]

My misunderstanding...
And my mistake in not asking for clarification.
And the subsequent awkwardness and potential hurt that arose from that.

And also knowing that I am reeling cause I want to fix if so bad. :(

[Canela]

Steel Magnolias... 'nuff said...

[Licious]

Feeling grateful for my life and friends who care about me.

[nanners]

My ex of 21 years, who I left 8 years ago, called to tell me that out (now her) golden retriever had to put down last Monday. The dog was 14 years old...I remember the day I picked her out, we were sitting in the grass laughing at her, because she was tugging on my pants leg. She was the runt, and the rambunctious one f the litter. I bonded with her before we even drove halfway home (a 3 hour trip) I took her through obedience school, we had a great time learning together.
RIP Jessie girl...I love you still.

[PinkieLee]

Yesterday, after spending the day with my mom, I realized just how much her memory is fading. Perhaps it's old age, but the fear of what may or may not be scares me to death. She told me how much she "talks" to my dad and how she has a special star in the sky that she calls by his name.... but my entire life, all I've ever known is how many times she wished she would have left him.

I miss you daddy

[puddin']

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10829992

[cinnamongrrl]

I didn't QUITE cry but I could have if I allowed it.....

Looking over materials on Craigslist.....I saw an ad for barn wood....click to have a peek....and it shows an intact barn...which will, of course, have to be disassembled for said wood.....

and

Same deal with some black walnut wood offered...clicked on it and there stood a lovely tree....soon to be dead tree....sigh...

[RockOn]

No bawling here today ... But as I read your posts, it makes me really feel for you.

[MsTinkerbelly]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10829992

Amazing and so touching...made me cry.

[Girl_On_Fire]

This...

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[EmJay]

Feeling so frustrated towards some people in my life who obviously don't realize/care that there is a limit to which one can handle on their own. Sometimes you break and I guess letting go and letting myself cry it out a bit kinda felt like a bit of a release.

[Jar]

Driving to work and the car going the opposite direction hit a little squirrel. He was writhing in the street so I went back to make sure he was dead and out of pain. Thankfully he was :watereyes:

[Julie]

Waking up to news reports about Philippines. Thinking about my kids who no longer have homes or schools. I am just sad over this and really really afraid for this beautiful land and its people.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Waking up to news reports about Philippines. Thinking about my kids who no longer have homes or schools. I am just sad over this and really really afraid for this beautiful land and its people.

We've been watching everythng we can...my boss can't reach her family there and neither can my friend. Sad beyond sad.

[Talon]

The ending of a chapter...that I never believed could ever possibly end.

And yet it did.

[cara]

The feelings of hopelessness and pure exhaustion at working to be a better version of myself...only to fall short time after time. Nice and sweet only go so far. Wishing i can be seen for more than that.

Have a god weekend, y'all!

[Jar]

The feelings of hopelessness and pure exhaustion at working to be a better version of myself...only to fall short time after time. Nice and sweet only go so far. Wishing i can be seen for more than that

Never change! Nice, sincere, honest goes a long way in my book. Don't change you and the right one will find you

[Martina]

The picture of the Pope kissing and holding the face of the man with the disfiguring disease.

[Gemme]

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[JAGG]

Waking up to news reports about Philippines. Thinking about my kids who no longer have homes or schools. I am just sad over this and really really afraid for this beautiful land and its people.

My sister-in-law is from Eastern Samar. Her whole family lives there . Her two sisters, two brothers, mother, father, grandparents, aunts uncles cousins etc. In a small village called Ticling. It is such a small village you won't find it listed on a map. Their home is literally 100 ft from the ocean. The typhoon hit land directly into her village. She hasn't heard any news at all since Fri. We are hoping for the best, but I have a real bad feeling about it. Real bad.

[Julie]

My sister-in-law is from Eastern Samar. Her whole family lives there . Her two sisters, two brothers, mother, father, grandparents, aunts uncles cousins etc. In a small village called Ticling. It is such a small village you won't find it listed on a map. Their home is literally 100 ft from the ocean. The typhoon hit land directly into her village. She hasn't heard any news at all since Fri. We are hoping for the best, but I have a real bad feeling about it. Real bad.

I am so sorry Jagg.. I still have been unable to reach some of my teachers there. Many are in remote villages as well. All we can do is hope and pray that our loved ones are okay and safe. I will include yours in mine.

[JAGG]

Update: My sister -in -law received a call from her mother today, everyone is fine. They made it though the initial storm, now for the hard part. Thank you to everyone who sent me a kind message and prayers. Julie I hope you get the same good news as we did !!!

[cinnamongrrl]

Pain did...and I watched a sappy movie.... :blush:

[Leigh]

A real sappy song; I hate when that happens lol :p

[sis]

I work in a really large school of 3500 students. My grade level (Grade 1) has close to 300 students. I don't know every child, but they all know the five English speaking teachers involved in their education.

We found out this morning that one of our students passed away yesterday from a 'brain seizure' (not sure of the technical term as it didn't translate well).

All of us are mourning the loss of this child.

I still feel so sad.

Deb

[imadiva]

The lack of basic human kindness ! What happened to just being nice ! OMG ! I felt like I was surrounded in a cesspool of negative ,angry people today ! I really understand the stress of everyday life and yes I get that the holidays are very difficult for some people but REALLY ! I try very hard to always look at the Bright side but today was very challenging ! Tomorrow is another day ! :)

[puddin']

watching "precious" again...

[WingsOnFire]

We had our Christmas lunch at work today... there are 6 of us that eat lunch together daily.. We are a motly crew and crack each other up every day... today was no exception..

It ended with the ring leader laughing so hard she chocked on her drink... I offered to beat on her back until she either started to breath or died... yes we really do like each other..

:beerbros::pendulum::bully:

[Amber2010]

Last Night I cried for the surgery I just had. I went in with a lump and they ended up giving me a full hysterectomy. I no longer want children and it may seem stupid but for me the choice has been taken away and the loss of all that was in there the good and the bad was something I was not prepared for. I am not the sum of my parts I am still a woman and I keep telling myself that but still ...

[Asari]

... and I'm ashamed of the way our "modern" society treats old people, handicapped people and animals behind closed doors.

[Kätzchen]

I didn't cry (per se), but I felt teary:
the good kind of tears.

My interview with a potential employer went incredibly well and I was invited to continue through extended invitations of interviews, for next week. I left with the feeling that I've found a great place to work. It feels like 'home', to me, which is a fairly good sign.

I'm looking forward to next week's activities (and totally prepared).

[WingsOnFire]

Today I went to a Christmas Leather Holiday party... I participated in a round robbin of spankings to Christmas songs.. I was exhausted from laughing so hard I cried. It was hilarious especially when the ten tops doing the spanking couldn't remember the words and invented some of their own.

[Soon]

family crap

[Joness]

Well, this wasn't an outward cry or show of tears but I felt like I was crying on the inside, definite inside tears, finding my people . . .in the UK :-) Was quite an emotional moment . . . .

