Proposal: no severed animal heads on front page posts

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Tuesday June 13, 2023 · 1:11 PM PDT

2023/06/13 · 13:11

Call me crazy, but I would reeeeally love to be able to open the front page without seeing a giant severed animal head. Yes I understand it happened, yes I understand it’s an attention-grabbing image….but yeah.

How about no heads? That’d be greaaaat.

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What say you?

202 votes Vote Now!

What say you?

Who cares, I don't mind

58 votes

I actually love them

8 votes

Yeah, no, let's pass, don't need to see that

136 votes

Jan 2015 and all's well!

depressionkills

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Saturday January 17, 2015 · 2:22 PM PST

2015/01/17 · 14:22

Just a quick update to let folks know that I'm doing really well.

So many here were kind and generous to me in the Spring of 2012 when I was absolute rock bottom, and I've had my ups and downs since then, but the trend is upward and last year I had my first full year of working for 12 continuous months since...hmm, since a very long time!

depressionkills

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Thursday October 03, 2013 · 5:59 PM PDT

2013/10/03 · 17:59

I'm thinking of you guys and wanted to put up my hand and say that, with all the great support you gave me last year, I'm doing pretty well.

I still have down periods, usually when work is slow, but overall I'm way way better. No suicidal thoughts, no guns in the house, some money in the bank, and still sober.

I want to help out more and give back to Kossacks who are struggling. You guys where there for me when I was down to $7 and some peanut butter. Oh yeah, and the couple of bags of microwave popcorn. It seems only right and just that I should help some others now that I can.

Hope you're all doing well, I continue to read most of the rescued and rec'd diaries almost every day, and I'm holding you guys in my heart. Slowly but surely, I think we're making headway against ignorance, apathy, hate, and greed.

Hugs, as always for those who like 'em.

Still here, still grateful

depressionkills

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Monday April 01, 2013 · 8:12 PM PDT

2013/04/01 · 20:12

I was telling someone the story of my emotional and financial collapse and resurrection (with support from you guys) last week, and I realized that I'm long overdue checking in with my tribe here.

The short version is that I had a long and hard depressive spell in the fall and early winter,
and have been getting better since December.

I'm working again, soon to be in a position to cover my expenses and start repaying some of the loans I received and eventually help others as I was helped.

Still sober - AA is an amazing support and foundation.

Just wanted you guys to know that your love and support changed my life forever. I'm sorry I haven't been more regular about keeping up, but please just ask if you'd like to be in touch on email or Facebook, I'd love to hear how you're doing and how I can support you.

Big, big hugs to those who like 'em.

Quick update - doing really well

depressionkills

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Sunday July 15, 2012 · 10:18 PM PDT

2012/07/15 · 22:18

Life continues to go well. Have a bit of work ebbing and flowing, hopefully more will come in soon but I'm doing well. I had some money come in in a lump sum which has helped me relax a lot. Hopefully I can get my teeth cleaned and glasses prescription updated.

Just feeling a ton of gratitude for you guys and want to support in any way I can.

Hope you're all doing amazing!

Big hugs,
DK

Just a quick 'hello' to say I'm doing well

depressionkills

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Friday June 22, 2012 · 10:19 PM PDT

2012/06/22 · 22:19

I had a really great visit to L.A. and have some work coming in, so I'm improving and owe you guys a huge, huge ton of gratitude.

Hope you're all doing great too, just wanted to speak up and not disappear.

Get in touch if I can support you in any way. I've helped a couple friends prepare for job interviews lately and they both got hired, so if you want any interview prep just message me!

Big dkos hugs,
Love you,
DK

Crazy request - help renting or borrowing a car in L.A. Mon-Fri

depressionkills

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Saturday June 09, 2012 · 1:36 PM PDT

2012/06/09 · 13:36

Hi all -

Life has been looking up since my move. I'm doing way, way better. (Still some down days or hours, but they are way less intense and shorter-lived.)

The good news is that I have found some work again. This feels great financially and emotionally. I'm still pretty broke, but slowly am earning money again and it feels really good to be helping people and making a difference.

The great news is that my kid is having a school graduation back in L.A. on Tuesday, so I'm getting a loan for a cheap plane ticket, but I need to find a car while I'm there. I think I can get another loan to cover the cost of a cheap rental, but since my credit card is still maxed I doubt that I can book the rental myself.

(Which leads me to wonder - should I call my card and ask them to increase the credit limit? Might be worth a try.)

Anyway, if you have suggestions or offers around helping me to have a car to use in L.A. starting Monday night, until early Sat am, please let me know.

Thanks and I hope you're doing great!

Love u guys

depressionkills

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Sunday May 20, 2012 · 7:53 PM PDT

2012/05/20 · 19:53

I know this is more of a tweet than a diary, but my laptop's overheatin' and I'm gonna go to bed early.

Would could I do this week to support you in your dreams, your health, and your positive impact in the world?

hugs

Quick update - doing really well in Boulder

depressionkills

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Thursday May 10, 2012 · 3:56 PM PDT

2012/05/10 · 15:56

Hello amazing loving Kossacks!

Just wanted you to know that all your amazing support has paid off. I'm getting settled in Boulder and aggressively seeking out helpful connections in self-help groups and with friends old and new.

No need to comment or anything, just didn't want to 'disappear' after being so warmly and strongly held by you guys when I was at my absolute bottom.

Let me know how I can support you.

Brief update - doing well, thanks to you guys

depressionkills

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Thursday May 03, 2012 · 3:34 PM PDT

2012/05/03 · 15:34

Just want to keep you guys updated as I progress.

Got packed, moved out...well, moved into my car =)

Have different couches to sleep on for a few days while I say my goodbyes in L.A. and head to Boulder Monday.

In case you know of anyone whose couch I could crash on in Vegas on Monday night, or Grand Junction, CO on Tuesday night, those are my planned stopping points for this 1,000 journey.

Thank you all again for the amazing, generous, heartwarming support.

I've even been able to "give back" a little bit as I moved out, passing a TV, desk, and some Asian art paintings to an awesome local Kossack, and my great old vacuum to a mom of three who's moving out and had been "praying for a vacuum" she said.

Together, we are awesome.

Urgent - anyone free to hang out while I pack tonight? Redondo Beach, CA

depressionkills

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Tuesday May 01, 2012 · 1:18 PM PDT

2012/05/01 · 13:18

Just found out that I will not have any help packing tonight.

I don't actually need physical labor, just someone who can basically hang out on their laptop doing whatever they want while I keep sorting and packing small stuff.

I do really poorly when alone and way better when people are around.

If you're not in L.A., do you know anyone who is?

This is by Artesia & the 405. Please kosmail if you can with a way of reaching you, I'll check in between bouts of packing today.

Thanks!

Quick update and yard-sale/giveaway in Redondo / Torrance, CA

depressionkills

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Monday April 30, 2012 · 7:04 PM PDT

2012/04/30 · 19:04

I have to open this with a huge thanks for the generous material and emotional support that came at me like loving waves after my recent posts. So many of you have made supportive, helpful comments; sent me notes of encouragement; or helped me get food, gas, and groceries when I have no immediate income of my own yet.

Thank you all so much for your generosity in so many ways. I've been amazed and buoyed up by you. My heart is touched and my tummy has food in it, so thank you.

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