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In reply to the discussion: Goodbye friends [View all]SergeStorms
(20,415 posts)77. Follow your doctor's advice.
Last edited Fri Mar 6, 2026, 11:11 AM - Edit history (1)
Your health is paramount. Everything else in your life revolves around that fact.
You'll be missed a lot, but I understand totally.
My Dr. told me to cut back on political activity as well after The Big Orange Fascist Pig 🐖 was re-selected. I took a few months off and it did me a world of good. I'm thinking of doing it again, because 3 more years of this tRump shit-show will definitely get my blood pressure rising again.
Get healthy, my friend, and maybe resume light activity down the road sometime. Your daily "condensed cartoon" feature will be greatly missed, but we need you healthy more than anything else!
So long, for now.
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You have no credibility because you've had 100s of banned posts with the same tone. Why don't you make a healthy change
FSogol
17 hrs ago
#183
Wishing you all the best and hope to see you back here happy and healthy very soon!
Bev54
Yesterday
#19
All the best to you, KS. Take care and beat that nasty C. I like your suggestions.
Diamond_Dog
Yesterday
#38
Best of luck! Check in from time to time to let us know how you are doing, please.
Solly Mack
Yesterday
#43
Really great advice from your Dr. The world is fucking terrifying right now.
Nevilledog
Yesterday
#48
We will miss you dear KST ... but your health is the main focus point right now
FakeNoose
Yesterday
#67
Selfishly, am so sad to see you leave -- but sending strong get well vibes to you. Want
allegorical oracle
Yesterday
#68
The most important thing for you now is you KS Toronado. Relieve your stress.
Clouds Passing
Yesterday
#74
May you be blessed in all the ways you most need. I hope for a return to full health for you! n/t
PatrickforB
Yesterday
#83
Take care, KS Toronado. There's a technique for reducing stress/anxiety that I've recommended on DU before
highplainsdem
Yesterday
#102
❤️ May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face.
chia
Yesterday
#105
Remember, finding every day joys and keeping your sanity is an act of defiance!!!
pat_k
Yesterday
#109
Best of luck, KS Toronado. You need to do what is best for you. Blessings my friend.
debm55
23 hrs ago
#117
Good Luck, Godspeeed and Good Vibes to you KS Toronado. Kick this and get back to us. Best!
c-rational
23 hrs ago
#119
Maybe you could stick around and avoid the political forums. You need all the support you can get as you go through
Vinca
23 hrs ago
#124
Sending gentle hugs and healing energy, KS. Know that your DU Family is always caring and cheering you on
KitFox
23 hrs ago
#129
Good luck, you can beat this...Stay positive, you are doing the right thing to stay away from politics.
Escurumbele
23 hrs ago
#132
We'll all miss your presence here, KST. Keep fighting hard as you have, rest when you can and peace to you always.
yonder
20 hrs ago
#161
Maybe Goodbye in this venue but you will always be part of the DU Family and that is a bond that lasts 4-ever
Botany
19 hrs ago
#168
Never try to kick a coping mechanism without having a replacement method in the wings.
Maru Kitteh
18 hrs ago
#173
I'm mostly in the lounge and music, these days. Very little politics. ...
marble falls
17 hrs ago
#182
I hope your physician's advice concerning your anxiety turns out to be valuable.
generalbetrayus
17 hrs ago
#184
I haven't been around here that long, but 458 recommendations (and counting) must be some sort of record.
surfered
17 hrs ago
#189
Blessed are they who bring laughter to their worlds. Get better, then get well!
planetc
15 hrs ago
#198
Oh, KS, you will be missed, but I want you to do what is the best for you.
hamsterjill
14 hrs ago
#205
Strength and love to you during this time. And revel in the beauty of spring. TC.🌸
appalachiablue
10 hrs ago
#213
Obviously I'm not the only DUer who's going to miss you, but as we say in MIRT, Real Life Comes First!
Rhiannon12866
4 hrs ago
#214