Anyone need a hug?
I could use one and I'll be happy to give one back!!
(I got my feelings hurt because an old wound surprised me, so I told my friend he hurt my feelings and basically he hurt my feelings even more, which was another crappy surprise.)
Free hug if you need it. --> -->
P.S. I was going to title this thread, "I Smell Uranus", but decided against it.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)Catholics from the Catholic bashers. Now I have the LBGT community after me to.
Here's a big hug
That's quite a mob you got there!
Big hug to you, too!
Come over here and hide out. And here is a hug.
teenagebambam
(1,593 posts)This one's for you!
libodem
(19,288 posts)And I always feel so wronged because I want to be their biggest ally. I'm like a big friendly st barnard in their camp trailer, wagging my tail into the tea service. They couldn't wait to get rid of me.
I'm big and clumsy, not malicious.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)If they blow off those who are sympathetic to them, they will be left rallying for their causes alone. Imagine being told that you make their skin crawl because you were defending another faction here at DU who were being bullied unnecessarily and unmercifully?
libodem
(19,288 posts)I'm a clumsy lover. I said fairy in the gay group, trying to ask if the reason gays were attracted to the Wizard of Oz, was because of the Glenda GoodWitch, character. She is my favorite, and thought she might have the same attraction, to her goodness and beauty. They were discussing the "Friends of Dorothy", which was a covert way to ask a stranger if they were gay. I was questioning the reason why the gay community had coopted the phrase. I got bounced immediately.
My first thought was oh well, they don't want me, whatever. Then I started to cry. And it wasn't just a sniffle, I bawled for quite awhile. I was really hurt and I couldn't explain or fix it. I was shut out and they felt safer for it. The alert called me a troll and a homophobe. It broke my heart.
Dude, I like good witches, fairy godmothers, and fairies, of all stripes. I thought they would love them, too. And me. I was wrong.
I feel for you. My heartfelt sympathy.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)I like fairies too of the woodland variety except when they play tricks on me .
It sucks to be misunderstood. That was what hurt. Thanks for sharing and listening.
I saw that thread but I guess I must not have seen your post. I hope you'll accept a hug for your grief .
Sometimes people jump to conclusions when they have been hurt. I suspect that happened to you. It sucks because I love having allies. No point in alienating people.
libodem
(19,288 posts)That means a lot. Live and learn. I was too abrupt in my eagerness to be accepted and try and fit in. My expectations were way up. That's why I was so let down.
I lost my equanimity. Should have played it cool.
cate94
(2,888 posts)I didn't see the thread you are talking about. Not everyone in that group has the same opinions. Would you please accept another hug from me? I'm sorry you were hurt.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)Thank you for being kind. I appreciate it. When I first came to DU, we had great gays, who welcomed us newbies. Today either they have died, unfortunately, or moved on. I haven't seen a single name I remember from back then. I still have a T-Shirt that nostamj made for me about George Bush. It's not relevant anymore, but I keep it in his memory. When did your DU community become a troll pit?
cate94
(2,888 posts)Sorry you are having a bad day...
Cleita
(75,480 posts)easttexaslefty
(1,554 posts)Here ya go,
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)kimmerspixelated
(8,423 posts)Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)yellerpup
(12,263 posts)Coming right up. Wishing you a much, much better day tomorrow.
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)Made me feel a little better.
Hug to you, too.
elleng
(136,110 posts)Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)Nice! :
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Thanks!
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)OneGrassRoot
(23,424 posts)Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)Howler
(4,225 posts)A big ole Bear Hug To you and Cleita and all the rest of ASAH Sweet Freedom!
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)Thank you, you too!
libodem
(19,288 posts)Thanks for asking.
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)Thank you!
libodem
(19,288 posts)Sanity Claws
(22,038 posts)Please hug away.
I'm suffering from a too-long winter. This March is going out like a Lion, just as it came in. The constant cold, never-ending gray, and lack of greenery has taken its toll on me. I just feeling like crying -- no reason other than I'm worn out and depressed.
Just give me a long warm hug and I'll hug back after a little while.
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)You need a hug and some sunshine!
NuttyFluffers
(6,811 posts)i promise, no whoopie cushion.
there's always next time for inappropriate potty humor.
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)solara
(3,869 posts)I was so crunchy today, it was a struggle to keep from lashing out,, I had to keep reminding myself to breathe.. calm down and breathe. Sending you major hugs
while also ending love and healing...
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)SO ARE HUGS!!
solara
(3,869 posts)japple
(10,330 posts)Here's a little kitty love, and if you're smelling Uranus, that would be me!!!!
Sweet Freedom
(4,004 posts)Kitty love. So Awesome and so sweet.