Hi, friends.
Sorry for the drama, but I don't take kindly to being told my name belongs on a criminal database next to sex offenders and convicted felons because I happen to be bipolar and therefore have a "mental health issue" as do these psychotic shooters. NOT the same mental health issue by miles. They sit around plotting to kill people, I sit around worrying if my job performance is adequate even if my boss or a client praises me. NOTHING IN COMMON WITH THESE KILLERS.
It's hardly the same thing, my mental health issue and theirs - it's like trying to equate a brief spring thundershower to Superstorm Sandy. i have NOTHING in common whatsoever with these killers other than the fact we are all members of the same species, Homo sapiens. Like Tobin, if I don't explicitly tell someone I'm bipolar, they don't have a clue. And I don't wear a sign on my back announcing my condition. I'm pretty "normal" except that I tend to be overly sensitive to certain situations, such as hurtful remarks. Even then, I keep my reactions to myself - this summer during my crisis, I got really good at holding back the tears and anxiety until I could go somewhere completely private. No one even knew except me that there was a problem.
Frankly, the tragedies disturb me deeply, too, but please don't punish me for something I didn't do, nor am I even capable of doing.
I was REALLY touched by everyone's comments, publicly posted or via pm or email.
I would just like to be able to come out and play with my Lounge and DU friends without being called a monster by some ignorant bigot.
So, is it safe to come out now?
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I'm so glad to see you, sweetie...
And if someone really becomes a problem, use caps a post for Skittles.
She knows how to kick tail. Or do the same thing, but call for me instead better yet, PM me.
Welcome! 
I was just telling someone in a private message how I wish you would start posting again. The ousting of one of those bigots who harassed you was a good victory for those of us who have suffered from mental health issues, but a greater victory is to see you back here and being yourself on the open board. You are still here, that other asshole is gone. I know it wasn't just him, but I think, because of you, we have set a precedent here that bigotry toward people with mental health issues will not be tolerated. That's a beautiful thing.
It may have caused you some distress, but you have made DU a better place. And you are back. So...Cheers! 
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... but that doesn't mean that YOU have anything that needs some serious wiping.
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I'm a little rusty with my metaphors. but you know what I mean.
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I'm gonna work on THAT one a little bit more.
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In the meantime, we are here with you and of you and for you and we are glad to see you whenever you show up.
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Fuck those fucking ignant idiots... just fuck 'em. They are pointless. They are meaningless.
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Aw, you guys! What can I say, you have kind of restored my faith in humanity.
femmocrat Christmas cookies have negative calories! Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, Denninmi. I'm glad you are back and feeling better.
Have a wonderful Holiday season.
Might as well enjoy the ride.
(Caddyshack reference BTW
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Sorry I missed this earlier, Den; went out to play (to a movie, Lincoln, left me sad.)
