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Maru Kitteh

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173. Never try to kick a coping mechanism without having a replacement method in the wings.

Reply to KS Toronado (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 03:55 PM

16 hrs ago

DU is a coping mechanism.

So what I’m saying is, by all means - DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR HEALTH!

But do make sure you have something in mind to replace DU as a coping mechanism. It should be something interactive, dynamic and engaging.

Best of luck and lots of kind wishes to you, as you do what is best for you. You have to take care of yourself to keep caring for others.

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Goodbye friends [View all] KS Toronado 23 hrs ago OP

Good luck and happy travels. ❤️ underpants 23 hrs ago #1

Good luck with your treatments Bluestocking 23 hrs ago #2

Take care of yourself KS Toronado. Sending livetohike 23 hrs ago #3

Good Luck! Happy Hoosier 23 hrs ago #4

Healing hug 🫂 mwmisses4289 23 hrs ago #5

Good Luck. sinkingfeeling 23 hrs ago #6

Good luck with treatments. KS! SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #7

Post removed Post removed 23 hrs ago #8

Kindness, please... yorkster 23 hrs ago #18

Can't count how many times I kicked her off of DU KS Toronado 22 hrs ago #52

Got a chuckle out of that, KS. yorkster 22 hrs ago #75

OMG! She actually posted on this thread?! sheshe2 22 hrs ago #89

I remember it fondly surfered 22 hrs ago #91

Message auto-removed Name removed 16 hrs ago #171

DU Doesn't have "..daily mind control programming." Cha 15 hrs ago #176

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 15 hrs ago #183

Oh, please. Bye. 🍕🍺 QueerDuck 14 hrs ago #187

Your health comes first. Take good care! dalton99a 23 hrs ago #9

Damn KS, yes, please take care of yourself first. a kennedy 23 hrs ago #10

Best wishes to you. Norrrm 23 hrs ago #11

You will be missed. Concentrate on your health and beat your cancer! surfered 23 hrs ago #12

Godspeed KS Toronado! Kid Berwyn 23 hrs ago #13

We'll miss you on the MIRT team. Emile 23 hrs ago #14

💙🙏 good luck 🙏💙 TommieMommy 23 hrs ago #15

Good luck 🤞 MustLoveBeagles 23 hrs ago #16

Love you, KS. I'm going to miss you. Stay encouraged. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #17

Wishing you all the best and hope to see you back here happy and healthy very soon! Bev54 23 hrs ago #19

Good luck, KS - hang in there, and thanks for the cartoons! Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #20

Just focus on being as whole as possible. herding cats 23 hrs ago #21

Good luck! Grumpy Old Guy 23 hrs ago #22

Please take good care of yourself. Quiet Em 23 hrs ago #23

Good luck and my best wishes for pain reduction Prairie Gates 23 hrs ago #24

Wishing you good road to recovery SallyHemmings 23 hrs ago #25

Damn I will miss you malaise 23 hrs ago #26

I'm so sorry PatSeg 23 hrs ago #27

K&R UTUSN 23 hrs ago #28

Sending healing vibes. 🤗 n/t iluvtennis 23 hrs ago #29

We will miss you. Take care of yourself. Biophilic 23 hrs ago #30

Good vibes Catlady123 23 hrs ago #31

All the best to you. PittBlue 23 hrs ago #32

Good ideas, Mr. Toronado! nuxvomica 23 hrs ago #33

lycka till (good luck in Swedish) in the future, KS T Celerity 23 hrs ago #34

My best thoughts are with you, KS Toronado UpInArms 23 hrs ago #35

We'll all miss you KS Toronado MarineCombatEngineer 23 hrs ago #36

So sorry to hear... kentuck 22 hrs ago #37

All the best to you, KS. Take care and beat that nasty C. I like your suggestions. Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #38

Thanks so much. Best wishes for a full recovery rurallib 22 hrs ago #39

Best wishes 🙏 luv2fly 22 hrs ago #40

You will be missed and heartily welcomed back when you can, KS Toronado! hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #41

