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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 2, 2021 11:53:35 GMT
When did he ever work for his constituents?
His warnings come from his oil & gas/energy connections.
He is only concerned with what his family earns.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 31, 2021 16:26:22 GMT
Isn't book banning the epitome of "cancel culture" they're all bitching about. Oh wait, I forgot. If they're doing the cancelling it's righteous. Yep. 1# thing with republicans…we can do whatever we want. But if any other group does it and republicans disapprove (even if republicans did it, are doing it, or will be doing it) it’s wrong or bad. Republicans are poison. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 31, 2021 16:21:54 GMT
The GOP, here to ensure the kids are just as ignorant as their mommies and daddies were (and are). Ding ding ding we have a winner!! Education and knowledge is power, and republicans want to keep any education that doesn’t conform to their ideals away from children, indoctrination at its finest! No free thinkers here! Just confirmation bias cultists and sheep! Just a bunch of homophobic, racist, xenophobic zealots making laws to suppress, keep others down, eradicate people. Republicans that follow these idiots are the true sheep following pure bullshit right into authoritarianism, totalitarianism and only these types of men in control. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 31, 2021 0:52:59 GMT
What a moronic way to go through the world. I wish stupidity was more painful maybe people would think twice before reveling in it. It's performance art. Her, and people like Tucker Carlson and Rush Limbaugh. They’re putting on a big, stupid, potentially harmful show. To make money and get their faces on screen. They are contemptible. Isn’t this exactly what Gia was posting about on another thread….”conforming and performing “!!! 🤪🤣🤣 |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 30, 2021 13:24:09 GMT
Nope He may be PHYSICALLY declining. Where do you get "mentally declining"? Oh, right out of your hindquarters.
I'll leave your observations of Biden alone as you're showing your true colors and those w/common decency can see them brightly.
Thanks.
I've seen you post exactly ONE youtube compilation of various talking heads around the 2020 election about Biden and his age and gaffes - after I had to ask you twice to cite a source of Biden's mental decline. People have made similar compilations of talking heads detailing the monstrosities of Trump. ONE compilation video does not "lots of facts" make. When you post your opinions, post them along with reputable sources from professors, scientists, doctors, etc. as back up. I showed a video of him in a trance in a bizarre stance in the middle of a televised interview. Straight from THE source. You dismissed it. I showed you a video that I have posted before showing that even democrats and left leaning news are commenting on his MENTAL DECLINE. NOW you move the goal posts (the ever revolving excuses) and NOW say it has to be "from professors, scientists, doctors, etc. as back up." We both know that even IF i were to do your bidding and show you "from professors, scientists, doctors, etc. as back up." (the Obama administration dr HAS commented on it) that you would find a new reason my source doesn't count. You'd move the goal posts again. Hell if there was proof that Biden had said it himself you'd dismiss that too. So, as far as it has to be "from professors, scientists, doctors, etc. as back up" -when you do that for every fact and opinion you post, then you might have a leg to stand on. Until then, you can scroll past my posts or engage in honest discussion. Because as of now you are NOT being honest in your debate. As I've shown with FACTS straight from YOUR posts to back THAT up. Ever the gaslighter… |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 30, 2021 13:22:49 GMT
Pixiechick is just like most of the typical trumpers. No facts, spin lies, deflect and push buttons for amusement. I enjoy a good debate, but pixie is taking the good out of the debate. Ignore her. That's torturous for the emotionally immature trumpers. And are we sure it's Gia and not Lauren? Or did Lauren return briefly and then vanish again? I can't keep up. Bullshit. Your post is pure and utter bullshit. I post SO many facts and back them up. And more so lately, backed up with democrat and left leaning sources to avoid anyone using the excuse that my sources aren't credible. That doesn't seem to matter though, they still use that excuse along with a revolving loop of ridiculously transparent excuses. I think that's the problem though. There's a certain type of person that can not maturely process having someone provide info that debunks their narrative, no matter who the source and the only way they can emotionally handle it is by vilifying the messenger. I certainly don't lie. I don't deflect or push buttons. So, of course, by all means, please DO ignore me if you can't interact with me without a personal attack.I get as tired of defending myself as you claim you do of me posting. Though I have never, not once, ever, ever, ever started any of this shit. That kinda points to you and your ilk really do enjoy this kind of bullshit. Your entire post is a lie. So you do lie. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 29, 2021 23:00:28 GMT