A friend gave me a loan of this book titled 'There Is No Word For It' by Laura Bridgeman she will introduce me to her and F2M friends in February 2014. The book has a number of short monologues written by F2M's from in and around London UK. Anyway, enough of me banging on here is part of what I read:

DREAMS

When I was growing up,
I always refused to wear girls' underwear.
My grandmother bought boys' underwear for me.
Y fronts :-)
My mother never asked any questions.
When I was growing up I always wanted to be a boy.
I had a dream that I would go to bed, and wake up as a boy.
Or say now I'm eight and when I'm nine I'll be a boy.
But that never happened.
It's now some years later.
And it has happened.
At last . . . . .

:mohawk:

[DaddyNik12]

an unexpected email .. tear rolled down my cheek ... ..I couldn't reply even though I wanted to

[girl_dee]

Daddi's card....

[little_ms_sunshyne]

I had a few exhaustion tears...

[LaDivina]

Saying goodbye. :(

[TruTexan]

I didn't cry but I feel like life just got to me today.

[cinnamongrrl]

stripping my bed.....and by doing so.....knowing I was eliminating all physical trace of my lil Cricket from the bed we shared....

[Rockinonahigh]

Paying the plumber for unstopping my tub,It took him all of 20 minute's then cost me near $150.00 bucks.I know it could have been worse, but dam.

[WildHorses]

Remembering others have many more hardships than I.

[Jess]

waking up...

[WolfyOne]

Went to go take care of my rescues this morning and found one passed over the rainbow bridge.

Digging a hole to bury him only made me cry more.

Me along with the other rescues have spent the day mourning him in their catuary.

[Jar]

I'm so happy for my mom because she gets to see her grand kids again after 14 years.

Endless tears because I won't be a part of it

[Bèsame*]

watching a new mother having to deal with her very sick baby. It tears my heart up.

[Mel C.]

Which time? I hate hormones

[candy_coated_bitch]

Relationship problems. What else is new?

[cinnamongrrl]

seeing and petting a dog very similar to my late Cricket....and then she did something that Cricket always used to do....I had to excuse myself abruptly and have a good cry in my car...it was bad enough I had just come from putting flowers on her grave.... :(

[Mel C.]

My therapy session today...caught me a bit off-guard, but I think I feel better now so yay!

[WingsOnFire]

watching a friend of mine fall apart after her husband best friend lover and Daddy walked out of her life after breaking up in a text...

[AnAwkwardAccident]

My partner's dream of studying sea turtles will be a reality next May -- I'm so excited & proud of them!!!

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

Yes guys cry

The immense pain in my hand was one reason..

The look on my sisters face as the tome past and my niece still isn't home and I was unable to comfort my sister. I guarantee that my niece herd her uncle explain 18 or not you respect your mother enough to call way before you walk in the door at 130am

[SirenManda]

Seeing pictures of my mother physically wasting away. She has Hep C from blood transfusions in the late 80's and its starting to show physically. It's emotionally devastating to see a highly educated and beautiful person who could do so much for the world, wasting away like that. I've been crying on and off all day, I just want to save her.

[cinnamongrrl]

frustration.....and loss.....

[AnAwkwardAccident]

Being overwhelmed with emotions. Our dog is sick. She vomited everywhere last night and I'm so worried about her....I have our car to clean out and due to an unfortunate turn of events, there's food for 100+ spilled all over the car. Feeling helpless and stressed and just wanting to run away with my partner and live in the woods...

[WingsOnFire]

frustrated emotions that I quickly got under control.. just not before I shed a tear or two.. but thats ok.. cleanses the soul right?

I am looking forward to the day I get to start my new job..

[EnchantedNightDweller]

As I left my diagnostic mammogram with yet again more bad news (another needle biopsy in two weeks), the insensitive workers at the front desk sing songed "Have a nice day!" I went into the restroom and broke down.
But how fortunate I am to have my wonderful Alix, who talked to me for a long time and comforted me.:love1:

[RockOn]

Last Wednesday night very late, I googled pit bull kill shelters. I have been considering getting another 4 legged companion for Kevie and I. A little lite weight mixed bully girl. I thought I should rescue one from a kill shelter. Well, these heartbreaking images came to my screen, one in particular, an enormous mound of dead bully types inside a kill shelter. That photo is and will forever haunt me. Next day at work, on into the morning, I went searching for my little girl bully ... ended up at NY high kill shelters. There are 3 there. Now I have fallen in love with these dogs. I know their names, which of the 3 places they are located, their antics, I watch videos of these precious babies. I have memorized their ID numbers. I am not sleeping much, up checking to see who made it through their "date to destroy." I've been sitting at work, looking at their status. When I see the word GONE beside one's name, hot burning water falls out of my face and throat feels like it is choking to death on a softball because they did not make it past their destroy date. Not just today, but every day beginning last Thursday. Most of these dogs are less than a year old up to about 2 or 3 years.

I must figure out a way to get a handle on this and a stronger hold on myself. I have been crazy about dogs since I could crawl. I have photos of me still in a diaper sitting in a puppy pile of my grandfather's collie pups - so happy!

Dogs rock and they are the greatest ever. (in my book, anyway) They will never belittle you, betray you, slight you or play games with your head. And will always love you, be happy to see you. That is right.

[SirenManda]

Dealing with PCOS while I already don't feel good. Back hurts, sides hurt, couldn't even finish shopping today. Just stresses me out, causing me to be upset and cry cause I hate feeling like I can't do everything all the time.

[cinnamongrrl]

missing my girls....

missing my lil Cricket...

I really wish they were here with me...all of them....

[MsTinkerbelly]

My daughter left today for Illinois to help care for her Father, and i am so proud of her for putting her life on hold to help out.

I got a little teary eyed when she took off.

[LaDivina]

This is from a couple days ago...being able to apologize to my first partner for the way I treated our friendship after our breakup, and having her graciously and lovingly accept my apology.

*waterworks*

[Bèsame*]

I'm watching the dynamics of my parents relationship change as they age. I'm sure their fear of losing each other is terrifying for them, just as it will be for us when we lose one. As my brothers and I rallying around to help and support, it absolutely kills me that one of them rejects our help.

I cried along with my brother today, after hearing what happened today. No one said this was going to be this painful. It's not fair of us being robbed of our time to spend with them before it's too late.

[ProfPacker]

my wonderful older, grown up daughter calls me to tell me that a close friend of mine and the family (my partner and I started the adoption process from China with them) died suddenly today.

I am in shock and crying but I hold in my heart my daughter calling and saying "I don't know how to break this to you easily" she told me and she said that there never is an easy way to take this in. She made sure that we were all going to go to the family. She reached out to her friend right away. I admire her strength and her ability to not shy away from the hard things in life. Maybe I did something right. My children are beautiful, caring kind people and citizens of this world.

