I'm taking a break from this app. There are some truly wonderful people here, and Ill miss you. Maybe it's an act of cowardice, but I can't see value in being swamped with world-burning nonsense by a tool of one of those holding a torch. Be good to yourselves and each other.
@Knifekirby *Huge hugs* I'm sure he'll be fine, but I am sending affirmations and good thoughts to help him recover quickly and painlessly. Take care if yourself, Kirbee.
@MMMac88 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like the father I aspire to be, and like you were very fortunate to have known and loved him. π
@pinkmagiclala I'm glad your mom is home safe. I'm sorry this is so torturous for you. I have significant fears of my own that I can't reason my way past--I know that pain. I am fortunate, though, that none of mine involve risks to people I love. Please be gentle with yourself.
@ByBellaArtist I drove a manual transmission VW bug torn down to a dune buggy when I was 11. My first two cars were manuals, and I ride a motorbike now with a six-speed manual. My cars are auto, these days because manuals are getting hard to find.