Where you and others lose credibility is the fact that none of you spoke/speak out about Trump and other republicans who have and continue to do deplorable things. So when you jump in to point out all that You think Biden is doing, it seems pretty disingenuous. That's where you're wrong. No one's credibility depends on conforming and performing for you. Nope. You’re the one wrong here Gia. Iamkristen isn’t talking about “conforming” —-that was your (typical) subtle change in wording and meaning of what was said. She NEVER said people had to conform. It most certainly does mean that you do lose credibility when you’re here to criticize Biden for XYZ, when trump did XYZ and at a more awful scale and affect on Americans, and while trump was doing so, you never said a word about it or never had an issue about it or you stayed silent when he was doing it or you double downed on his lies. You created your little echo chamber you’re so fond of. Not only do you lose credibility, it also makes you a huge hypocrite. And, on a side note to your statement on “conforming and performing” 2 words… “Trump rallies “ 100% conforming cult members and 100% performing idiots on stage. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 29, 2021 22:53:41 GMT
Yet why is it so hard for republicans to admit that a large part of the reason is because republicans in congress are ranking everything the administration is trying to do tor the people (and not the pickets of the politicians)? Sorry, I don't understand this question. Why is it so hard for republicans to admit/acknowledge that their reps in congress are only obstructing? Worried about their own pockets and not their constituents… |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 22:53:38 GMT
Just because someone has qualms/questions/criticisms of Joe Biden doesn't make them a rabid Trump supporter, as many on this board insist. It's possible for someone to dislike Trump and also be able to see Biden's issues at the same time. Biden's poll numbers are tanking. Fivethirtyeight.com has his disapproval at 51% today. Those are horrible numbers and the DNC knows it. 51% means there are Biden voters who disapprove of the job he's doing. There's no good way to spin that. Virginia is a blue state that Biden won by over 10 points a year ago. Now, Terry McAuliffe is running for governor again and just a few weeks ago was expected to win easily. Now it looks like the Republican has a good shot. Biden is bringing the whole party down. I really think the Dems are going to lose big in the mid-terms and Biden will be largely responsible for it. ETA: 2 weeks ago the polls in Virginia showed McAuliffe ahead by 52 to 41. Today it's 47.6 to 46.1, just a 1.5% difference. And that's AFTER Obama and Biden campaigned for McAuliffe. Yet why is it so hard for republicans to admit that a large part of the reason is because republicans in congress are ranking everything the administration is trying to do tor the people (and not the pickets of the politicians)? Ironic? Coincidence? |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 22:51:54 GMT
I have gone through over two weeks of my posts, and it shows that I posted the “sealioning” link in the vaccine mandates thread two weeks ago. I posted it again yesterday, I believe in the same thread. At no time did I call you a troll, and I did not post it at all in this thread. Sealioning is a type of troll? You were referring to me when mentioning sealioning? What I did find in that review, though, is a perfect example of exactly what I’ve been saying about both your posts and mine. Go back and reread that vaccine mandates thread. It is full of you posting the same unsubstantiated claims, which we refute with links to legitimate sources such as the CDC, and then you continue to post the same claims, slightly reworded, over and over again. We post the same responses, sometimes with more substantiation, and you claim we aren’t answering your questions, and ask again. So, despite your tying up "your" actions up with a silk bow and throwing garbage on my actions, we are all doing the same thing and we both feel justified in doing so. No one expects you to accept our opinions just because they’re our opinions. We give you evidence for our claims, you insist there are multiple studies to refute them, but you either refuse to supply links, or give us ONE, and it is dated, limited, and has been cast in doubt. I wouldn’t even insist that your POV will never be validated, it may be eventually, but so far it hasn’t been, and no matter how many times you claim no one has answered your question … yes, it has been answered, with legitimate, authoritative studies to back us up. You just don’t want to accept it. All righty then. But don’t be surprised that very few people agree with you or accept your claims. About the vaccine mandates, "I don't think companies should be inserting themselves into their employees' medical decisions at all." pretty much sums up how I feel. Yet you support politicians who think it’s perfectly fine in legislate a woman’s body and interfere with medical care. You support politicians who think LBGTQ should be eradicated off the earth. Who think it’s disgusting. You support politicians who have multiple wives, sexual predators, corrupt whole in office yet no republicans will vote their own out of office /censor/step down—instead it’s celebrated. Hypocrite. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 22:46:06 GMT
You applied the sealioning troll definition in response to me the other day. You did it again today and tagged me so I wouldn't miss it. The frothing notation said TO me is a personal attack and no amount of semantics will change that. I and many others would really love to discuss topics here. How about if you let people disagree with you and realize that if you come back with another response, that they can too? Without deserving a personal attack for not just sitting down and shutting up because "you" spoke. Especially when they back up their statements with facts. Certain people think that "we have told you" is a valid proof of their position. It isn't. This is supposed to be a back and forth. I have gone through over two weeks of my posts, and it shows that I posted the “sealioning” link in the vaccine mandates thread two weeks ago. I posted it again yesterday, I believe in the same thread. At no time did I call you a troll, and I did not post it at all in this