[Sweet Bliss]

Second degree burns across the fingers and part of my palm on my right hand. Blisters formed almost immediately. Trip to ER... Just got home..... geezus.....

Pain is unpleasant. But tolerable .. gotta love pain killers and modern medicine. (f)(f)(f)

Please send chocolate ....

[girlin2une]

Finding out one of my cousin's baby twins died from SIDS. I just held him 2 weeks ago...

[Kenna]

What made me scream and cry...
I just fell up the brick porch steps rammed both legs into brick just below knee. Had caught toes on bottom step where rain recently washed dirt away. Am waiting on roommate to get home. May have broke left leg.
So much for plans to grill my rainbow trout tonight.Dammit.

[SleepyButch]

A song and a memory.

[Kenna]

I'm not crying now but I am worried and scared. Ice is helping some with swelling but not pain.

[clay]

I'm not crying now but I am worried and scared. Ice is helping some with swelling but not pain.

So sorry for the fall, Kenna! Sending positive energies your way for it to be soft tissue contusions and no fractures!

[SleepyButch]

I was coming into the house from the garage and paying attention to the dogs so that they didn't get out. Well, when I slammed the door shut behind me, my left ring finger got smashed! Talk about painful. I had a good cry, put some ice on it and got over it but hell.. it hurt! Still does... aside from the blood collection under my nail, I think I'll live.

[cinnamongrrl]

yesterday...

the unfairness of the aging process....

[Orema]

secrets

tired of holding onto them

scared to letting them go

one way of feeling in control is in not moving forward

there is a temporary comfort in that

[Enchantress]

The death of someone extraordinarily dear to my heart ...

[Shystonefem]

I don't cry..... :bigcry: (Yeah...right)

I don't remember the last time I cried. Was a while ago.

[Bubala]

Being all alone in this cold cold world...

[Gemme]

This (http://www.aol.com/article/2015/12/07/heartbreaking-moment-captured-between-police-officer-and-his-partner/21279880/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl22%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D-1132677448) story. I was lost when I got to the picture.

[Bèsame*]

I needed a Christmas card for my Mom, so off to Target I go. I went to the card aisle and a card caught my eye. All I saw was Mom. As I pulled it up out of the slot, the words...and Dad, appear. I totally lost it. This is the first year, my Dad is not included in my card I send. As I stood there with, big tears coming down, I frantically looked for the , just Mother section. Of course, next to it was to Dad from daughter. I stood there and had a moment.

I really hate the fact my Mom has to be alone on Christmas. She has great friends that will see to it she won't be. I'll take comfort in that.



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[starryeyes]

My job.... ugh. So stressful!

Tomorrow will be a better day!

[JDeere]

A friend from high school, his dad passed away this morning.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Being fully wiped out and no answers.

[Shystonefem]

Being fully wiped out and no answers.


Sometimes, in silence you can find answers. Meditate or just sit .... silence can be very eye opening.

Hugs...

[cinnamongrrl]

A conversation with my mom....

We had to have the talk about the aging process. She isn't old yet but has some health concerns....

Its just super hard to have to think that way about my own mother. I remember her in her 20s and it's hard to acknowledge that she won't be forever young....or forever here

[cinnamongrrl]

My job...

Losing people you care about is difficult..even if their passing is the best thing for them...it leaves a void...

[Gayandgray]

Not cry but it made me really said to hear that a coworker quit today.

[Kätzchen]

My mom and I drew especially close this morning as we talked about life and how life has been so incredibly hard for both of us. I'm only one of her children that has kids of my own, so we share an unique perspective due to both of us being mother's to our children. She's going to be off work for ten days and will be spending time with me when she comes to my home state for work related agenda, so it will be so nice to see her and strengthen our relationship with each other. But we had a good cry, this morning. I love my mother, dearly.

[Runner]

Watching a rescue worker overcome with emotion after rescuing a baby girl from rubble after an air strike in Idlib.

The photo of a 5 year old boy bleeding from a head wound in Aleppo who is so traumatised that he doesn't even cry when left alone in an ambulance.

I hear people constantly complaining about providing refuge to people affected by war and indiscriminate attacks against civilians in their own homes. It makes me heartbroken and furious in equal measure.

[Okiebug61]

Realizing that the Install Manager at my job is not going to recover from a massive stroke he had this last week. They have attempted to remove him from the ventilator twice and it has failed. They are going to make one last attempt tomorrow. I am fearful that he is not going to make it and will be leaving a wife and a 13 year old daughter behind.

We are all hoping for a miracle!

[Blade]

Nothing made me 😢, but I am having a flood of memories watching ncaa 🏈 this season. My Aunt who died unexpectedly in the Spring loved our team. Although she lived in Texas she still loved those orange tigers and would commentary the whole game. Even in emails, before texting and Facebook came along. I miss her a bunch this season, she'd be proud to be a Tiger.

[Gayandgray]

Missing my dog Brandy really bad. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her and wish she was here.

[cinnamongrrl]

I didn't cry yet but I might still...

I visited with a beloved client after a months absence.

I'm sad to say she is increasingly confused. Her communication ability is worsening. I wasn't prepared for such a drastic decline in such a short time.

That's all I have to say about that. Sigh

[Gemme]

Not today but yesterday. I went to see A Dog's Purpose. I cried through at least half the movie.

[clay]

Today....but were tears of gratitude!

I a so very blessed with some incredible folks in my life!!

Humility...a good healthy dose of it...I have had mine plus many others' too BUT it just makes me stronger & more determined in life...:)

[Kenna]

Preparing for the trip home without my sweet, old furbaby. And his ashes haven't been returned to me yet. Hurts my heart he's not with me to return home. He was such a happy, loving, sweet, quirky love bug.

[SirenManda]

My mom asked me about a situation with someone I used to be close to, and I just rambled off some really surface "Life goes on you know" quote. Inside, it felt like my heart was bleeding. People move on, situations change. The feelings can remain the same. I waited until I was alone and just felt the tears running down, silent crying is my coping mechanism when I have no control. It's time to accept the situation.

[Miss Scarlett]

My sweet little kitty who passed away last Thursday evening. She would have been 20 in May. I miss her so much.

[FireSignFemme]

My sweet little kitty who passed away last Thursday evening. She would have been 20 in May. I miss her so much.

It can be so difficult to a lose a pet you heart and soul truly love. I'm sorry for your loss.

[cinnamongrrl]

Not today but alllllll day yesterday....

My mother decided not to visit. She had a fight with my oldest child (who is also coming down)and is being somewhat childish....in my opinion...and not coming now til June.

Ive only been working all day....after 12 hours of work mind you.....to get the house ready.

SO frustrated!

[Gayandgray]

Just thinking about some of the stupid, impulsive decisions I have made lately and regretting them....... I had a good cry this morning and now nothing left but to figure out how to remedy the situation!:praying::praying:

[akiza]

two songs one of clean bandit and zara larsson symphony and the other of selena gomez it ain't me it makes me emotive

[Gayandgray]

A non-supportive friend.

