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hlthe2b

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13. I hope you find what you seek. I know safety/self-preservation is a big part of that as it is for all of us.

Reply to ColinC (Original post)

Tue Jan 21, 2025, 07:16 AM

Jan 21

From a mental health perspective, I hope you likewise have trusted like-minded individuals offline to support you. For many of us, we don't really have that, and trusting new people who come into our lives to allow for frank discussion is as unwise and risky as it would have been in the 1930s in Germany. That comment no longer feels as hyperbolic as it once did. No longer is it "trust but verify," but rather totally "verify" and then consider "trusting..."

Take care of yourself.

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My farewell to DU [View all] ColinC Jan 21 OP

Godspeed, my dear ColinC. I hope your path will bring you joy. nt CaliforniaPeggy Jan 21 #1

I'm sorry to see you go, but I truely understand. Bluethroughu Jan 21 #2

I am sorry to see you go but I understand. Peace for your next journey. LoisB Jan 21 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Jan 21 #4

I completely understand. Abolishinist Jan 21 #5

I plan to post only in Activist HQ. usonian Jan 21 #6

Take care - Keep your account, and come back and see us sometimes. GoneOffShore Jan 21 #7

Good Luck Roy Rolling Jan 21 #8

Aww... We'll Miss you, Colin! Cha Jan 21 #9

We'll be here for you, but I think I understand. alwaysinasnit Jan 21 #10

Be well and remember that you always have a home here. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 21 #11

I think the worse thing any of us could do right now... S/V Loner Jan 21 #12

I hope you find what you seek. I know safety/self-preservation is a big part of that as it is for all of us. hlthe2b Jan 21 #13

Peace ColinC Clouds Passing Jan 21 #14

Sorry to see you leave bdamomma Jan 21 #15

I have been at DU for years and have also left it for years. When I leave, I just go without announcement. elocs Jan 21 #16

DU mail me please Sok Jan 21 #17

I will miss your posts m8, strip your feet of lead my friend and remember fear gives courage wings........ Celerity Jan 21 #18

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