thread. What I did find in that review, though, is a perfect example of exactly what I’ve been saying about both your posts and mine. Go back and reread that vaccine mandates thread. It is full of you posting the same unsubstantiated claims, which we refute with links to legitimate sources such as the CDC, and then you continue to post the same claims, slightly reworded, over and over again. We post the same responses, sometimes with more substantiation, and you claim we aren’t answering your questions, and ask again. THAT is how you ended up with the “sealioning” link in that thread. No one expects you to accept our opinions just because they’re our opinions. We give you evidence for our claims, you insist there are multiple studies to refute them, but you either refuse to supply links, or give us ONE, and it is dated, limited, and has been cast in doubt. I wouldn’t even insist that your POV will never be validated, it may be eventually, but so far it hasn’t been, and no matter how many times you claim no one has answered your question … yes, it has been answered, with legitimate, authoritative studies to back us up. You just don’t want to accept it. All righty then. But don’t be surprised that very few people agree with you or accept your claims. Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! 1,000,000 times YES! |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 20:16:11 GMT
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 20:15:51 GMT
As soon as you’re willing to admit that you couldn’t care less about Trump’s obvious disabilities, while trying to convince us that Biden’s perceived issues are disqualifying, I will lose interest in what you refer to as “personal attacks.” Trump needing two hands to lift a glass of water to his mouth, That's physical, not mental.and a general to hold his arm as they walked slowly down a very slightly sloped ramp, which he later described as “running.” Also physical, not mental.Let’s hear your mockery of the time he got off AF1 and then walked right past the car that was waiting for him with open door at the foot of the stairs and wandered off aimlessly. Secret Service had to go get him and redirect him to the car. Could be mental.How about that time he wouldn’t let go of French President Macron’s hand for pretty much forever? Awkwardly trying to be personable. That's something I wouldn't be surprised to see from him no matter his age.
I've seen nothing from Trump that would compare to what we've seen from Biden in the last year and half. If there is actually anything I wouldn't automatically dismiss it and trash someone for pointing it out. And as for the here and now, it's Biden running the country, not Trump. Delusional in your Biden trump comparison. 🙄🙄🙄 |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 19:54:05 GMT
And we will continue to not take you seriously. Because honestly, it has nothing to do with his condition and everything to do with your frothing about politics. I adore you Lucy so please know this is me genuinely asking in general…but there are frothers on both sides. That is what is so frustrating to me as a middle voter on this board. There aren’t discussions taking place because the lefts won’t concede their problems and the right doesn’t concede their problems. Instead it is just each side railing on the other side. Why can’t discussions take place anymore? This is an outright lie. The “lefts” are not the ones putting out election lies, conspiracy theories, obstructing or planning insurrections. The “lefts” absolutely are critical of their own, it’s the republicans who are sheep blindly following the lies being spewed by a bunch of religious zealot, corrupt politicians who do nothing on a daily basis except for divisive actions. Republicans OWN confirmation bias. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 19:50:02 GMT
I do not believe I have called you a troll at any time in this thread or anywhere else in the recent past. Not going to claim it has never, ever happened, but certainly not lately. ETA I have a vague recollection of saying you had to be trolling us, based upon your posting style, at some point in the past. Describing your posting style as “frothing” is not the same thing as calling you a frother. It describes actions, not people. Not sure if there’s much of a distinction, but since you’re so determined to accuse me of name-calling, at least be accurate about it. And I, and many others, have provided you with actual facts, data, and reliable sources many times over (probably thousands of times, at this point), which you continue to ignore and just keep posting the same disproved right-wing talking points over and over again, alongside a few vague, dispirited actual facts that may or may not be of any real relevance to the discussion. And then you have the nerve to accuse me (inaccurately) of name-calling because I supposedly can’t produce facts? Just no. That is patently ridiculous. <— still not name calling, but factual, based on the evidence before our eyes You applied the sealioning troll definition in response to me the other day. You did it again today and tagged me so I wouldn't miss it. The frothing notation said TO me is a personal attack and no amount of semantics will change that. I and many others would really love to discuss topics here. How about if you let people disagree with you and realize that if you come back with another response, that they can too? Without deserving a personal attack for not just sitting down and shutting up because "you" spoke. Especially when they back up their statements with facts. Certain people think that "we have told you" is a valid proof of their position. It isn't. This is supposed to be a back and forth. Oh please. You do it all the time. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 19:46:53 GMT
Nope He may be PHYSICALLY declining. Where do you get "mentally declining"? Oh, right out of your hindquarters.
