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CatWoman

(79,724 posts) Wed Nov 6, 2024, 05:14 PM Nov 6

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Some may find this silly, but I'm on the verge of crying [View all]

I've been holding back all day and maybe I'll feel better if I just let it go.

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Some may find this silly, but I'm on the verge of crying [View all] CatWoman Nov 6 OP

Go for it! ananda Nov 6 #1

Not silly. Healthy. 2 Meow Momma Nov 6 #2

This. 🤗🤗🤗 LiberalLoner Nov 6 #21

Not silly st all. I don't trust anyone who's not crying today MaryMagdaline Nov 6 #3

I'm not crying because I'm too pissed to cry radical noodle Nov 6 #50

Maybe they "choose" their policies based on whatever their horse says he's for. mobeau69 Nov 6 #58

Go ahead. Let it out. In It to Win It Nov 6 #4

I've been too numb to cry. It will come. Lonestarblue Nov 6 #5

My tears welled up a couple times today, but the shock & fury is still too raw for me to let go Attilatheblond Nov 6 #78

just let it all out NoRethugFriends Nov 6 #6

No. Not silly at all. Play some tunes, let the tears fall. Solly Mack Nov 6 #7

Tears for Fears? nt BidenRocks Nov 6 #69

Cute. But, yes. Works. Releases tension. Solly Mack Nov 6 #75

You are not alone, CatWoman. Kid Berwyn Nov 6 #8

When my wife gets in tonight; I need a hug... EarthFirst Nov 6 #9

i had to take the day off CatWoman Nov 6 #11

Same onecaliberal Nov 6 #18

Hoping to take off tomorrow, displacedvermoter Nov 6 #29

Same for me. It ripped the vail from my eyes. onecaliberal Nov 6 #38

i severely misunderestimated my fellow americans CatWoman Nov 6 #73

We did just that. Too in a rush and still shell shocked this morning. paleotn Nov 6 #68

This man has been there all day. When I was trying to console wifey this morning, I couldn't hold them back. Ferrets are Cool Nov 6 #10

You, me, and others -- we get one day for this. Intractable Nov 6 #12

You can here. blm Nov 6 #13

Not silly at all MustLoveBeagles Nov 6 #14

I don't find it silly. I'd bet many of us (myself included) have been this way much of the day. hlthe2b Nov 6 #15

I was numb until her concession speech. Then it all came bursting through. Blaukraut Nov 6 #16

Her speech brought me to tears too zeusdogmom Nov 6 #24

This is a very sad moment for our country Blue Owl Nov 6 #17

Grieving and mourning are needed! An ongoing process, in community when possible - n/t KatK Nov 6 #19

Laugh all your laughs SomedayKindaLove Nov 6 #20

My eyes are all sore and puffy because of all the tears i have cried. Trueblue1968 Nov 6 #22

Mine too BunkieBandit Nov 6 #51

Let it out. Pacifist Patriot Nov 6 #23

You are not alone in that. n/t CousinIT Nov 6 #25

I woke up sweating Roc2020 Nov 6 #26

I'm not remotely close to crying. I'm more angry than I have ever been PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 6 #27

That's me Jilly_in_VA Nov 6 #28

Me too alarimer Nov 6 #30

I cried several times today. It didn't help. Native Nov 6 #31

. Baitball Blogger Nov 6 #32

Go ahead and cry. TomSlick Nov 6 #33

KitFox KitFox Nov 6 #34

Welcome to DU!!!!! bdamomma Nov 6 #45

KitFox KitFox Nov 7 #87

Yes, looking at the faces in the crowd, FemDemERA Nov 6 #53

I get it. Just worked out on heavy punching bag for 25 minutes and feel better. But I may have to do it a lot this week. Silent Type Nov 6 #35

I've been crying all day. Island Blue Nov 6 #36

Let it go bdamomma Nov 6 #37

Not silly at all. This has hurt more than I could imagine. I'm old. But I am breaking for our young Nanjeanne Nov 6 #39

Please do it! You need the release and may MuseRider Nov 6 #40

It's not silly wryter2000 Nov 6 #41

I'd guess just about any psychologist or grief counselor would encourage that. calimary Nov 6 #42

Grieving the loss of a very good friend - Democracy. Killed by a nobody and his criminal friends. A victim of a crime. SupportSanity Nov 6 #43

If Lady Liberty bdamomma Nov 6 #48

We all feel that way. Grumpy Old Guy Nov 6 #44

Nothing silly about it. Lady Liberty just took a gut punch. Evolve Dammit Nov 6 #46

A good cry. yes barbtries Nov 6 #47

Feeling that way much of today. elleng Nov 6 #49

Nothing silly about crying today. TNNurse Nov 6 #52

I didn't know the outcome until this morning. Wanted one last night of peaceful sleep. Dem2theMax Nov 6 #54

I just had a good cry and I'm Blue_Roses Nov 6 #55

I so feel you tenderfoot Nov 6 #56

Have a good cry. madaboutharry Nov 6 #57

me and 2 of my employees crying today CommonHumanity Nov 6 #59

Do it Deep State Witch Nov 6 #60

I feel betrayal Dem4life1234 Nov 6 #61

Exactly how I feel. Diamond_Dog Nov 7 #84

I was in my car today and felt like crying kimbutgar Nov 6 #62

I did my crying early this morning. Jack Valentino Nov 6 #63

You're not alone, CW. COL Mustard Nov 6 #64

I cried for 3 hours today cate94 Nov 6 #65

❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 6 #66

I am right there with you! aurora the great Nov 6 #67

Not silly and yes it might help... Ysabel Nov 6 #70

I've had numerous small and large cries duhneece Nov 6 #71

I can understand your hesitation. However... CBHagman Nov 6 #72

Not silly at all! hatrack Nov 6 #74

It's okay to cry. BlueKota Nov 6 #76

Find a quiet, private, and comfortable spot. magicarpet Nov 6 #77

No it isn't. We as a country are no longer an honorable country. We were given a choice as a JohnSJ Nov 6 #79

hugs to you, CatWoman fishwax Nov 6 #80

I was just thinking about this! I have not cried Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 6 #81

I get it. mzmolly Nov 7 #82

I want to cry but it won't come out. OnionPatch Nov 7 #83

Go ahead......ya need it, I've been bawling off and on since I woke up yesterday...... a kennedy Nov 7 #85

We've all had a GIGANTIC loss CatWoman Faux pas Nov 7 #86