You are not a terrible person; you are the parent of a young child. Chances to get out on your own are few and far between. I bet E would be pleased that you got the chance for a breath of fresh air (mentally and physically).
Mal: You know, you ain't quite right. River: It's the popular theory.
'Objects In Space'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
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WindSparrow - Dec 14, 2016 6:16:45 am PST #28328 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Tom Scola - Dec 14, 2016 7:52:44 am PST #28329 of 30002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Is this where I complain that therapy is hard? Because therapy is FUCKING HARD. I'm traumatized and broken and I don't see a way out of it. And I'm at work now, and all I want to do is go home and cry.
Also, I just got LDBed by Johnny Fucking Cash.
sj - Dec 14, 2016 7:56:39 am PST #28330 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{Tom}}}. Yes this is most definitely the place. I'm sorry.
Dana - Dec 14, 2016 8:00:54 am PST #28331 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Definitely the place. It's a bitch. But we will all do what we can to help you out of it.
Laura - Dec 14, 2016 8:01:46 am PST #28332 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
I am not a big fan of the no pain no gain theory. In particular when my loved ones are in pain. IOW, I'm sorry, Tom. It really should be easier, you deserve joy.
brenda m - Dec 14, 2016 8:29:18 am PST #28333 of 30002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Aw, jeez, Tom. I wish there was something we could do to make it less hard. I'm really proud of how hard you work.
WindSparrow - Dec 14, 2016 8:44:52 am PST #28334 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Therapy IS FUCKING HARD. Wishing you heart's ease, Tom.
Harvey is on my lap, resting his head on my hand in such a way that I can feel a fang.
Steph L. - Dec 14, 2016 10:14:48 am PST #28335 of 30002
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Tom, it is so goddamned hard. And fucking unfair. I really, really know how you feel. (Or, at least, I think I'm on the same block, maybe even in the same building.) And it's really lousy.
All I can say is that I *think* the way out of it is to keep doing what you're doing (what *we're* doing), even though it's so fucking hard and painful. I mean, it doesn't feel like that's the way out, but I still think it might be.
smonster - Dec 14, 2016 11:09:15 am PST #28336 of 30002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Love to you, Tom.
Trudy Booth - Dec 14, 2016 12:37:56 pm PST #28337 of 30002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Is this where I complain that therapy is hard? Because therapy is FUCKING HARD. I'm traumatized and broken and I don't see a way out of it. And I'm at work now, and all I want to do is go home and cry.
You've been working your way out of this since I met you almost two decades ago. You are one of the bravest people I've ever known. You could have curled up and all but died long ago, lived a shadow of a life - but you've worked and fought and you have art and fun and people who love you.