I'll leave your observations of Biden alone as you're showing your true colors and those w/common decency can see them brightly.
Thanks.
I've shown enough examples by now for you to realize what a dumb question that is. And noticing that the president may not really be capable of running a country at this point is not indecent in the slightest. That's a national security threat. You’re here solely to try to rile up anyone not a trumper. You don’t ever want discussion, you want to spew your limited vision echo chamber. You are a true Trumpster to the core. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 19:44:37 GMT
"He's divisive. He's pitting part of the country against the other part."  Rich coming from someone who adored the president who has been the most divisive president in my adult lifetime. Thanks for the laugh. I needed that today. I know, right!!! The hypocrisy is so far out there… |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 19:43:47 GMT
But Texas (and now more southern states) and many republicans (men and women)say rape is okay-that women should just relax and go with it…that it’s gods plan… Your “concern” is fucking ridiculous—where is your outrage at children being murdered in schools, what TFG did that Biden’s hands were tied regarding Afghanistan?? Typical hypocrites. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 19:40:27 GMT
Of course not. He's aging - like all of us. Was TFG's shuffling and two-handed drinking "normal for him"?
Yes! That's what people are saying. And he's visibly mentally declining as he does. Which affects his ability to run a country. The key is Biden's policies and his execution and his care for Americans. Biden's policies suck. His execution sucks. His care for Americans suck. He's divisive. He's pitting part of the country against the other part. Again…where were you the last administration when TFG fucked over everyone who didn’t kiss his ring? |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 15:11:18 GMT
Where were you (verbalizing) what deals trump made that resulted in all this clusterfuck? Your MO is to come out of hiding when you can verbally criticize democrats, then stay low when the shoe is on the other foot. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 15:07:32 GMT
I don’t disagree with what you are saying and I’m all for compromise but (there is always a but) Manchin and Sinema are not good faith actors. Between the two of them they are systematically stripping items from the bill including how to pay for it using reasons to justify their stripping that makes no sense. And every time you give them what they want, they then want more. Which makes me think they are in the pockets of rich Republican donors Which makes me also think the final bill, if there ever is one, will be a mere shadow of the original and that’s not acceptable. Since President Biden and other Democrats in Congress can’t threaten them to get with the program or else, the Biden Administration and more importantly the American People are screwed once again and it’s all because of Manchin & Sinema Manchin today reportedly blocked the billionaire tax. There are only about 700 billionaires in this country. How many can West Virginia have? Both of them irritate me because they are clearly not working in the best interests of their constituents and are against things that are widely popular. I wonder if it's more than money though? I'm sure there have been plenty of offers of programs for their state. I would even be OK with the DNC throwing a lot of money at them for their next elections if they lose donors. I know Manchin at least is enjoying the attention. But I feel like there must be something else going on that we don't know about. He’s funded by those billionaires…so if he votes against them, HE loses $$$. So it’s not what he’s doing “for the people” it is what he’s doing for himself and his family’s enrichment. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 14:06:30 GMT
Nope, not even close. You know who is actually doing a terrible job, every Congress person and Senator. None of them are working for the best interests of the American people. They are working for the best interests for themselves. Exactly. Congress not surprisingly only has a 20% approval rating. I'm furious with Republican senators and representatives not willing to vote for a Jan 6 committee and trying to rewrite history. I'm furious the Republican senators would not even debate a voting rights bill. I'm also frustrated with the Democrats for taking so long to pass the infrastructure bill. I'm frustrated with the process. I'm frustrated that 2 senators have the power to block the bills and remove key provisions like climate change and possibly, negations on prescription drug prices. I'm frustrated that they have not passed a voting rights bill and terrified of what will happen in the next election if they don't. I'm aggravated with all of them that getting re-elected is their main concern. Especially the Republicans who are afraid to offend the base and have embraced former and white supremacy. And those two who are blocking, because of prescription and climate are being funded by Big Pharm and Oil & Gas!!! |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 28, 2021 12:54:21 GMT
