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kpete

(71,986 posts)
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 12:26 PM Jul 2020

It's becoming more and more personal [View all]

Yes, we have had some relatives in Washington with scares & yes I get pissed when people around me don't take this seriously.

But this week, we learned that my son is going to lose his house because he can no longer afford the mortgage. He will be looking to rent instead. So, yes that pisses me off a lot. Also he is in a high risk profession and he got a rather nasty letter from the husband of a good friend (he is a trumpster) stating that he did not need to fill out the required patient-info-form, because freedom.

We have been taking care of our grandchildren once a week so that my daughter-in-law can work in my son's office because they are down to a skeleton crew. He is getting tested every week because he qualified for a "high risk study" program. So far he is ok. I have been trying to get tested for a week & get the same recording every time that the site is being updated - So sorry they say.

Ok, so all that set me off. I am furious already but what really has me in tears, is my 8 year old granddaughter. She is washing her hands so often that she has developed a rash. If we go for a "social distancing" walk and she or any of us touch anything - SHE FREAKS OUT. Most of the time, I just cry - but now I am more angry than sad.

Excuse me for writing all of this down here. Usually, I try to stick to political stuff, but if I couldn't write it down somewhere - I would probably be calling my friend & telling her that her trumpster husband is a prick & worse. So you guys are helping me to vent.

thank you,
kpete

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I am honored to just listen. n/t Laelth Jul 2020 #1
Do Fannie or Freddie hold his mortgage? soothsayer Jul 2020 #2
We use soothing cream kpete Jul 2020 #6
That's good. soothsayer Jul 2020 #8
Perhaps create her own special bottle moreland01 Jul 2020 #14
EXCELLENT POINT!!!!! MyOwnPeace Jul 2020 #9
You Are So Important to All of Us at DU! McKim Jul 2020 #58
Good for you Bradshaw3 Jul 2020 #3
Thanks... Newest Reality Jul 2020 #4
I've reached the anger stage also. Lars39 Jul 2020 #5
we are using sensitive skin soap kpete Jul 2020 #7
hmm, wonder if she's using hot water only Lars39 Jul 2020 #10
So sorry Grandmother. maybe buy a real pretty small bottle and fill it with Aloe Oppaloopa Jul 2020 #51
just a suggestion bdamomma Jul 2020 #67
I share many of your experiences & feelings. Women will be Bunker Boy's downfall. AnotherMother4Peace Jul 2020 #11
Your granddaughter may need to feel some control over the situation. Deb Jul 2020 #12
Thank you kpete Jul 2020 #13
I'm so sorry. onecaliberal Jul 2020 #15
o k pwb Jul 2020 #16
Happy to listen! We all need to support one another Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #17
Not alone, not even close, our lives are on HOLD? Brainfodder Jul 2020 #18
I think about the year I was supposed to have vs the year I am having. Initech Jul 2020 #21
It could always be worse infullview Jul 2020 #36
Supposed to be great for me too... Zoonart Jul 2020 #37
Not sure how many countries want us at this point ... n/t moonscape Jul 2020 #46
To me there are at least four primary areas of support we can seek out: abqtommy Jul 2020 #19
Stay the hell out of churches and bars! nt. Mariana Jul 2020 #31
Thank you for venting cp Jul 2020 #20
Alexa has a Hand Washing song. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #48
Yeah I know, it really sucks right now. Initech Jul 2020 #22
Anytime kpete. You bring so much to DU. Love and Peace. SaveOurDemocracy Jul 2020 #23
Oh, my friend Hekate Jul 2020 #24
A lot of kids are having their sense of security shredded. Blue_true Jul 2020 #25
Don't ever apologise for Scarsdale Jul 2020 #26
These examples are very upsetting for sure. All of it. And all families are experiencing some form Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #27
You are not alone Mersky Jul 2020 #28
C'mere. JudyM Jul 2020 #29
It's good that you can write out the frustrations here The Polack MSgt Jul 2020 #30
I'm so sorry to hear this - DEAR GOD what people are going through, these days... calimary Jul 2020 #32
You are a DU tresure kpete, and glad to have you vent here. About your observant granddaughter, c-rational Jul 2020 #33
I'm so sorry kpete MissB Jul 2020 #34
Very sorry to hear this. Peace and strength you and family kpete. kairos12 Jul 2020 #35
No need to be excused... luvallpeeps Jul 2020 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar Jul 2020 #39
I am trying so hard kpete Jul 2020 #47
Contact your Us Senator's office and also your State Senator's office. They know the steps to take. TheBlackAdder Jul 2020 #40
Very few understand homegirl Jul 2020 #41
We're here for you kpete ❤ flibbitygiblets Jul 2020 #42
Please don't feel bad about venting. It helps & we're all here to listen. CaptainTruth Jul 2020 #43
Thank you for sharing. We're all on edge a little Poiuyt Jul 2020 #44
I hear you loud and clear. And I stand with you secondwind Jul 2020 #45
More than happy to listen, kpete. SergeStorms Jul 2020 #49
My best friend's son was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago kpete Jul 2020 #53
I'm sorry, kpete. brer cat Jul 2020 #50
Didn't realise how hard it was on little kids canetoad Jul 2020 #52
Oh, kpete. I'm so sorry. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #54
My 8 yr old granddaughter lillypaddle Jul 2020 #55
Oh kpete ❤.. I am so Cha Jul 2020 #56
I get it, kpete blogslut Jul 2020 #57
I am so sorry that you and your granddaughter are in such distress. CottonBear Jul 2020 #59
It IS important Star-Thrower Jul 2020 #60
It's all personal, my friend UpInArms Jul 2020 #61
one way to vent is to call any rw talk stations and scream at whoever answers certainot Jul 2020 #62
I am so sorry this is happening. warmfeet Jul 2020 #63
Hearts with you brother. mahina Jul 2020 #64
I hear you. LNM Jul 2020 #65
Vent all you want bdamomma Jul 2020 #66
Is she using a hand sanitizer that has been recalled for toxic ingredients? no matrix Jul 2020 #68
No patient-info-form, no appt. I hope that was the result. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #69
the children developing llashram Jul 2020 #70
Thanks DU friends kpete Jul 2020 #71
Some states have forclosure assistance available. davsand Jul 2020 #72
I have a bad feeling Squidly Jul 2020 #73
Make sure your little granddaughter is rinsing her hands really well Raine Jul 2020 #74
I am sorry kpete CatLady78 Jul 2020 #75
We are always here to listen GeoWilliam750 Jul 2020 #76
I'm going to share something that may help your grandaughter's hands. Silver Gaia Jul 2020 #77
You have been a source of wisdom, empathy and support for everyone on this board for as long as I Atticus Jul 2020 #78
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