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Faux pas

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Fri Mar 13, 2026, 02:02 PM

16 hrs ago

the saying goes hamsterjill, when you're going through hell, just keep going! Sending you extra roaring woman vibes!

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You just don't realize the stress until you can't deny it. [View all] hamsterjill 17 hrs ago OP

Am with you, hamsterjill UpInArms 16 hrs ago #1

Damn straight! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #7

You speak for me. flashman13 16 hrs ago #12

Oh yeah! Same vintage, similar story. I hear you. Easterncedar 16 hrs ago #2

Our vintage IS fierce!!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #8

I get you. blogslug 16 hrs ago #3

I know. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #9

OMG, I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB 13 hrs ago #55

Agreed. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #60

I'm way past... 2naSalit 16 hrs ago #4

You hang in there!!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #6

Moving away... 2naSalit 16 hrs ago #11

Preach it,sistah! BattleRow 14 hrs ago #42

Indeed... 2naSalit 13 hrs ago #59

It is. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #61

Like Faux pas 16 hrs ago #5

Appreciate those vibes very much!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #10

Yep Faux pas 15 hrs ago #14

Ok, now i have to put my Helen Reddy cd on. Delmette2.0 14 hrs ago #44

That song forged a generation of us!!!!! hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #62

For sure Faux pas 7 hrs ago #88

K&R orangecrush 15 hrs ago #13

Word irisblue 15 hrs ago #15

I hear you! Loud and clear! Silver Gaia 15 hrs ago #16

We know how to fight. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #63

Exactly! Silver Gaia 4 hrs ago #92

Right there with you, hamsterjill! HeartsCanHope 15 hrs ago #17

Right here with you hamsterjill gademocrat7 15 hrs ago #18

I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is FailureToCommunicate 15 hrs ago #19

I think your strategy is a good one! hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #21

Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good... FailureToCommunicate 14 hrs ago #43

Gotta try this!!!! hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #78

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I'm a never Trumper from day 1 and that's a hill I'll be proud to die on if it ever comes to that Ponietz 15 hrs ago #20

Damn straight! hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #22

I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year Ponietz 14 hrs ago #36

Texas wasn't always a bunch of idiots. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #38

Sending ❤️❤️❤️ ultralite001 15 hrs ago #23

When the going gets tough... hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #64

Time for us to rise up... ultralite001 11 hrs ago #70

We're gonna need a catchy acronym... ultralite001 11 hrs ago #71

It Is Absolutely Overwhelming! BBbats 15 hrs ago #24

totally hear you Kali 15 hrs ago #25

I hear you hamsterjill, and you are not alone. Keep on keeping on! c-rational 15 hrs ago #26

Good job otchmoson 15 hrs ago #27

Sounds like a perfect rallying cry to me... littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #28

Great post, Hamsterjill! nuxvomica 15 hrs ago #29

Speak!! angrychair 15 hrs ago #30

I know! hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #41

We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety..... OGBuzz 15 hrs ago #31

My stress level keeps rising and it is young_at_heart 14 hrs ago #39

It's because you are wise. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #80

The Trump voters must no be forgotten. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #79

That's the way to do it! kooth 15 hrs ago #32

Thank you so much for this post! hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #81

hey girl Skittles 15 hrs ago #33

Skittles!!!!! hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #65

This VERRRRRRY Cranky Crone is sending you all positive vibes. niyad 15 hrs ago #34

Thanks. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #66

Know exactly how you feel lady! Hey Joe 14 hrs ago #35

Im pretty much the same way. Figarosmom 14 hrs ago #37

Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins. Donkees 14 hrs ago #40

Thank you for sharing. You're story is relatable and inspiring Ilikepurple 14 hrs ago #45

Amen! Fantastic post. LoisB 14 hrs ago #46

Righteous rant! calimary 14 hrs ago #47

Oh lawdy, hj, can I relate. EuterpeThelo 14 hrs ago #48

Take comfort in the knowledge there are 10's of millions of us Buddyzbuddy 14 hrs ago #49

Roar on LOUDER!!! Moostache 14 hrs ago #50

Yep! DownriverDem 13 hrs ago #51

I hear you! I am living a parallel experience. yellow dahlia 13 hrs ago #52

Dr. Pepper is more qualified to lead HHS than Trump's pick. blm 13 hrs ago #53

I hear you. MLAA 13 hrs ago #54

I'm with you, Jill! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #57

A great OP malaise 13 hrs ago #58

Same here stillspkg 12 hrs ago #67

Feel the same Tree Lady 12 hrs ago #68

With you Wild blueberry 11 hrs ago #69

I love you! bluescribbler 11 hrs ago #72

And we love all of the men who "get" it hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #73

You are smart samplegirl 9 hrs ago #74

Reaching our limit KT2000 9 hrs ago #75

Great story and post Traildogbob 9 hrs ago #76

Covid lockdown did it for me. ananda 9 hrs ago #77

Hang in there, Jill.... slightlv 8 hrs ago #82

I can sense the strength in your post. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #84

Don't....I hear yah. sprinkleeninow 8 hrs ago #83

And peace be unto you, as well. hamsterjill 7 hrs ago #89

Roar. mr715 8 hrs ago #85

Wish I could rec 1M+ happy feet 8 hrs ago #86

Count me there, sister! Trueblue Texan 7 hrs ago #87

Here's the thing - I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech 6 hrs ago #90

I get ya chuck-o-duck 4 hrs ago #91

I totally understand! Last week one night I was asleep and the hallway smoke alarm Ziggysmom 2 hrs ago #93