[Soft*Silver]

my daughter is attempting to achieve her longest held dream...go to Africa and teach at one of the Tanzania schools.

She is a kindergarten teacher in an inner city school. She has wanted to go to Africa since she was a toddler, grabbing my resource book on Africa and thumbing to it with her blankie at her side. We watched The Color Purple every year and she has known she wanted to name her first child Violet since she was 8 years old, from watching that movie.

She has made a few attempts, but hasnt been able to pull it all together. After the birth of her second baby (just 2 months ago!) she decided she wanted to get this done, to show her children to reach their dreams...like I had shown her by reaching mine. Yes, thats what my kid said...

this made me cry...

we have been at odds with each other over the years, but since the birth of her babies, we have gotten closer. She sees a part of me that she forgot, loving her babies. She realizes how much I have always loved her.

I will do everything I can to help her get to Africa this time...it WILL happen!

[Kenna]

Getting texts from friends in NC about how gas stations are already out of fuel, stores are out of supplies and water and how much trouble they had at work and afterwards, makes me upset I can't be there yet to help. (My return trip has been delayed) I feel like I'm letting them down.

[Gayandgray]

My stepdaughter. She blames me for all her problems in the world...... As if I'm the one putting a gun to her head making her shoot dope in her arms! I'm so done. I'm so fed up.

[girl_dee]

The extent to which she spoils me...

[Blade]

ESPN college game day...lol yeah really! I may seem like a hard ass but really Im a softy. Especially when it comes to kids animals and old people

[Kätzchen]

Must be something in the air, I dunno really.
But I feel teary today.

[Gayandgray]

Must be something in the air, I dunno really.
But I feel teary today.

And me as well.......

[Gemme]

Not a damn thing. My life is looking up now.

[cricket26]

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[Gayandgray]

My hormones are all wonky so I cry for absolutely no reason, or for dumb stuff!

[easygoingfemme]

I work for a feminist organization. Like, a kick ass feminist organization. So I was completely caught off guard when I walked in to the lobby today and saw them setting up their breast cancer awareness month display. It was a fucking bra-pong game with huge pink bras. Breast cancer awareness is not a frat boy drinking game mashed up with lingerie. It's a disease that attacks and tries to kill one in every eight women. I couldn't believe it. I addressed it quickly with our executive director and our two HR/PR people and they took it right down and felt horrible. But when my ED came in to apologize I just cried. As a breast cancer survivor myself, with a mother who is a survivor, and a grandmother who I lost to breast cancer... I brace myself for stuff like this in the month of October (breast cancer awareness month) but I never thought I'd face it at work.

[hopelessromantic69]

The news that my cousin lost his battle with Pancreatic cancer at 5:15am this morning. RIP William Whipple, loved and will be missed. He is now with his parents and brother.

[Kenna]

I was at dinner with friends at a small, buffet style "fish camp"...
There was an elderly man sitting by himself behind me...
On my trip to the buffet, I noticed how thin he seemed, with his shoulders rounded forward, his face always looking down to his plate, very shy if we made eye contact, wearing an old but very clean and pressed blue work shirt, his baseball hat well loved and the bill helped shade his shy, gentle eyes...his leathery skin giving away that he's most likely worked outside all his life...

On my next trip, I noticed how slow he was eating from his very tidy, devided plate. And how his hand was shaking a little as he lifted his spoon.

After I returned to my table, I took cash from my purse, then got up again, drew the attention of our waitress to speak with her out of ear-shot, told her to pay for his meal and keep the rest for herself, and to make sure no one allowed him to pay for his own dinner. She was shocked but quietly nodded.

Later, I heard her ask him a question...he responded that he had already paid his bill. She left, then came back and told him someone had paid for his meal, and she told him he could have his money back....he told her something I couldn't hear.

After he left, she came back to me to share with me what he had told her.... After she refunded his money, he said "the good Lord blessed me today... This morning at church, a nice lady gave me $20 to get lunch today. Then someone gave me $10 so I can eat tomorrow. I am truly blessed.".... And she said he had asked earlier if he could take extra food home from the buffet...she had to tell him that was against policy unless he bought from their menu but if he had leftovers on his plate, he could cover it with his napkin to take it home...she said the entire time he had been there today, with each trip to the buffet, he placed a small amount of food on another plate and covered it with a napkin.

She said he used to come in every Sunday, but now she rarely sees him.

She patted me on the shoulder and told me that I would be blessed for what I did. I didn't do it for blessings or a pat on the back... When she said that, I was still sitting there with chills and nearly in tears thinking about how he said "so I can eat tomorrow"... ...."so I can eat tomorrow"....

[girl_dee]

seeing a pretty scary looking guy hitchhiking on the interstate with a dog in tow, its fucking hot out. i wanted to pick up the dog so badly.

[2qt]

My daughters hug.... She always seems to know when I need them most....

[Sweet Bliss]

damn teeny bopper movie.

[LOQUI]

...a person experiencing homelessness

[Orema]

Reading about 12-year-old Daniel Pocklington and the racism he faces. I don't usually cry at work, but I couldn't hold it in when he asked "What have I done?"

[LeftWriteFemme]

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[REA33]

When the death’s just
being friendly within life,
suddenly it does remind me,
life’s only a journey
to a valley of the death.
How and when I shall get in there?
I am still on the waiting list .....
=============================

Just lost a friend of mine who died
and suffered from bone cancer.
She was happy now,
deeply long sleep in peace
free from pains.
Yet the living ones feel the loss.

[girl_dee]

saying goodbye at the airport.

[Lifesymphony]

Finding out my son's cancer is in remission.

[cinnamongrrl]

Friggin everything... it was just one of those days

[Shystonefem]

Realizing that my cancer is probably back

[Gemme]

Realizing that my cancer is probably back

I'm sorry to hear this.

[girl_dee]

Realizing that my cancer is probably back

so sorry Shy.... holding good thoughts for you......

[Lifesymphony]

Realizing that my cancer is probably back

Thoughts are with you.....never give up the fight.
LS

[clay]

Realizing that my cancer is probably back

Oh gosh, am so sorry to hear that, Shy! Sending good energies your way! Stay as positive as you can......

[Kätzchen]

Patti (Reagan) Davis coming out in an op-ed for The Washington Post and featured in an subsequent New York Times article, revealing her past sexual assault, from years ago, in support for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.


I identify with women who have suffered sexual assault and harassment because I'm an survivor myself.


I really hope that this watershed moment is capitalized on in really big ways and that another predatory type individual is not placed or elected into an position of power that will affect women for generations to come.

Super proud of Ms. Davis, Dr. Ford and all the other women who have broken the sound barrier on sexual assault and harassment issues our society has ignored for far too long.

[Chad]

Our Military, I was gripping at my contractor today when he said something about serving in Iraq. I stopped dead in my steps and reached out my hand to shake his hand and I said Chuck thank you for your service.

