Please keep in mind that I am living in a different time zone and can't keep an eye on the comments during all times. I trust you to be kind to each other, and to know the difference between airing your mental anguish versus calls for self-harm or violence. (Obviously I do not want the latter in this space.) The gist of this is, I want you to have a virtual living room where you can cry and grieve as much as you can rally or help each other carry on.

Scream into the Void: For anger, dread, ranting, the "how is this possible" despair. You're not alone. Let it all out.
If you want to vent but no interactions with others, use the "I need to scream in private" link listed at the bottom.

Carry the Torch: For encouragement, resistance, and resilience. Can range from the small things you can do to keep yourself sane, to helping out in your local community, up to activist and political resources. Also suitable to shine a light on the good things that have happened/are happening, regardless of the larger battle.
Please use a helpful/descriptive subject line.

I need hugs and kittens: For the cute, the compassionate, and the fluffy. Hug each other, and make each other smile. Make a request for emotional support, if you need it.
Thread can be image-heavy. Please use a helpful/descriptive subject line.

I need distractions: Want to talk about anything NOT politics? Know some free-to-play games that you can sink into, or a great website to get lost in? Want to squee about your latest fandom obsession? Post it here.
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I need to scream in private: Maybe you don't want interaction. Maybe you don't want to air your feelings publicly for fear of falling apart. Maybe you just need someone to listen.
All comments to that post will stay screened, only I can see them, and you will not receive a reply from me unless you specifically ask for one (e.g. "I could really use a hug").