Nothing in politics is ever going to change for the better if the best people can say is well at least my guy is better than your guy. Was Donald Trump an awful President? Yes. What does that have to do with how Biden is? Biden is doing a terrible job. He looks like a doddering old fool every time he speaks, but especially at that awful town hall. We should all be pissed that these are our only choices. Totally your opinion on whether YOU feel he’s doing a terrible job. But consider this— Republicans have balked, disrupted, denied, refused, obstructed pretty much EVERYTHING that this administration has proposed or out to vote. So it absolutely IS relevant that comparisons are often made. Whether it’s a person or administration. And making a comparison in response to what the OP asked—yes, I’m good/better—I feel a bit calmer, safer, and less ragey now with Biden, than with the orange lying cheeto. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 26, 2021 21:04:04 GMT
U.S. Vaccinations: State by State
Roughly half of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated, and states are flush with supply. The vaccination campaign, however, has slowed. Once the envy of the world for its swift rollout, the U.S. has since been overtaken by dozens of countries. There are still wide gaps between the most and least vaccinated counties in the U.S., leaving many communities vulnerable to continued outbreaks.
Distribution in the U.S. is directed by the federal government. Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine, as well as Moderna’s shot both require two doses taken several weeks apart. J&J’s inoculation requires just a single dose. Additional booster shots may be used to enhance protections over time.
So far, 221 million Americans have received at least one dose of a vaccine—85.5% of the adult population. At least 191 million people have completed a vaccination regimen. The U.S. is sending some of its excess supply to other hard-hit regions of the world.
(Bloomberg)
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 26, 2021 20:59:37 GMT
There are no unknowns concerning the safety of these vaccines for the approved populations - it's been administered to 6.9B people, including pregnant and breastfeeding women with minimal adverse events. What does remain unknown are the long-term adverse effects of having Covid. And whether or not vaccinating babies is 'unsafe' (right now, there is no data either way) in no way impacts the safety of vaccinating pregnant or breastfeeding women - medically, the two are unrelated. But, FTR, I don't believe that anyone should be forced to get the vaccine. I also don't believe that those who don't get the vaccine should be granted access to services that put other people at risk. Get the jab, don't get the jab, entirely your choice. Just be prepared to live with everything that goes along with that choice. Agree. And I'll point out to the PP that the Biden admin hasn't imposed universal vaccine mandates and won't. They have made vaccination a condition of certain employment opportunities. You know, like drug tests and other barriers to job entry imposed in the name of safety. Those who object are welcome to seek employment elsewhere. Problem with the anti-vaxxers is that they want to have their cake and eat it, too - they want to remain unvaccinated and force others to be endangered by their choices. But vaccination status is not an immutable characteristic. It's a choice. As such, the unvaccinated are not a protected class, and endangering others in public places and employment sites is not a right. So perfectly stated! |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 26, 2021 11:59:14 GMT
Yup. Another little cunt bitch.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 25, 2021 0:09:52 GMT
I regularly sent snail mail to my smaller/younger nieces and nephews just so they get mail—they get so excited about it, so I hope their parents are telling them about the post office! Lol
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 24, 2021 16:38:57 GMT