Americans that chose to serve our country are near and dear to my heart. My dad served in the Navy.

[gurlnextdoor]

There was a story about a dog being abused horribly in ways a person shouldn't even create and when the rescuers came to get him he wagged his tail at them. For that dog to still have faith in people when it was people that hurt him hurt my heart. To not hold a grudge when if i was that dog i think i would turn on anyone who tried to come near me. i was crying so hard i had to stop reading. There should be a very special place in hell for anyone who hurts an animal.

[~ocean]

Realizing that my cancer is probably back

((((((( shy )))))))))) think positive , sometimes its just the fear of knowing it can come back . any scans scheduled ?

[girl_dee]

some very very touching words from my Mel. Wow. Tears of joy.

[Gemme]

The new PSA from Sandy Hook Promise. The girl at the end got me hard.

Don't watch it if it could be triggering. It's very in your face with regards to school shootings.

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[MrSunshine]

The new PSA from Sandy Hook Promise. The girl at the end got me hard.

Don't watch it if it could be triggering. It's very in your face with regards to school shootings.

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OMG! What fresh hell! What crazy person came up with this?
This was not triggering for me but it is the most messed up thing ever. How is this supposed to help anything or one?
I’m very curious about others opinions on this. Maybe I’m missing something here? I actually watched it a few times.
This is NOT an attack on Gemme in any way I’m honestly just baffled, not about posting it but the creation of it.
Anyone care to discuss?

[MsTinkerbelly]

OMG! What fresh hell! What crazy person came up with this?
This was not triggering for me but it is the most messed up thing ever. How is this supposed to help anything or one?
I’m very curious about others opinions on this. Maybe I’m missing something here? I actually watched it a few times.
This is NOT an attack on Gemme in any way I’m honestly just baffled, not about posting it but the creation of it.
Anyone care to discuss?

I watched the video and had a knee jerk reaction of “what the fuck good will this do?” , but I also understand that most of America (most people in general), have the attention span of 3 seconds. As soon as the next shooting occurs, we rail against guns, talk about mental health, and then bury our heads in the sand until the next mass murder.

Maybe the point is shocking America out of the complacency it has pulled over itself like a warm cloak?

I am not for banning or taking away guns, but I also find it unacceptable to have our children murdered in school (or anywhere), so how do we wake people up?

[Orema]

OMG! What fresh hell! What crazy person came up with this?
This was not triggering for me but it is the most messed up thing ever. How is this supposed to help anything or one?
I’m very curious about others opinions on this. Maybe I’m missing something here? I actually watched it a few times.
This is NOT an attack on Gemme in any way I’m honestly just baffled, not about posting it but the creation of it.
Anyone care to discuss?

I watched the video and had a knee jerk reaction of “what the fuck good will this do?” , but I also understand that most of America (most people in general), have the attention span of 3 seconds. As soon as the next shooting occurs, we rail against guns, talk about mental health, and then bury our heads in the sand until the next mass murder.

Maybe the point is shocking America out of the complacency it has pulled over itself like a warm cloak?

I am not for banning or taking away guns, but I also find it unacceptable to have our children murdered in school (or anywhere), so how do we wake people up?

I'm all for banning some guns and taking away some—couldn't happen soon enough for me.

And, I really like this commercial. It underlines what we find important (i.e., colorful school supplies) and what we choose to ignore (the gun violence our children face in school). Shame on us.

Hoping the ad agency or creative team that put this together wins some awards.

[MrSunshine]

I watched the video and had a knee jerk reaction of “what the fuck good will this do?” , but I also understand that most of America (most people in general), have the attention span of 3 seconds. As soon as the next shooting occurs, we rail against guns, talk about mental health, and then bury our heads in the sand until the next mass murder.

Maybe the point is shocking America out of the complacency it has pulled over itself like a warm cloak?

I am not for banning or taking away guns, but I also find it unacceptable to have our children murdered in school (or anywhere), so how do we wake people up?

Maybe it is about shocking people. Yeah, I’m not for children being murdered anywhere, anytime for any reason as well.

[MrSunshine]

I'm all for banning some guns and taking away some—couldn't happen soon enough for me.

And, I really like this commercial. It underlines what we find important (i.e., colorful school supplies) and what we choose to ignore (the gun violence our children face in school). Shame on us.

Hoping the ad agency or creative team that put this together wins some awards.

There are definitely guns (which I’ve stated long ago in other threads) that belong no where. I believe this to be true even as an Army Vet.
I personally found no importance in the school supplies but wondered only at first what was going on with that. (Basing this off of the fact Gemme gave a trigger warning)
I found myself thinking about the mother who received the text from the young girl at the end of the video. Imagining how it would have felt after finding out why she received it.
Thank you both for responding I appreciate it.

[Gemme]

I'm all for banning some guns and taking away some—couldn't happen soon enough for me.

And, I really like this commercial. It underlines what we find important (i.e., colorful school supplies) and what we choose to ignore (the gun violence our children face in school). Shame on us.

Hoping the ad agency or creative team that put this together wins some awards.

Excellent points, Orema!

There are definitely guns (which I’ve stated long ago in other threads) that belong no where. I believe this to be true even as an Army Vet.
I personally found no importance in the school supplies but wondered only at first what was going on with that. (Basing this off of the fact Gemme gave a trigger warning)
I found myself thinking about the mother who received the text from the young girl at the end of the video. Imagining how it would have felt after finding out why she received it.
Thank you both for responding I appreciate it.

I put the trigger warning out there because some of our members have experienced gun violence in one way or another directly or have had family or friends experience it. Although the ad centers on school shootings, I thought that sometimes any connection to the traumatic event could be hurtful to someone.

I think the point of the ad comes in the final line of text at the end. School shootings are preventable. There have been several cases in which a concerned school employee or a parent have spoken to authorities about unsettling posts or comments made by someone and police have been able to stop school shootings before they happen.

Also, I think it shows what kids face when this situation comes up and maybe even ways to help them survive it. I can't say for sure that I'd think to make a tourniquet out of a sock. I'd probably waste time looking for a belt or rope.

You raised a good point, too, about how the mother would feel knowing the reason she is getting that potentially final text from her daughter.

We're so callused and jaded that it takes something incredibly shocking and in your face to catch our attention. The ad succeeds in doing what it set out to do; to wake us up and start a dialogue. I learned about it off of the Today show. The real work comes in figuring out how to fix the problem.

[easygoingfemme]

I've been keeping busy planning a big combination birthday party for my mother, my sister in law, and my younger nephew. Mostly doing the planning has kept me from feeling missing my brother too much but there were some bumps this week. Looking at cards for my mother, my sister in law and nephew and seeing ones that I know my brother would have given them if he was still here. And today just putting the final touches on the party. My brother should have been there putting it together with me. I rallied and the party was wonderful. But getting there was a bit hard on me.

[Kätzchen]

A former boss of mine was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. It hurt to hear him tell me about it because he has been my hero twice in life. I couldn't cry when he was telling me about it, but after I left, the other day, tears were streaming down my face.