You are amazing and an inspiration to me delisen 22 hrs ago #42

Best of luck! Check in from time to time to let us know how you are doing, please. Solly Mack 22 hrs ago #43

Take care KS... MiHale 22 hrs ago #44

I had my own go 'round with the Big C... GiqueCee 22 hrs ago #45

Prayers. Stay strong. See you when you return. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #46

Huge hugs to you and thanks for your comments and comics! erronis 22 hrs ago #47

Really great advice from your Dr. The world is fucking terrifying right now. Nevilledog 22 hrs ago #48

Blessings on you KS mcar 22 hrs ago #49

Best of luck to you, KS Toronado Grim Chieftain 22 hrs ago #50

Be kind to yourself. Old Crank 22 hrs ago #51

Peace. cachukis 22 hrs ago #53

Maybe try something like tai chi or xi gong imaginary girl 22 hrs ago #54

I'm so sorry you're going through this. rhiannon55 22 hrs ago #55

Good luck and best wishes for you. Concentrate-on your health. scarletlib 22 hrs ago #56

Like your ideas! ABC123Easy 22 hrs ago #57

I am so sorry to hear of your troubles! CrispyQ 22 hrs ago #58

KS Toronado I wish you all the best in the days ahead. Fla Dem 22 hrs ago #59

KS Tornado... wishing you well and the damn cancer GONE! CousinIT 22 hrs ago #60

Healing thoughts and wishes KS Toronado (not tornado, lol). lark 22 hrs ago #61

Good luck and see you on the other side! nt Tommy Carcetti 22 hrs ago #62

Good luck, and . . . otchmoson 22 hrs ago #63

I will miss your toons... Hugin 22 hrs ago #64

My best wishes. I'll miss seeing you here! LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #65

I will miss you. Concentrate on your health. Wishing you well. LoisB 22 hrs ago #66

We will miss you dear KST ... but your health is the main focus point right now FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #67

Selfishly, am so sad to see you leave -- but sending strong get well vibes to you. Want allegorical oracle 22 hrs ago #68

Take care KS Toronado berniesandersmittens 22 hrs ago #69

Good Vibes NEOH 22 hrs ago #70

Take good care of yourself. Bumbles 22 hrs ago #71

Stay strong. We're all with you. . . DinahMoeHum 22 hrs ago #72

All the best to you! ❤️ MLAA 22 hrs ago #73

The most important thing for you now is you KS Toronado. Relieve your stress. Clouds Passing 22 hrs ago #74

Dagnabbit!!! surfered 22 hrs ago #76

Follow your doctor's advice. SergeStorms 22 hrs ago #77

Looking forward to you justaprogressive 22 hrs ago #78

If support will help you heal and give brer cat 22 hrs ago #79

Wise move. Take care of yourself. Be at peace. NewHendoLib 22 hrs ago #80

Will miss you. You are strong and brave and smart. Polly Hennessey 22 hrs ago #81

Heal! murielm99 22 hrs ago #82

May you be blessed in all the ways you most need. I hope for a return to full health for you! n/t PatrickforB 22 hrs ago #83

Taking care of yourself is the most important thing now. haele 22 hrs ago #84

Bless you and your recovery. I watch funny animal videos on Instagram Maraya1969 22 hrs ago #85

Wishing you all the best irisblue 22 hrs ago #86

KS, I pray for a speedy successful knockout of this illness peacebuzzard 22 hrs ago #87

You're the best Lulu KC 22 hrs ago #88

Godspeed, Tornado. carpetbagger 22 hrs ago #90

Wishing you all the best with your treatments EuterpeThelo 22 hrs ago #92

You are well loved here. quaint 22 hrs ago #93

Thank you MIRT warrior! Dear_Prudence 21 hrs ago #94

Holding you in my heart. MAY YOU KICK CANCER'S ASS! n/t TygrBright 21 hrs ago #95

Take Off yankee87 21 hrs ago #96

Wishing you a full recovery! Erda 21 hrs ago #97

All the best to you Wild blueberry 21 hrs ago #98

I'm sorry you're going through so much at one time, KS Toronado JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #99

