Well said!!

My favorite childhood memories are from my summers spent at the public library. I would just hang out and read all day long. And the ink and paper smell brings back such nostalgic feelings for me. I feel very fortunate that my parents encouraged me to read.

That is appalling, and depressing to boot.

Thank you, jinni joon. All my best to you and yours as well. ❤

Thank you aziz-am. FIL got taken off the ventilator yesterday and he’s awake and talking now. He’ll hopefully get downgraded from ICU to a regular room soon. We shall see. Send prayers our way please. ❤

I am pretty sure you can make an Amazon wish list so people can buy you stuff. Do it! Let us help you! Sending you hugs and strength. ❤

Hahaha, yes I did. I bought a box of comics off eBay and cut out my favorite scenes. But my own collection is safe and sound.

Oh, honey I am so sorry. *hugs*

Please leave him. You deserve so much better than this. DV can happen to anyone. https://www.ted.com/talks/leslie_morgan_steiner_why_domestic_violence_victims_don_t_leave

Finished my decoupaged night stand, finally! Took a long time to dry and pour the layers of acrylic for the top, plus we’ve been really busy with a family emergency this past week, but I finally finished it. (And yes, that is a box set of Amelia Bedelia next to Team of Rivals.)

Is there a way maybe some of us internet strangers can chip in to help you buy your brother’s bed? Sending love and hugs your way. Stay strong.

Congratulations, honey! 🎉🎉🎉🎊❤

Sending you the biggest hug, and of course thoughts and prayers for your baby. ❤

Ughhh, yes you’re right.

Hahahahahaha I love this story. Also, great song!

Omg Nextdoor is some crazy shit. I have one neighbor who posts in all caps and is just such a total asshole. And he’s a Boomer. I was also not surprised to learn he voted for *45. Go away Jeff, no one likes you.

I stopped using the Glow app because it was getting filled with a lot of anti-choice stuff and sanctimommy bullshit.

Or in a rusty car door on the way to prison.

That too.

There’s such a power differential, there’s intense grooming, just so many things that abusers do and it totally grosses me out. The adult knows what he/she is doing. I think the most disturbing case that still haunts me is the Mary Kay Letourneau one, because she managed to get pregnant by her victim, married him and…