[Kätzchen]

Last night I saw a kid dragging a several month old puppy. The choker strap was tight around the neck of the puppy, and I watched the puppy whimper and cower due to the cruel treatment by the kid. Most likely, the kid's parents are being mean and cruel to the puppy too.

It made me cry.

I called and made a report to the metro area hotline for animal cruelty and mistreatment.
Hopefully they will respond before too long.

[Orema]

I went to Walmart's supermarket this morning to pick up some scallions and frozen burgers. A woman comes up to me while I"m in the self-service checkout and asks me how I'm paying for this. I tell her a debit or credit card, thinking she works at Walmart and is gonna tell me it's cash only (or something along those lines). She then asks me if she can pay it forward by paying for my two items. I ask her name (Sherice), tell her yes, and thank her for her generosity.

The tears start flowing as I exit the store. A woman smiles at me as we pass (she has on a mask but I see the smile in her eyes). I stop her, tell her what just happened to me, and ask her if she would let me pay it forward by accepting a five-dollar bill. She accepts it, thanks me, and we go on about our day.

Lucky me.

:bow:

[Canela]

Justice for George Floyd. God is good.

[firegal]

Justice for George Floyd. God is good.

There were many tears of justice today! Thank god!

[Kätzchen]

I had a client today who told me about their Clown List. LMAO. I laughed so hard that I ended up in tears because his rationale about who makes it onto his Clown List was so heartbreakingly true.

[Blade]

Big cry was last Thursday. Cried for hours. Today wasn't really a cry just a few tears rolling down my cheek as I climbed up in my truck after picking up Skippy's ashes. I sure miss my boy.

[Gayandgray]

Just thinking about how much I’m still suffering from having had Covid19. I’ve not been right since and the doctor says I probably never will be the same

[akiza]

Hum thinking of mom did it and life generaly how much i feel like it's going nowhere depressing

[Kenna]

Broke my wrist Sunday. Have cried each day since. Absolutely miserable pain. Then the ortho got the cast too tight so that adds pain. Can't fix it until tomorrow

[Vincent]

It's Been 4 weeks since Scouty passed away
I wake and think its a nightmare n then realise she's gone
I can't seem to get my shit together

It;s terrible to say my cousin hung himself 3 days before Scout died,but Scouts passing is crippling me.

I don't even want to see people,or talk to anyone

I know ppl think she was just a dog

She was my everything,having cancer,I had even set up a trust for her,so her medical n food would be covered,if I died.

I cry most of the time n just drug myself of a night

I feel her death has broken me

She was so phisically healthy
To have dementia but be si fit for 11.5 yrs,feels so unfair

[Teddybear]

Realizing that the thoughts I had were true. I just dont understand why ppl have to lie.

Finding out I was just being used to repair her house and once that was done she was done with me.

[Bèsame*]

Realizing that the thoughts I had were true. I just dont understand why ppl have to lie.

Finding out I was just being used to repair her house and once that was done she was done with me.

Oh Teddy, I'm so sorry. Please know I'm here with a shoulder for you😢

[Kenna]

While at the lake today, memories of my sweet, old furbaby and how much he loved to camp and enjoy his time at the lake. He was such a sweet, good boy.

[FireSignFemme]

I didn't cry in real time, but I cried in my dreams today? Sometimes there's just no escaping.

[Gemme]

Yesterday. Sometimes, life is a giant swift kick in the nuts, you know?

[Stone-Butch]

Not with literal tears but with a very sad heart I just heard that our Glorious Queen has covid-19. At 95 years of age I do hope She can survive this damned thing after all She has been through in life. God Save Her.

[clay]

Learning Sunday afternoon that our beloved Juney aka T rex was fatally shot...my heart is broken...I can't stop crying!!

[Kenna]

A few texts from my son

[Kätzchen]

The horrible news about the latest tragedy in our country (fucking gun culture down in Tx). I'm not surprised that Beto O'Rourke got arrested for calling out Abbottt on his lunatic policy on Guns. Three Cheers for Beto.

::staredowninprogress::

[Bèsame*]

Seeing a clip of the parents arriving on the scene to the school shooting in Uvalde. Such chaos and pain. My heart hurts for families of the victims. I also found out that one of the teachers who had died, her husband died of a heart attack. All of this is so very sad.

Assault weapons. What are they good for ? Absolutely nothing.

[Genesis]

It's been over two years since COVID... and the transition to the "new normal"...
i am not sure when the pain and grief is going to leave humankind alone to let us catch our breath... it seems infinite...
and as much as i colour the situations with my silver ink sharpie...
there seems to not be enough to hide the fact that it is too much so all i can do is sit and cry....

[JDeere]

That everyone is so divided that they can't wake up and see, we are doing exactly what the government wants us to do, divide!

[FireSignFemme]

Learning one of my doctor's made a mistake and should have never prescribed the two medications he did in combination. I don't know what caused it but awhile back there were some complications with a surgery he preformed. I cut him some slack because anyone can make a mistake and it wasn't anything major. I lived, I wouldn't have even known if he had he hadn't said anything. Plus he seemed upset, remorseful, bad it had happened. Now here we are and another thing. I'm not exactly sure why but this time I just broke down crying. Maybe because I learned it on my own and haven't had a chance to discuss it with him yet.

[Stone-Butch]

We go through so many things that we do not truly understand "why me"? Unfortunately what is, is.

Try to keep a positive attitude until you have spoken to your doctor and get the full story. Not knowing is so very hard to bear by ourselves. Know that others think of you as well and wish you only the best outcome no matter what it is can give comfort.

[cathexis]

Damn, sometimes wish I could have a good cathartic cry. Haven't cried in years. As a person with Aspberger's, I just go numb when things get b

[Stone-Butch]

My brother's dog is now in a nicer place on the other side with lots of other animals to romp with. No more pain, able to jump and play again and happy he had a fulfilling life with his dad. I was happy I could ease my brother's pain and give him comfort, he is the last along with me of our family of 6.

[Gemme]

Learning one of my doctor's made a mistake and should have never prescribed the two medications he did in combination. I don't know what caused it but awhile back there were some complications with a surgery he preformed. I cut him some slack because anyone can make a mistake and it wasn't anything major. I lived, I wouldn't have even known if he had he hadn't said anything. Plus he seemed upset, remorseful, bad it had happened. Now here we are and another thing. I'm not exactly sure why but this time I just broke down crying. Maybe because I learned it on my own and haven't had a chance to discuss it with him yet.

Maybe time for a new doc? It's not like he bumped your car and scratched the side; this is your life! If you can't trust your doctor....I can't imagine how sad and betrayed I would feel. I'm sorry this happened to you.