Be well markie 21 hrs ago #100

🫶🏽💐🫶🏽💐🫶🏽 blm 21 hrs ago #101

Take care, KS Toronado. There's a technique for reducing stress/anxiety that I've recommended on DU before highplainsdem 21 hrs ago #102

Find peace. NoMoreRepugs 21 hrs ago #103

All the best, friend. We wish you a full recovery and health. NNadir 21 hrs ago #104

❤️ 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 21 hrs ago #105

Please take care of yourself, KS Niagara 21 hrs ago #106

I'm sorry you're going through this. I will miss you. yardwork 21 hrs ago #107

Say farewell only. We will be thinking of you Easterncedar 21 hrs ago #108

Remember, finding every day joys and keeping your sanity is an act of defiance!!! pat_k 21 hrs ago #109

You've given us all... 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #110

Good luck to you... Trueblue Texan 21 hrs ago #111

Please take care of yourself and get well LetMyPeopleVote 21 hrs ago #112

Sending hugs and best wishes for healing. love_katz 21 hrs ago #113

Take good care of yourself leftstreet 21 hrs ago #114

Vibes to you. And prayers. applegrove 21 hrs ago #115

Best wishes for beating that cancer. travelingthrulife 21 hrs ago #116

Best of luck, KS Toronado. You need to do what is best for you. Blessings my friend. debm55 21 hrs ago #117

Wishing you peace and happy outcomes NoSheep 21 hrs ago #118

Good Luck, Godspeeed and Good Vibes to you KS Toronado. Kick this and get back to us. Best! c-rational 21 hrs ago #119

The DU community extends all its support ,no doubt. BattleRow 21 hrs ago #120

Best of luck to you. Queso Delicioso 21 hrs ago #121

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers everyday Freyda99 21 hrs ago #122

Take care KS Tornado kimbutgar 21 hrs ago #123

Maybe you could stick around and avoid the political forums. You need all the support you can get as you go through Vinca 21 hrs ago #124

Take care and cally 21 hrs ago #125

Good luck, get well and please come back! mountain grammy 20 hrs ago #126

You'll be missed. ananda 20 hrs ago #127

You will be sorely missed here... PCIntern 20 hrs ago #128

Sending gentle hugs and healing energy, KS. Know that your DU Family is always caring and cheering you on KitFox 20 hrs ago #129

Sending healing vibes your way. Take care. nt City Lights 20 hrs ago #130

Taking care of yourself is your first priority. greatauntoftriplets 20 hrs ago #131

Good luck, you can beat this...Stay positive, you are doing the right thing to stay away from politics. Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #132

All the best jfz9580m 20 hrs ago #133

You're smart to be taking her advice. StarryNite 20 hrs ago #134

*HUGS AND KISSES* BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago #135

Take care Lifeafter70 20 hrs ago #136

... Kali 20 hrs ago #137

Wishing you strength, serenity... 3catwoman3 20 hrs ago #138

Sending healing thoughts your way JustinBulletin 20 hrs ago #139

take care of yourself! cab67 20 hrs ago #140

Rest in the Grace of the World Donkees 19 hrs ago #141

A wise and healthy decision. blogslug 19 hrs ago #142

We'll see you when you get back. Swede 19 hrs ago #143

Wishing you all the luck you need to beat this!!! LymphocyteLover 19 hrs ago #144

Best to you KC marked50 19 hrs ago #145

That has to be a tough post to write. 1WorldHope 19 hrs ago #146

Sounds like a smart plan. Best of luck to you!! chowder66 19 hrs ago #147

We are anxiously awaiting your return, 70sEraVet 19 hrs ago #148

YOU are your priority right now. I babylonsister 19 hrs ago #149

Best of luck and health to you! eom Exp 19 hrs ago #150

Best wishes, take a break and take care of yourself uppityperson 19 hrs ago #151

I'll miss your posts Laurelin 18 hrs ago #152

I will miss you, Mike - TBF 18 hrs ago #153

We'll miss you and see you later when you've kicked cancers ass. ms liberty 18 hrs ago #154

