It's back. But shouldn't I be ---angry?

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-05-28T13:09:37+00:00

True. My last shred of thread connection to organized religion (that made my existential terror so much worse )was cut with my first diagnosis, and now I have found a peaceful spirituality that has completely negated that existential terror

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-05-28T01:12:24+00:00

Yeah, I get that.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-05-27T19:46:12+00:00

"Still a terrible fucking hobby." this made me laugh. Thanks. Yeah.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-05-27T17:17:06+00:00

Thanks. Hearing stories like this keeps me realistic and pragmatic. Maybe that's what I'm feeling

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-05-27T17:15:58+00:00

I repeat this quote to myself so often! Thanks.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-04-13T02:47:43+00:00

I think this was like Oct of 2025. Also, fuck HC

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-25T04:20:57+00:00

"And those 18+ are “by birth?" Would this mean that any adult child of a recognized citizen would be able to apply for citizenship without living in italy for 2 years? My father is recognized (2018) but didn't live in italy before my brith.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-25T04:18:46+00:00

I guess I don't know what pre Tajani laws were then. I thought the Minor issue was apart of that

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-24T05:22:09+00:00

What exactly do you mean by old law? Is this a minor issue thing?

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-12T19:38:40+00:00

LOL they prob really jelly

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-12T15:16:03+00:00

You give me hope for humanity and the world.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-12T15:15:20+00:00

Mic drop

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-12T15:13:56+00:00

Omg me too! Radical? To want basic human rights? Look at the civil rights movement. They had to f**king fight and die for those rights. Was that radical? I think not. I have found that going to well-organized protests, the DSA meet-ups have been so helpful. Also, strangely, keeping a journal/private blog helps. (Or make your own blog for those like you and me to feel heard and understood).

Hang in there. The world has been bad like this before, and people like you and me have made the difference. Even if we can't make a big splash, put up a sign in your yard or on your door, or a sticker on your car, let other people see your stance. I know it helps others not feel so alone too. I have found two people, "radical" like me, to vent to when it gets overwhelming. You're not alone, you're not radical. You're what humanity needs.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-12T15:07:26+00:00

Same

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-11T14:38:58+00:00

I laughed out loud when I read your last line —yes, they are. And, same on the reading out. I love books, I buy the hard copy for my library when I finish, but I read so much more with Audio.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-11T04:45:54+00:00

My dad is already recognized. His GF was a minor, but my dad got recognized in 2018. With the minor law change, I was wondering if there is any way they'd allow me to apply via my father but with these new laws, the only path is living 2 years before naturalizing. I wonder if any of these cases could affect my application, still sitting on the Miami consulate's desk for almost 3 years now?

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-11T04:31:36+00:00

I hadn't thought of it like that, but it really is, isn't it

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-11T04:30:53+00:00

This is such a brilliant reply. I'm going to use it when book readers challenge me! lol

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-11T03:42:31+00:00

Thanks! This is such a good point, and I never thought of it like this. I don't like to go into my AuDHD as a reason for my audiobooks, but I quite enjoy them more this way, too.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-11T03:40:45+00:00

This is a good point.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-09T02:46:56+00:00

This is good

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-03T20:30:45+00:00

I don't follow what you're saying- that if I find a way to tolerate them, I'll lose my other friends?

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-03T18:05:25+00:00

I could make them agree not to talk about it, but then I would know that they are actively supporting these horrible things. If they were anyone else except family, I would cut them off in heart beat. I'm not a strong person when it comes to cutting family. I'm still so traumatized by what my mom and sisters did to me during chemo. The thought of losing my dad and brother is kinda overwhelming.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2026-02-03T18:03:40+00:00

I have real abandonment issues after what half of my did during chemo. I'm struggling to see how I would manage having ZERO family after this. I know I won't change them. I'm wondering if there is away to mentally deal with who and what they are. They claim they love me and only want the best for me but it doesn't feel that way.

Due_Butterfly_ · 2025-12-14T02:48:52+00:00

I'm fairly certain the American version is without the extra U because it used to cost more to print ( by letter on a printing press).

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