Arms wide open, Connie. Like Scrappy (and everyone else) is saying...Right here with you.
Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
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beekaytee - Dec 05, 2013 9:00:31 pm PST #6891 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
Connie Neil - Dec 05, 2013 9:07:13 pm PST #6892 of 30002
brillig
I hate telling meat people these sorts of things, because they gush at me in my personal space and I have to deal with their dramatic reactions in real time instead of being able to make announcements and then retreat into the shadows for a couple of minutes while the reaction takes place and then settles. And then I have to reassure *them* that I'm coping etc.
It may be that I need a better level of meatspace companions.
beekaytee - Dec 05, 2013 9:10:25 pm PST #6893 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
And then I have to reassure *them* that I'm coping etc.
Wow. This resonates so much with me.
Not necessary here, thank goodness.
Maria - Dec 05, 2013 9:22:14 pm PST #6894 of 30002
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Oh, Connie. I'm so sorry.
I'm tired of having to be strong.
I feel you on this one. I didn't have to be here, and it saved my sanity. Do whatever you need to in this space. We can handle it.
Cass - Dec 05, 2013 9:26:44 pm PST #6895 of 30002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
This place has gotten me through a lot. Having a place to be able to react or just be is important.
JZ - Dec 05, 2013 10:04:09 pm PST #6896 of 30002
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
All my vibes to you and your husband, Connie. And seconding what everyone said about lymphoma. It's a sort of cancer version of a black bear -- terrifying looking, but capable of being treed and utterly thwarted by a cat chemo.
Rage and swear and panic all you need to to get through it.
Calli - Dec 06, 2013 1:07:08 am PST #6897 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Connie, my dad went through chemo for lymphoma. If you'd like to email me about it or contact me to set up a Skype session, I'll be happy to discuss his experience with chemo and whatnot. ETA: profile addy good.
askye - Dec 06, 2013 3:27:55 am PST #6898 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
Connie, fuck cancer. And you don't have to be strong here, we can be strong for you.
askye - Dec 06, 2013 3:28:29 am PST #6899 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
bonny - can you pre emptively contact Animal Control to let them know about what is going on your side of the situation in case they don't contact you?
brenda m - Dec 06, 2013 3:39:16 am PST #6900 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
I hate telling meat people these sorts of things, because they gush at me in my personal space and I have to deal with their dramatic reactions in real time instead of being able to make announcements and then retreat into the shadows for a couple of minutes while the reaction takes place and then settles. And then I have to reassure *them* that I'm coping etc.
God, Connie, I remember that so well from my mom. Having this place where I didn't have to put up a front or soothe other peoples emotions was such a gift.
And I'm very sorry it's needed, but so glad we're here to give you the same thing when you need it. I'm relieved to hear from those more knowledgable and really really hope for the possible outcome for you two.