I haven't admitted this to anyone here at DU

[Southern_gent]

94. Wow, this sounds really intense,

Wow, this sounds really intense, and I can tell you’re feeling a lot of fear and frustration right now. But honestly, this seems pretty over the top. The idea that everything—Social Security, federal pensions, dialysis access—is going to vanish because of Musk or Trump is a huge leap. These systems are way too big and deeply ingrained to just disappear like that, even with political changes.

I get it, though—when you’re feeling isolated and uncertain, it’s easy to start imagining worst-case scenarios. But I think most people, regardless of who they support politically, wouldn’t stand by and let the country collapse into a “rich-only” society. A lot of what you’re worried about just doesn’t line up with how things actually work, even during tough times.

It sounds like you’re going through a lot right now, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. But maybe instead of focusing on all these “what ifs,” it could help to talk to someone or focus on small ways to take care of yourself. You don’t have to face all of this alone.