Hello all. Just dipping in to let you know that because of the passing of Prop 50, when the new district lines are effectuated in 2026 I will be living in a Dem district! I'm still sort of staying away from the antics of Hurricane Dipshit but slowly coming back to 'myself' as far as political involvement goes. And starting to rejoin 'our' thread is a start.
The results of the elections are heartening, but based on 2016 and 2024 I still tend to be skeptical of long term effects. The Dems still need to come up with a solid platform that will appeal to a broad range of voters. AND viable (and again, broadly appealing) candidates for the midterms as well as the 2028 General Election. This is absolutely critical to get people out to vote.
On the 'life front', DH and I are now separated. I am in a lovely flat, he is in the marital home. DH had always been quite a drinker, but it really never caused us any issues as he 'held his liquor' very well. But in a period of about 6 weeks he became a raging and verbally abusive alcoholic until I had to leave for my own sanity and emotional wellbeing. It's believed he has the beginnings of 'wet brain' but since he doesn't believe he's an alcoholic he refuses to seek any kind of treatment. I'm still in shock over it all but slowly coming to terms. Both our DC have gone completely NC with him and are my rocks in this storm. I still can't believe it's come to this after 38 years. But I refuse to dwell. Onwards and upwards.