Thank you. Things are so much clearer now.

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Thank you for answering- I appreciate the insight.

Good to hear! You’re doing really well!

I had a backpack that I brought with me when I got up. It could hold water bottles, Tupperware containers of foods/snacks, meds, and anything else. It’s the roughest time right now. Hopefully you can sleep for bits at a time and can find some comfort.

I was just talking to my oldest son about this. About the importance of finding every drop of joy we can right now and relishing in it. I know some days the anxiety and stress can make it hard.

All the best to you and your family.

8. Gallego, when confronted with his texts, did not deny them. In fact, he leaned into them, saying that they were “a reflection of what I’ve been saying the whole time.” He claimed that the texts actually reflected inclusivity:

4. Now, newly leaked texts—published by a conservative source but confirmed as accurate from Gallego himself—suggest Gallego’s shift may not be a mere political calculation but a reflection of deeper, toxic beliefs that have become far too common in American politics.

You can see the texts here:

If you have pillows, that can help. Lots and lots of pillows and blankets cushioning and propping. I had to switch the set-up often, but that was the only thing that saved my sanity. Thinking of you! Hope you find some comfort.

Hope you have some good distractions- like some sports, or movies, shows, books to dive into. Something to try to help you think of something else.

Worse. Much harder to get comfortable or move around without pain. I was taking 4 Advil every 6 hours on the dot- and it was hard those last few hours of the cycle. I’m so sorry. It does get better!

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