Sean, that's a horrible thing for someone to do. No one deserves being treated like that. Somehow I suspect she's secretly trapped in her own psycho-high-school brain and determined to pull everyone else in there with her. I'm glad you're out here with us.

Am drugged. Hi! Breathing has resumed; alas, coherent thought has fled. Look, a kitty!

Ouch, Zenkitty. Glad to hear breathing is happening once again, though!

Wedding-party-calm~ma, sj! Hope it goes well.

Trudy, I'm glad to hear that your sister is going to be okay, though it sounds scary!

job ~ma to quester.

Good luck to both Aims and Barb.

Zenkitty, I know the rush of cold meds well. Enjoy the breathing, woooooo.

{{sj}}

Sean, I wish I could say something more profound than what others here have said, but I am so grateful that you felt comfortable enough to tell us what you went through. I knew something truly awful had happened, but didn't know the specifics. Now that I do, I am so. so sorry that you went through that, and that you are still dealing with the fallout. There are people who, for whatever reason, prey on other people's emotional vulnerability and goodwill. It's hateful and insidious, and unfortunately has lasting effects. I'm glad that whatever love and support we can offer is at least a little helpful, because you deserve it. And the good thing? It will always be there, so when you're ready for more, it'll be there then, too. That's what's so great about buffistas: awesomeness and wisdom and loyalty, on tap.

My house is in chaos: luggage from the Denver trip strewn everywhere, and I'm going to Nashville in five days. WHAT? And then I'm throwing a Halloween party five days after I get back. I think I should just give up on getting my life in any semblance of order. Let chaos reign!

Sean I have not said anything, because I sometimes am clumsy in dealing with people and might say something that makes things worse. But I agree with what others have said, and my heart goes out to you.

I need to take this suite of drugs more often. Damn, I feel good. I'm also laughing at everything and sounding like a whinneying horse. Too bad no one else is here to appreciate the sexiness of this.

If I'm really happy when I eat a sandwich, the wheat won't bother me, right?

Happy Birthday D!!!!!!!

Sean, you know you can call me to vent or talk any time.

"Chaos! Anarchy! I don't know what it means but I like it!" If it makes you feel better, amyth, I've still got a suitcase sitting on my floor from when I stayed at my parents for my job interview a month ago.

Catherders of the hivemind, I need your help. One of my cats has suddenly decided to try and pry the front door open repeatedly in the middle of the night. It's annoying as shit and wakes me up every time. I tried putting my yoga mat against the door, b/c she hates that, but that didn't work. Any ideas?

As a bonus, Frankie shredded a slipper while I slept in, but I hated those slippers anyway.

Sean, she was an evil bitch, but really, most people aren't. They may hurt you through indifference, thoughtlessness or not knowing what the right thing to do is, and that may be the case with your other theater friends. You are a smart, funny person. Do not let her win.

I just spent three hours on the phone with my cousin's wife's granddaughter, who has been doing an absolute yeoman's job dealing with two terminally ill people. I told her when the time came to put my cousin in a nursing home, I would do it.

Kill me now.

Then we talked about how completely our respective families had fucked us up. Why is family a good thing, again?

Why is family a good thing, again?

Because we aren't hatched from eggs wrapped up in $100 bills.

ION, amych is on her way to my fair city for a fencing tournament! And if I'm lucky, I will at the very least be able to hook up with her (and her DH, I hope) and get some pumpkin Graeater's!

I'm having sharp stabby pukey pains in my stomach, however, which didn't go away after a trip to the gym (which was maybe ill-advised, but I didn't puke there). They need to go away NOW so that my weekend can proceed as planned.