[Bèsame*]

Yesterday I had an appointment with my doctor and all he said was how have you been....then I let loose with the water works. He handed me the Kleenex box and let me be. It definitely was a long time coming. I have withheld the tears for a long time. I have gotten teary eyed when I talk about my Mom. I shut it down as fast as it comes. Not good.
Anyway, he answered lots of questions and I realize, its gonna take time. We/She isn't as young as we once were. We are now slower to heal and recover.

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He did ask the other questions. I'm not depressed, just stressed.

[clay]

Learning a dear friend passed away 07/11/22 (terminal cancer)...

Had missed her posts on FB, so went to her page.....RIP, dear K.....soar higher & higher now

[dark_crystal]

I brought a photo of Brittney Griner and her wife to my altar and taped it up where my Santa could see her. I got through the first part of the prayer and then just had to wave my hands toward the photo, I could not finish. I am so devastated for Brittney and Cherelle.

[Blade]

Seem to be getting a little weepy in my old age. I didn't cry either time but did get a little teary-eyed. Looked on FB this morning to see my best friends grandson was born Friday evening. She died in 2020 but she would have ate him up! Then I saw a dog I recognized from 40 yrs ago (not mine) my heart melted when I read it and realized the poster was yup the owner of that dog. She was so smart and funny. And kept my drunk ass company a few nights as well

[dark_crystal]

I brought a photo of Brittney Griner and her wife to my altar and taped it up where my Santa could see her. I got through the first part of the prayer and then just had to wave my hands toward the photo, I could not finish. I am so devastated for Brittney and Cherelle.

Not getting any better :watereyes:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I saw a TikTok of a dog who lives his whole life on a chain in the yard. The neighbor, who was recording the TikTok, said he's reported it to the police, but they don't do anything. He also said he stole a dog from them once that was in the same situation, and they just got another dog.

Those people deserve to be put on a chain in the yard, naked, surrounded by people who don't speak their language, fed and watered at someone else's whim, and completely exposed to the elements.

It makes me so sad to see how many of the animals in this world are mistreated. I try to get them out of my TikTok queue, but sometimes one sneaks up on me.

I have my one new rescue dog and she's all I can handle for right now. I have spent a small fortune taking care of all the health problems she came to me from the shelter with. And we're still getting to know each other. I have to face the fact that I can't save them all, but I can save at least one. :bigcry: :angry:

[Soft*Silver]

I’m very active in my city’s politics, especially when it comes to animal abuse. I helped pass a new chain law in our city! No dogs are allowed to be chained outside for longer than one hour! And we strictly enforce itI saw a TikTok of a dog who lives his whole life on a chain in the yard. The neighbor, who was recording the TikTok, said he's reported it to the police, but they don't do anything. :

[nina03]

I saw a TikTok of a dog who lives his whole life on a chain in the yard. The neighbor, who was recording the TikTok, said he's reported it to the police, but they don't do anything. He also said he stole a dog from them once that was in the same situation, and they just got another dog.

Those people deserve to be put on a chain in the yard, naked, surrounded by people who don't speak their language, fed and watered at someone else's whim, and completely exposed to the elements.

It makes me so sad to see how many of the animals in this world are mistreated. I try to get them out of my TikTok queue, but sometimes one sneaks up on me.

I have my one new rescue dog and she's all I can handle for right now. I have spent a small fortune taking care of all the health problems she came to me from the shelter with. And we're still getting to know each other. I have to face the fact that I can't save them all, but I can save at least one. :bigcry: :angry:

This is a hard one for me, too. All of the animals I've ever shared life with were rescues. There are so many who need warm, loving homes.
My newest rescue is Sage. She looks like a pitbull-rottweiler mix. She was found running wild in an apple orchard in Yakima, WA. They had to live trap her, because she was so afraid of humans she wouldn't approach anyone. She was badly injured, and we think she may have been hit by a car. She was terrified of people. She was pretty young, maybe 10 or 11 months, but had clearly already had puppies.

We got her last March. Since then, she had her injuries treated, including a surgical repair on her left rear knee. She has been spayed. We take her to training classes. She is like a different dog. She is affectionate, playful, funny, and so very smart. She has gained weight, so she is no longer skin and bones. Her fur has gotten softer and fluffier. She plays a lot with our other two dogs, and she is so snuggly with dogs and humans alike.

Someone clearly abused her before we got her, but her life is better now. I can't save all of them, but I saved her, and I hope that people see what can be done with a dog like her that not very many people might take on, and think about doing the same with another dog who needs help. Adopting Sage was one of the best decisions I ever made.


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Also, for thread compliance, and totally off the subject of my sweetheart doggie, the thing that made me cry today was finding a comment in my facebook memories from a friend who died this past June. It sort of hit me all over again that she is really gone, and I won't get to hug her again. Her death was very unexpected, and I have not fully integrated it yet. The grief about it comes in waves, sometimes when I least expect it. She died as a result of domestic violence, and I now know three women who died pretty much the same way. It's heartbreaking and infuriating all at once.

[kittygrrl]

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O no Christine McVie has passed away:vigil:

[Gayandgray]

Getting the news that the Grandkids’s “other Grandmother “ died. It’s been awhile since my spouse and I saw her but we talked on the phone. You just never know when your time is up…………

[GeorgiaMa'am]

The boi is in the hospital with a stent in his kidney and kidney stones, but that's not the most worrisome problem. They saw a spot on his lung on the x-ray, and it's one that was there the last time he was in the hospital. It has grown. It might be leftover pneumonia from the last time he was in the hospital, or it might be cancer. They are doing a biopsy tomorrow if they can get a surgical team together on a Saturday or on Monday if they can't. The healthcare system is so f'ed up, and he really needs everyone on their best game right now. I don't know what to do, so I had a big boo-hoo this afternoon.

[nhplowboi]

Well not quite cried but made me hella sad. I looked out the kitchen window this afternoon to see my "Red" start to get carted off by a hawk. She is a Rhode Island Red that has been here for a couple of years. As I was watching, the hawk dropped her and I went running out to tell her to lay still so it wouldn't come back. Too late. Good old nature.....she had already been disemboweled and was already deader than a doornail. The other 4 hens were in the barn tonight but I will miss my Red and as Dee has said.."If you have livestock you will have deadstock.".

[Orema]

Seeing this photo of Tori Bowie wrapped in the U.S. flag. She died this week. She was one of my heroes.

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Tori Bowie after winning the silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Credit: Adrian Dennis/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Receiving the funeral Thank You cards I ordered in the mail. The one on the outside of the box says "Love Lives On". It reminded me of a song I once sang in a chorus:

Love lives on
Beyond goodbye.
The truth of us
Will never die.
Our spirits will shine
Long after we're gone
And so our love lives on.

[Kätzchen]

Today I had my oral biopsy to remove what they thought was cancer.


I don't have cancer.

I had a fibrous lesion inside my mouth due to my jaw being off (TMJ) and kept accidentally biting the inside of my cheek -- for years.

It's like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and by the way, on June 6th will mark 1 year being smoke free (for life).



