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Jeff Tiedrich's avatar

let me once more repeat my comment from previous days off, "by the way, I am very aware of how lucky and privileged I am. most people do not have a hundred thousand or more people who care about them. that has to make a difference in the grieving process. so, once again, thank you. I love you all"

Krista Allen's avatar

It's heartbreaking that you have to grieve while the convicted felon burns everything to the ground. I hope you feel the hugs and love we're all sending you, Jeff.

Jan Moon's avatar
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Yes! Yes! Yes! Love to you, Jeff. Please know we've got your back. And, to quote me: TRUCK FUMP AND THE WHORE HE RODE IN ON. My sign for Saturday's NO KINGS rally. Have a restful day.

Miselle's avatar

I'm thinking about mine....whattya think about this?:

"HAMBERDERS!

DO THE JOB CONGRESS WON'T DO!!"

Linda McCaughey's avatar

How about:

YOUR BIGGEST AWARD WILL BE IN HEAVEN.

PLEASE GO FIND IT.

Carol Jacobson's avatar

OMG! I might have to steal that sign!!

Jan Moon's avatar

Help yourselves.

CL Tee's avatar

I'm using it! Brilliant.

Cathy Rady's avatar

P.S. . . . (and I don't mean Stormy)

Mike Hammer's avatar

Jeff, you are a mensch among men. Please take care, we love you!

William Burke's avatar

^^⬆️⬆️⬆️👍🙏❤️

Dr J's Sanity Space's avatar

💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️

Unity In Defiance's avatar

Grief is the reminder that love exists and continues on.

Beth Dickson-Gavney's avatar

Thank you for setting an example for those of us who struggle with practicing self-care. You remain in our hearts and we are sending you love and wishes for peace.

Joyce's avatar

Joe Biden probably said it best, that, "one day, the memory will bring a smile to your face before it brings a tear to your eye." Grief follows no rules; it comes and goes as it will, unexpectedly; it will not be controlled or commanded. Keep this thought through the waves of pain: we only grieve for what we truly loved. And that memory will be a blessing.

cablecargal's avatar

This statement by Joe Biden has helped me so much with dealing with my grief. I've thought of it just about every day and sometimes I do smile before I cry. It's getting better but it's been 8 years.

HI2thDoc's avatar
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May happy memories provide you with some comfort.

Oft, in the stilly night

Ere slumber's chains have bound me

Fond memory brings the light

Of other days around me

--Thomas Moore

Linda Rudzinski's avatar

Hugs. You’re the best, Jeff.

Michelle Kenoyer's avatar

Glad you're taking care of you!! 💗💗💗

Wendymae's avatar

You are well loved, Jeff and I thank you for whatever words you can manage. I know you say it helps to write but I really don't know how you do it.

Syd's avatar

I can only tell you, from experience, that it does get easier. Problem is it never gets back to as good as it was, it just gets to be different kinds of good times that you learn to appreciate. It sounds like you're doing very well with your coping strategies - just hang in and go day to day.

Meanwhile, thank you for keeping me sane through these impossible political times.

Morgan's avatar

We will all be here Jeff. Not one of us is going anywhere. Take your time. Some days will bring you peace and joy and some days will suck .. I’ve been there.. wishing you peace today.

drosophilist's avatar

Jeff, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you a long-distance hug if you want it.

Babette's avatar

Take care, Many Hugs from me in Wisconsin!

Mrs Moore's avatar

I think watching videos of these stupid monstrous people is very difficult for anyone. You deserve all the breaks. ❤️

Aleksandra Wolska's avatar

Thank you for keeping sanity afloat during these impossibly harrowing times. We appreciate you so much. Take good care.

Maggie Witt's avatar

I too am taking a break from the world today. Husband died five months ago. Still some days the grief hurts too much and I need a break. Today is that day. I feel you..

Tess's avatar

So sorry Maggie ❤️❤️

Elizabeth M. (Massachusetts)'s avatar

Maggie, I’m so sorry for your loss.

Susan Keefer's avatar

I’m so sorry to hear that, Maggie. 💔

Paula Dean's avatar

"Though lovers die

Love shall not,

And Death shall have

No dominion." *Dylan Thomas

Karlene Escriba's avatar

Hugs ❤️‍🩹

Beth Dickson-Gavney's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss

rlritt's avatar

So sorry. Stay well.

LJ's avatar

I’m so sorry to hear this. I cannot imagine the pain. Mental health days are necessary.💪🏻🙏🏻🍀

Anne's avatar

I am so sorry for your loss.

Jodi Richard's avatar

Sorry for your loss Maggie.

