Don’t panic, I’ll probably be back Thursday. But I am planning ahead for my own mental health and not committing to anything that I may not be able to do.
I know my blog posts were pretty incoherent and upset in 2016, but I don’t think I told y’all what happened in real life. I was up all night on November 8th, as were most people in America. And then at about 5am I got dressed and left my apartment and started walking.
An hour later my sister called to check up on me, I’d gotten about two miles away from my apartment by then, just kind of walking to nowhere. She told me to stay right where I was, had me tell her the intersection, and then called my parents. My Dad drive out and picked me up and took me somewhere and tried to get me to eat and drink something. And then I had him take me to work. Because I was nuts and I thought I might as well go to work as anywhere else.
I think 2016 kind of broke me. I think every election night for the rest of my life I won’t be completely…healthy? Sane fully? Safe? So this year I took November 4th off work and I’m taking it off the blog too. I’ve got my dog and food and anxiety meds and I am ready to huddle in at my apartment. And I’ve promised my parents that I will call for help if I need it.
I’m worried that the tiny bit of responsibility I feel to posting on the blog and responding to comments might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back, you know? So I’m gonna take a sick day, two days, whatever I need.
dontcallitbollywood 
Hugs. That is all.
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Thank you
On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 6:29 PM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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We are with you.
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*hugs* take care, Margaret.
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thank you
On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 7:46 PM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Take care and watch something fun.
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Thank you! I watched a TV series on Scientology which was “fun” in a “I am so glad I’m not these people” kind of way.
On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 8:33 PM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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My plan is to not read the news till Friday. Good luck Margaret. You aren’t alone.
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Wow. Stay safe.
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Thank you!
On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 11:33 PM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Good luck!
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Seems to be a good plan š All the best…and warm hug š
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thank you
On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 1:39 AM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Take care Margaret and don’t worry about the blog. I’m so happy you have Albie. Give him all those relaxing hugs you need š
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I gave him so many hugs I think he got confused, and I made a little camp bed on the floor of the living room so we could sleep together.
On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 2:13 AM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Take good care, Margaret. Thanks for all the fun SRK content Iām comfort-reading tonight.
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Have a little mini-holiday and take care.:)
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thank you
On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 8:24 AM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Have an in home spa day with Albie. Hugs and take care of yourself.
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Have an in home spa day with Albie. Hugs and take care of yourself.
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I did! I gave myself a pedicure and hugged Albie Dog until his eyes popped.
On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 9:30 AM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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My Italian grandmother used to say, “andra tutto bene.” My Arab grandfather, “khuda hafiz.” They both mean essentially the same thing.
Trust in God that all will be well.
Sending positive vibes.
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thank you
On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 11:33 AM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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Take care of yourself, Margaret. You are not alone.
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thank you
On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 7:39 PM dontcallitbollywood wrote:
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*hugs* Be well, sending you all the love and calm vibes I have ā¤
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