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Sometimes things happen that are out of your control. The US election really devastated me for many reasons. It ripped open wounds I've carried for 54 years and I needed to shut down for a bit to cope. It wasn't just the election, we have been dealing with a family member in the early stages of age-related dementia. Our family member is in denial and refusing help even though they have had a lot of issues with being scammed out of money and forgetting to pay bills resulting in their utilities being cut off to name a few problems. Add trying to heal from my hip replacement and it was all a bit too much. I'm editing videos today so I can get back on schedule. I appreciate your patience.

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Christy Aiken

May all the healing and supportive energy I have to give be received..I too have had much difficulty in understanding and comprehending our election.. my belief in humanity and the fear of what is to come … also try living w a spouse who has the opposite response .. if I could share with you .. my therapist best advice .. depression is about the past .. anxiety is about the future .. try to stay in the moment you have now .. I use this as a mantra .. and if I am honest .. a bit of legal THC has been helpful ! You are a beautiful tender soul w the gift of creation .. May your creativity and your muses assist you in your discomfort. I don’t know how I would handle the all m depression and anxiety without a precious gift you send to me each month .. you are admired .. you are a mentor and you are not alone .. m teacher ..my friend !

Art With Viv

Thank you for these kind words. They help more than you could ever know. If you need a break, I have a guest room you can stay in for a bit. We can have painting sessions together, I have SOOOOOO many art supplies, we could have a ball!

Art With Viv

Also, I deactivated my Twitter account. I'm on Bluesky now. A lot of people have followed me there. I have only been there a few days and I have 500 followers already.

Christy Aiken

OMG .. I am just now going through bluesky right NOW!! I signed up this afternoon!! Wow .. great minds !!! I will go right back and follow you!! Please please extend that visit for me to visit after December living in Chicago adjacent Wood Dakw .. my SAD gets bad from January to May.. these 59 yr old Texas born and bred bones and heart just can’t stand the winter !! I would love to meet all your critters ( they all have the best names ) and go to the Friday Chic run w the most handsome Mr Darcy !! I would gladly have you here in summer .. Chicago won’t know what would hit em with you and me in the City ! Don’t think I won’t be sending a gentle reminder for a visit .. I have so many questions and ideas for art projects !! Please know you are not alone …ever!

Linda Higham

Hello Vivian So Sorry Take All The Time You Need I'll keep you and your family in my Thoughts and Prayers

Art With Viv

Thank you sweet friend. My husband went to g pick up our family member this morning. We have an appointment with a neurologist specialist tomorrow to see if there is anything we can do to help her. She lives 3 hours away so it's scary with her being on her own and having memory issues. She is in denial and fighting everything her family is trying to do to help her. It's exhausting.

Art With Viv

You most certainly do have an open invitation. I hate the winter too. I've never been to Chicago, but my husband goes there for business, one of his favorite cities. I've always wanted to go to Chicago to visit the Art Institute of Chicago. When Coop goes to Chicago, he always gets me a present from the Art Institute.

Christy Aiken

I live 7 miles from O’Hare airport and we can take the train in and to the architecture tour of downtown by cruise … it’s amazing … also so many museums ! I will find out what plays or musicals will be showing spring/summer ! Can’t wait ! You tell me what you want to see and I will make it happen! For me .. your art studio and beautiful home and gardens would be on my bucket list ! So glad you are finding Bluesky a safe and positive place … I think we follow similar accounts !

Linda Higham

I hope the Appt. goes well I do have to say you are in for a really tough time Both my Dad and Mom died of full blow Dementia It's not pretty My Dad would do anything for you he could, give you the shirt off his back as the saying goes But, the Dementia turned him into Darth Vader sadly It got so bad for my Mom, We had the call the State Troopers to take him to the Hospital and have him sent to the Lockdown Ward of the Nursing home As luck would have it Mom had the Happy Go Lucky, Everything was Sunshine and Roses They both died a shell of skin and bones I'm telling you all this so you will know I'm here for you as a sounding board whenever you need someone to talk to anytime, day or night

Art With Viv

That breaks my heart you had to watch your parents go through that and feel helpless to stop it. We have had brain scans done, she's taken cognitive tests and she's on medication to slow it down. The problem is she refuses to acknowledge she has a problem and is going to end up being scammed out of everything she has. She's already been scammed out of money. Luckily it wasn't a huge amount. But we worry about next time.

Linda Higham

Thank you Vivian It's never easy on anyone that's for sure