ELEANOR CURRY's avatar

I’m into my 2nd year….

cablecargal's avatar

I'm so sorry Maggie.

Diana Hembree's avatar

A virtual hug to you, Maggie...

Diana's avatar

Maggie ~ take your time to grieve and know that you’re loved 🥰. Everyone’s grief timeline is different-stay well ♥️

Polly Sears's avatar

So very sorry for your loss!!!

Bonnie Boyce's avatar

We do care. I’m glad you’re able to take some breaks here and there.

Barbara Baldwin's avatar

Actually, a Godzilla statue might be the prize Donald actually deserves. He’s had about the same overall effect on the future of our democracy.

djw's avatar

Mikey Little Johnson clearly sees "the American people" as being the 1% or so at the top. Maybe he was in on the big stock shock the other day?

Albert Cox's avatar

I am so sorry for your loss. I recently lost my wife and still am struck with a profound sadness. The current crap going on in the name of we Americans only adds to my sadness. Is this whom we have become as a nation? It appears to be. How do we save ourselves?

Tess's avatar

So sorry for your loss Albert❤️❤️

Susan Keefer's avatar

I’m so sorry, Albert. It seems that many of us here have had a loss of a husband or wife. 💔

Dr J's Sanity Space's avatar

Or a son…💙💙💙💙💙💙

Susan Keefer's avatar

I’m so sorry! 😢

HI2thDoc's avatar

My sincere condolences

Linda McCaughey's avatar

Right there with you. The losses we each must deal with that always seem impossible to move past have been made so much worse, now. Hard to find anything to hold onto.

Kristy Kanen's avatar

Heavy sigh. 😮‍💨

Karlene Escriba's avatar

Hugs❤️‍🩹

KMD's avatar

So sorry for your loss, Albert.

Jodi Richard's avatar

Albert, so sorry for your loss.

Diana Hembree's avatar

I'm so sorry for your loss....

Polly Sears's avatar

I too am so sorry for your loss!!

Kim Nesvig's avatar

Keep taking care of yourself. In the mean time, the rest of us should be thinking of more absolutely absurd, golden trophies, medals and crowns for dear leader. My first suggestion is “The Golden Ass”

rlritt's avatar

With a spike in it.

Cathy Wray's avatar

... and a bom*

Unity In Defiance's avatar

Some good (and funny) news today. A hacker hacked the cross walk system in Denver and made the announcement say; “The cross walk is clear. Donald Trump murders kids.

Walk now. Fuck Donald Trump.”

Dr J's Sanity Space's avatar

Yes, that was ingenious & oh so funny! Renews faith in humanity!!!

Joanne Rossmassler Fritz's avatar

Hope you find some peace, Jeff. And, seriously, you could take an actual day off, and not write a word of Donnyloathing, and we’ll still be here when you return.

Arlene Rosner's avatar

Jeff, you don’t owe us any explanations… take care of yourself!

Stephanie Lajeskie's avatar

Jeff, even on your mental health days, you manage to do some fabulous writing! But just remember, even if you had a 9-5 corporate job, you’d get some bereavement days. So go spend the day doing something that brings you peace. We’re not going anywhere. ❤️

Chris Hierholzer's avatar

America First Award? How about the America Knuckle Sandwich Award? Who comes up with this shit?

Dr J's Sanity Space's avatar

His contemptible posse?

HI2thDoc's avatar

They are the most spineless, soulless, immoral sycophants I have ever seen. Ever.

Susie's avatar

Truly. Ever.

Sandra Greer's avatar

I would like to contribute to this award. The Golden America Knuckle Sandwich Award!

Marlys Williams's avatar

So much loss in this world, Jeff. All I can say; the wrong people are dying in this world…

Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

In the words of Big Jim McBob and Billy Sol Hurok of SCTV‘s Farm Film Report, Donald‘s two-minute Presidential Daily Briefing „blows up real good!“

Susan Niemann's avatar

Good for you that you are caring for yourself. Wishing you peace today. ❤️

Oh, and...Fuck Trump.

Theresa Breach's avatar

Take as long as you like Jeff.

Treat yourself to something such as an ice cream cone or go and view a piece of art or do a nature walk anything that gets you away from your desk and out of the house

Tess's avatar

You take all the time you need Jeff! We are ALWAYS here for you! As for the disgusting rethuglicans…they can F off any day now!!!!!! (I can’t even say fuck for some reason…even though I just did!) Hang in there everyone….golden godzillas will likely keep coming until his demise!

Syd's avatar

Love "rethuglicans" - perfect description!