You are married to an irresponsible man-child. You’ve received lots of advice on how you can prep the camper and supplies in advance for future trips. We used to have a pop up camper and it takes some time to get into the swing of things regarding prep and packing. However, he needs to do his fair share. My DH and I had specific jobs we both needed to do prior to a trip. And we both helped each other to do what needed to be done. Your actual trip sounds miserable. I’d stay home next time and let him see how much prep work is involved if he wants to go alone. Stop letting him treat you like shit. I’m heeding the advice I’ve gotten. I started truly standing up for myself a year ago. We haven’t had sex since then but boy do I feel better telling him how it is when he is acting stupid. I sleep better. I’m happier. And he listens. I usually only have to address an issue once amd he sees what I mean. We’ve definitely had kinks to work out with camping. And I’ve told him after each trip what I will not be doing again. The issue this time was the night before we left, he said it would be dark by the time we got to the campsite because of work. He hasn’t worked in over a month due to kidney stones. Now all of a sudden he wants to work. I said I will not set up in the dark. After my near death experience he’s lucky I help at all with set up. But he insisted he would go to work. So when I woke up and he was home, I was instantly irritated. He thinks it’s because I’m disappointed in him skipping work and I said no it’s not that. It’s that you’re doing exactly what I said I wanted done but when I said it was stupid and when you say it it’s genius. I cried pretty hard after tearing up the back end of the camper. The outside is fine but the kids room is shredded on the inside. It’s fixable but it was my last straw amd I told him everything and that if he wanted to continue camping he needed to listen to what I was saying and understand that I’m stressed just like he is. Case in point. 4 years ago I had my hysterectomy. For years before that I was in so much agony. My back hurt constantly. A couples months before my surgery we were on a trip and my back was hurting so bad and we were like 2 miles from our hotel and I had to walk it. It was Mardi Gras time in New Orleans. No streets were open for cars. I was sprinting to the hotel because I hurt so bad amd he accused me of faking I started screaming at him. Basically went bat shut crazy at him. Last week we go to preop appointment for his kidneys. He started crying that I didn’t understand the pain he was in and boy did I let him know I knew exactly what kind of pain he was in and that I was way more understanding than he was when it was my pain. I had to go through my stuff all alone. It’s really all about him most of the time and I’m trying to change that. Years of red flags everywhere. You need to respect/value yourself more. You’re allowing your child to see how to treat women. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 22, 2021 22:17:45 GMT
Congresswoman Lauren Bieber’s has something to say…  What a fucking cunt she is. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 22, 2021 22:05:01 GMT
It doesn't feel real, and yet all too real.
On October first she was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Stage four.
Inoperable.
Terminal.
Spread throughout her body.
Last night, just days after her sixty-fourth birthday, she passed away.
I have so many emotions.
All year she's been seeing doctors, being told she has acid reflux, that she has a bacterial infection of the stomach, that she had a UTI.
Doctors that are just burnt out from the pandemic, doctors that offer telehealth instead of an in person appointment, doctors that would rather write a script and check another patient off that day's list. Trying to be seen at an ER and being told it's a 15-22 hour wait.
And how unfair for my mother, that her last year and a half was dominated by doing the right thing concerning the pandemic. Staying at home, wearing a mask, putting off plans, getting the vaccine as soon as it was offered to her age group.
She had to be literally dying to finally be seen promptly at an ER. Jaundiced, urine dark brown, ascites, the ER finally took her in and ran tests, only to tell her she had four to five months left.
Except she didn't.
She came home, determined to make the most of her time.
Then pain sent her back to the ER.
She had her abdomen drained of fluid to relieve the pressure. Gave her an IV. But then she checked out two days later, determined to live her last months as she wanted, taking day trips, relaxing, enjoying the fall.
Except she didn't.
She was already exhibiting confusion from hepatic encephalopathy when she left the hospital.
Two days after being home was her 64th birthday, but she didn't really know. She thought the flowers were beautiful. Told me that the cashmere blanket I gave her would be really good for the cold weather coming. By then she couldn't manage anything past liquids and maybe the softest of food. Her birthday cake was left untouched in the fridge.
Her last few days were nothing I would wish on my worst enemy. My job was to advocate to keep her pain free, which I did. Because of the pandemic, hospice and nurse visits are extremely limited.
Four days after her birthday, her body gave out.
Thank you for hearing me, my Pea friends. I know a lot of you are going through rough times, and I felt too exhausted to share earlier this month. But today, the first morning after, I just need to reach out.
My heart goes out to you. You just described almost exactly how my mom died. Sending you hug’s… |
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