Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)
60. Aeschylus
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 08:49 PM
Jun 2016

"He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God."



-Much love
Brian

I'm kind of down today ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 OP
I'm sorry. Very hard to lose your mom, no matter how long ago it was, PatrickforO Jun 2016 #1
Just... quickesst Jun 2016 #2
I know the feeling all too well. Stay strong, Bro. brush Jun 2016 #3
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #4
You are an evil POS The Polack MSgt Jun 2016 #6
I alerted too. SICK. betsuni Jun 2016 #7
I think everyone who saw that clicked the alert button The Polack MSgt Jun 2016 #9
I think that's the worst thing I've ever seen here. Usually I'm too late, miss them before deleted. betsuni Jun 2016 #15
Damn ... what did my buddy DUer-Name Removed say? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #16
Horrible photo of a southern tree bearing strange fruit. betsuni Jun 2016 #17
They just did it again to me! sheshe2 Jun 2016 #23
I saw that! Gross. betsuni Jun 2016 #26
3 posts The Polack MSgt Jun 2016 #50
That is one sick person. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #52
What in the €˘ĄŁ is wrong with people?? nt SusanCalvin Jun 2016 #54
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #10
Was on the jury on that one.. disillusioned73 Jun 2016 #18
Same here, on jury. I was glad to see that POS kicked off DU! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2016 #51
It's the price we pay for the love we receive The Polack MSgt Jun 2016 #5
I understand. Losing one's parents is tough. And our pets... so sorry. CurtEastPoint Jun 2016 #8
I'm so sorry, 1SBM. brer cat Jun 2016 #11
I know what you mean, Bro MrScorpio Jun 2016 #12
Peace to you and your family. Don't lose sight of "up". IADEMO2004 Jun 2016 #13
GREAT one! calimary Jun 2016 #44
Peace sheshe2 Jun 2016 #14
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #21
WTF! sheshe2 Jun 2016 #22
n/s JustAnotherGen Jun 2016 #19
So sorry to hear! BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #20
I am so sorry. I dread the day for my mom. irisblue Jun 2016 #24
I'm so sorry KT2000 Jun 2016 #25
I am so sorry for the losses. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #27
Condolences wildeyed Jun 2016 #28
Yeah ... It's the first birthday since her passing ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #36
heartfelt sympathies about your dog and missing your mom steve2470 Jun 2016 #29
.../... Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #30
peace and comfort to you and your family. niyad Jun 2016 #31
... 2naSalit Jun 2016 #32
So sorry on both counts wryter2000 Jun 2016 #33
Very sorry, Man. elleng Jun 2016 #34
This is going to sound odd perhaps, but your post warms me. nolabear Jun 2016 #35
Thank you for the warm thoughts. 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #37
I understand Gothmog Jun 2016 #38
Isn't it amazing how our animals touch us? calimary Jun 2016 #43
Hugs... SunSeeker Jun 2016 #39
Sorry on both counts. LisaM Jun 2016 #40
Hey, sweetie - calimary Jun 2016 #41
I am sorry.. mountain grammy Jun 2016 #42
Condolances DonCoquixote Jun 2016 #45
Here's to better days. When I'm feeling down, I Francis Booth Jun 2016 #46
Fortunately, we have 2 more dogs, and ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #47
We have a cat or two skulking about, and I enjoy them, but my dog and I are Francis Booth Jun 2016 #66
Yes. I am. Thanks. 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #67
My condolences and a hug bearssoapbox Jun 2016 #48
(((hugs)))) Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #49
I am so sorry. SusanCalvin Jun 2016 #53
Take care Person 2713 Jun 2016 #55
Best wishes MFM008 Jun 2016 #56
So sorry, 1SBM mcar Jun 2016 #57
I post this pic to you so much it just needs to be your avatar Number23 Jun 2016 #58
All the best to you my friend. lovemydog Jun 2016 #59
Aeschylus DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #60
Wow, Bruh ... I'm considering heading to the tat parlor. Thanks. 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #61
(((HUGS))) Bobbie Jo Jun 2016 #62
How horrible. KitSileya Jun 2016 #63
Hang in there! ❤❤❤ AgadorSparticus Jun 2016 #64
That was quite a one-two punch. I'm so sorry. pnwmom Jun 2016 #65
Im sorry for your loss SwampG8r Jun 2016 #68
Belated hugs and condolences! ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #69
Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»African American»I'm kind of down today .....»Reply #60