Keep yourself alive! luvallpeeps 18 hrs ago #155

All the best! Sending you positive and loving vibes awesomerwb1 18 hrs ago #156

Good to take a break angel823 18 hrs ago #157

You have brought us loads of laughter. Old Terp 18 hrs ago #158

OMG... I am so so very sorry. CaptainTruth 17 hrs ago #159

in addition to all the other crap Trump is pulling... RussBLib 17 hrs ago #160

We'll all miss your presence here, KST. Keep fighting hard as you have, rest when you can and peace to you always. yonder 17 hrs ago #161

Sending you love proud patriot 17 hrs ago #162

Why the good ones, oh Lord! BaronChocula 17 hrs ago #163

Take care and drive into the country Tree Lady 17 hrs ago #164

This may be what you need mercuryblues 17 hrs ago #165

Best wishes, KS Toronado peggysue2 17 hrs ago #166

Wishing you strenght and peace Danmel 17 hrs ago #167

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 16 hrs ago #168

From another Kansan take care and we'll see you soon! Bengus81 16 hrs ago #169

The best of luck stage left 16 hrs ago #170

KS ..... canetoad 16 hrs ago #172

Never try to kick a coping mechanism without having a replacement method in the wings. Maru Kitteh 16 hrs ago #173

We're ALL gonna miss you, and hoping you can join us again, SOON! calimary 15 hrs ago #174

Sorry to learn of this KS B.See 15 hrs ago #175

Hang in there, and we'll see you when you get back! Iggo 15 hrs ago #177

oh man Kali 15 hrs ago #178

Good luck EarlG 15 hrs ago #179

Yes, time to take care of your body. GoodRaisin 15 hrs ago #180

All the best, KS! BobsYourUncle 15 hrs ago #181

I'm mostly in the lounge and music, these days. Very little politics. ... marble falls 15 hrs ago #182

I hope your physician's advice concerning your anxiety turns out to be valuable. generalbetrayus 15 hrs ago #184

You need to focus on you. pandr32 14 hrs ago #185

Holding you in light and love, KST. Vibes for best possible outcome. niyad 14 hrs ago #186

This news stuns me... Playingmantis 14 hrs ago #188

I haven't been around here that long, but 458 recommendations (and counting) must be some sort of record. surfered 14 hrs ago #189

Happy Trails... spanone 14 hrs ago #190

Sending healing vibes to you as you focus on beating your cancer. virgdem 14 hrs ago #191

You may already be off the radar, but. yellow dahlia 13 hrs ago #192

I'm wishing you the best of luck in your treatments, slightlv 13 hrs ago #193

Sending hugs democrank 13 hrs ago #194

Good luck KS popsdenver 13 hrs ago #195

Wishing you all the very best. 😘💕 Raine 13 hrs ago #196

Thank you Tornado... Escape 13 hrs ago #197

Blessed are they who bring laughter to their worlds. Get better, then get well! planetc 12 hrs ago #198

Peace to you lonely bird 12 hrs ago #199

................... turbinetree 12 hrs ago #200

Wishing you the best. sellitman 11 hrs ago #201

Healing thoughts going to you. Onthefly 11 hrs ago #202

Oh, my dear KS Toronado! I will miss you. Come back when you are better. Scrivener7 11 hrs ago #203

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. 58Sunliner 11 hrs ago #204

Oh, KS, you will be missed, but I want you to do what is the best for you. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #205

My hopes for peace for you purr-rat beauty 11 hrs ago #206

Sending you the best Faux pas 11 hrs ago #207

Good decision. But OMG, I will miss you. soldierant 11 hrs ago #208

Please take care cilla4progress 10 hrs ago #209

Will look forward to seeing you back Bristlecone 10 hrs ago #210

Tough news, KS. summer_in_TX 10 hrs ago #211

God bless you..... I wish you well and pray for your recovery! Jack Valentino 9 hrs ago #212

Strength and love to you during this time. And revel in the beauty of spring. TC.🌸 appalachiablue 7 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 1 hr ago #214