<<<<<<<<<~~~~ teary, so grateful, thankful and so humbled.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Accidentally calling someone else by Dixon's name.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hearing He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

Telling my mom about Dixon's passing, and realizing that it won't be too much longer before my mom can't remember who I am.

[Soft*Silver]

My hips are in horrific pain tonight. We are expecting a freeze tonite after many warm days. If I could cut my legs off, I would….

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Talking to my therapist. I keep thinking I've finally told everyone about Dixon's passing, and then there will be someone else.

Also, last night I was cleaning out my voice mail, and realized I still have the one from when Dixon first asked me out. I have some voice mails from my Dad too - he died about five years ago. That was a good, loud 30-minute cry.

[Kenna]

I cry every day since I learned the news almost 2 weeks ago...
My best, dearest friend up North has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer after a really bad stroke.

My new Love gave me the greatest gift ever by taking me to see her and say goodbye. His selflessness, compassion and tenderness made me cry.

Seeing the most amazing, strong woman in the world so vulnerable and weak absolutely tore my heart out.

[Soft*Silver]

I’ve been crying all day. Losing my job has been traumatic for me, my dog has been suffering with arthritis and I’m scared to death. I’m not gonna be able to afford her treatment. She’s going to be nine in February so she’s actually very young to have developed arthritis so badly. I just took her into the vet and spent a lot a lot of money on allergy medication and arthritis medication. The allergies are under control. But she can’t even put her foot on the ground. She cannot bear weight on it at all! I have loved all my dogs and each one of them has been special. Moondoggy is exceptional. I can’t stand to see her in pain! I have to call the vet on Monday. I can’t stop crying…

[Kätzchen]

The thought of losing my brother to his long illness and fight with diabetes. Wish I could go see him but airfare is outrageously expensive. By early spring we might could go. I just tear up and weep at the thought of losing my brother. :(

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My sister's distress. Our mother is now in a geriatric psych ward, having her medications evaluated. She could be there for up to two weeks, and my sister feels that she has abandoned our mother. Also, I think she's feeling out of control - that's an unusual situation for her, and it makes her extremely uncomfortable.

She told me how much she hates to cry. She just stuffs her feelings down and ignores them. I suggested that it might be good for her to get them out. (I really think she could use some therapy.) She just said she can't stand the feeling, and it makes her head hurt and she feels "mushy".

She also misses our mother. She said when the transport people took her today it felt heartbreaking, as if they were taking one of her children. My sister and mom have lived together for the past two years, and then my sister found her, what we thought was, the perfect nursing home. It's six minutes away from my sister's house, and she has been to see our mom every day since we moved her there, two weeks ago.

I'm worried about Mama too, but she's just going through the system, going through all the red tape of living in a nursing facility. The geriatric psych ward in this hospital specializes in what she needs, and I'm sure they will take care of it as soon as possible (I hope - I do have dark thoughts about them keeping her as long as possible to run up the Medicare bill). But then she will get back to her nursing home, and my sister will get back to her daily visits. She can check in with the nurses daily and attend all of Mama's caretaker team meetings and feel like she's in control again.

I just hope my sister doesn't break.

[Gayandgray]

When one of my coworkers asked me how my spouse was doing? I just burst into tears because come January she will be 81 years old and she is in heart failure. They replaced the battery in her pacemaker last month. She knows she doesn’t have long. We have talked about her wishes. She wants to die at home. And my dear Mother has Alzheimer’s and doesn’t usually know my sister and I most days anymore. I’m heartbroken that I’m going to lose my spouse and my Mother and I’m not able to cope anymore. All I do is eat to kill the pain and I’m almost at 300lbs. I hate how my life is going right now but I know there are other people way worse off then me.

[Kenna]

I cry every day since I learned the news almost 2 weeks ago...
My best, dearest friend up North has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer after a really bad stroke.

My new Love gave me the greatest gift ever by taking me to see her and say goodbye. His selflessness, compassion and tenderness made me cry.

Seeing the most amazing, strong woman in the world so vulnerable and weak absolutely tore my heart out.

My heart is crushed into dust and tears will never wash away the pain I feel. She passed peacefully, surrounded by love. The world is a much less colorful, empty space without her.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A Korean drama, Extraordinary Attorney Woo. I must have just needed a good cry, because it wasn't even really that sad.

[Soft*Silver]

I love that series. And it touches me that you cried. It demonstrates your ability to be empathetic.


A Korean drama, Extraordinary Attorney Woo. I must have just needed a good cry, because it wasn't even really that sad.

[Blade]

Had an I want my Daddy moment today for a few hours. I missed him when he was still alive but he wasn't always present mentally. Now that he is gone when I miss him I really struggle. 😢

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I just became overwhelmed today by everything - three deaths this past year, chronic kidney disease, constant pain. I had a little cry, not a big boo-hoo.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Puppies. I thought I left this behind when I went into menopause.

[Blade]

My power made me cry today. OMG!

[Kenna]

Thinking about a gentle soul and dear friend we recently lost to cancer. His fight was 8 long years.
This makes my second friend since November. Too much.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I cried today but the event happened yesterday.

There was a small pregnant dog in the street, and traffic was busy. I pulled over into the oncoming lane so that traffic had to stop and let her get across. Then I pulled into a parking lot and tried to get her to come to me. The boy got out of the car and tried to catch her. But she wasn't having anything to do with us. We gently pursued her across the entire parking lot of a strip mall, and then she disappeared through a fence.

I hope she had a home to go to. She was wearing a collar. But what if she was planning to have her puppies somewhere behind the strip mall? Poor little thing. It made me cry. And then last night, I dreamed about saving lost puppies in a mall parking lot. So I woke up and cried again.

Me and puppies. It's always the puppies. :dog: (I can't watch those Humane Society commercials either.)

[Kenna]

Memories of my dearest friend.

[Kätzchen]

Learning that a dear friend’s dad was just diagnosed with Lymphoma and that the tumor in his pelvis needs emergency radiation treatment. Their dad is very elderly (late 80s), so I’ve been very teary 🥹.

[Kätzchen]

Former US President and author of the US BILL OF RIGHTS, James Madison, once said Federalist no. 51 paper, published in 1788, that “If men were angels, then no form of government would be necessary.”

Well, we need legions and legions of Angels to safeguard us from the destruction of our country that is being destroyed by the GOP and its toxic leader of crimes (Trump). Trump is no angel. In my mind, he is the personification of evil (King Lucifer).

It’s because of this horrid toxic person that I’m reduced to tears.https://www.politico.com/dims4/default/cb46d01/2147483647/resize/1160x%3E/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.politico.com%2F03%2Fb7%2 Fbe34845541e88bc3b2064f67cff9%2F32-nov-8-adam-zyglis-buffalo-news.jpeg

[Bèsame*]

I had tears today. I saw a beautiful display of things for Mother's Day.

First Mother's without my Mom. I so remember last year.

Mom, I miss you. I know your close, every afternoon I hear the sweet song of the red bird out back.