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[Corsair48]

We all have weaknesses and challenges, and we don't need someone to point our failings out to us as we are probably already fully cognizant of where we are falling short. What we really need are family, friends, employers, associates, etc., who support us, who have patience with us, who believe in us, and who believe we are trying to do the best we can, in spite of our weaknesses. What ever happened to giving each other the benefit of the doubt? What ever happened to hoping that another person would succeed or achieve? What ever happened to rooting for each other?

 

[Stanthropical]

SEC can suck a dick

 

[LillyK]

That why I keep most of my life private especialy on here. Less people know less people can say anything here or in rl.

But you are doing a amazing job so just smile and walk away xx


They say you cant fix someone while you are broken yourself and everybody is a bit broken right ?

I think you can help people when you're broken... not fix. That's their job. But my friends and I that are really close, we all encourage one another, call each other out when we are doing something we shouldn't, and we've all grown and found healing because of it. No one has ever arrived. I think we'll all be a little broken until we die I think everyone can be an inspiration to someone. Everyone can be an example. Even when we don't think so, there is someone looking up to us, learning and growing.

 

[SweetLesGirl]

I think you can help people when you're broken... not fix. That's their job. But my friends and I that are really close, we all encourage one another, call each other out when we are doing something we shouldn't, and we've all grown and found healing because of it. No one has ever arrived. I think we'll all be a little broken until we die I think everyone can be an inspiration to someone. Everyone can be an example. Even when we don't think so, there is someone looking up to us, learning and growing.

Help (support etc) yes but never fix thats all on yourself to do the hard work But I think you know me well enough to know what I mean

 

[Bennettrose]

That is one thing about me is when I'm friends with someone I'm loyal and I don't require anything from those people other than their loyalty to me and I feel that's pretty fair. I give you loyalty so be kind enough to give that back. It's not much to do. ❤
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[Bennettrose]

A major problem with society in general today is a seemingly universal belief that we can treat people any damn way we please.

well said

 

[SweetLesGirl]

I really only have one wish and that is peace, love and happiness for all, whether we are friends or not, talk or not. Everyone deserves happiness and to get that happiness in any way possible. Whether I agree with you or disagree is of less importance. What matters is that you know who and what you are that you have peace in your heart and have no bad intentions with anyone. The world is already upside down. It's really quite easy to find your way in a community of thousands of cultures, traditions and religions without taking everything personally if you really want to.

One of the biggest lessons I learned in FCN is not to take anything personally even if you have an opinion it's good but not to take anything personally. Something that is an insult to another is not necessarily an insult to me. I think in many ways my outlook on life is too strange for some to understand maybe even a shock some may experience it positively and others negatively and it is 100% ok with me. At the end of the day I am who I am I do as I feel good and I try to stay true to myself while at the same time trying to be better than yesterday. I am a human being who strives for better every day ...

 

[Brunette_]

I'm starting to relate more and more to a fucking cactus. I don't even want to let anyone get even remotely close to me anymore.
I will stab.

 

[Lurking]

I have about meme fucking a cactus. But alas it's on my PC not my phone.

But I find myself being a serial user. I'll find something and enjoy it for a week or two then be more or less numb to it, if not outright pained by it.

Maybe I just need to get a hobby or something.

 

[RF587]

A young girl in our community has a tumor in her jaw. They just found out. As a childhood cancer survivor, I’m praying this goes as well as can be expected.

 

[SubSoph]

I need to sort out my body. Started getting pudgy but I do love white chocolate magnums. Though that would require effort.

What's this thread for again?

Fuck the effort and eat away. White chocolate though? Ya nasty.

 

[Lurking]

Fuck the effort and eat away. White chocolate though? Ya nasty.

Some people like to get nasty.

But white chocolate is good in moderation, too much becomes sickly. And I'd rather put effort into fucking someone.

 

[Bennettrose]

Having one of those days where I realize my body has more limitations in regards to what it can do now. I refuse to be discouraged. I am able bodied and alive. That is enough and fine with me.

 

[Lurking]

Positive attitude and actions can make miracles happening, keep at it!

I'm thinking it's time to crack open the rum and relax.

 

[Steve1972]

Sometimes I really wonder what the point is

 

[LillyK]

I have friends in many circles but today I think of one of my many friends in recovery. I've been blessed to have more friends in recovery than not. This man I've known for over 16 years and he's a gentle giant, kind, compassionate, thoughtful, and couldn't hurt a fly. I don't think he's had an enemy his entire life. I'm guessing he's around 6'6 and was roommates with my ex when we started dating. I found out today that he OD'ed and passed away yesterday. What hurts isn't so much that he is gone but what he felt inside that led him back to the drugs that almost destroyed him many years ago. You see, my recovery friends don't just like to get high. Many of them have been incarcerated, lost custody of their children, lost almost everything or nearly died. I've lost count of the friends I've lost to addiction. This is why mental health is so important to me. Our choices matter. Our feelings matter. And fuck it's so easy to not notice when someone just kind of disappears because they're such a quiet person and life gets so busy. Isolation is a bitch.

 

[FallenFreya]

This got me today.

 

[SweetAlexandra]

I have friends in many circles but today I think of one of my many friends in recovery. I've been blessed to have more friends in recovery than not. This man I've known for over 16 years and he's a gentle giant, kind, compassionate, thoughtful, and couldn't hurt a fly. I don't think he's had an enemy his entire life. I'm guessing he's around 6'6 and was roommates with my ex when we started dating. I found out today that he OD'ed and passed away yesterday. What hurts isn't so much that he is gone but what he felt inside that led him back to the drugs that almost destroyed him many years ago. You see, my recovery friends don't just like to get high. Many of them have been incarcerated, lost custody of their children, lost almost everything or nearly died. I've lost count of the friends I've lost to addiction. This is why mental health is so important to me. Our choices matter. Our feelings matter. And fuck it's so easy to not notice when someone just kind of disappears because they're such a quiet person and life gets so busy. Isolation is a bitch.

I am so sorry about your friend. I know I need professional help. I am working on getting a therapist. I just need some friendly love on here. I lose friends, and I fuck up relationships. I struggle everyday with my depression, and anxiety. I want to isolate myself everyday from the world. I know a lot of people hate me here. Sometimes I want to just disappear from life. I feel lonely at times. I struggle with my self-esteem. I feel lonely most of the time. The pandemic made it worse. I just feel like shit most of the time.

 

[SweetAlexandra]

Mental health illnesses do not just go away. Our society portrays someone who has mental health problems is psychotic. Does it ever occur to you that they do not want to feel that way? They want just one friend or person to at least care, and support them. Other people do not understand what we go through bc they are not in our own shoes. The bottom line is we need to loving, and caring for the people that struggle with it. We just want people to listen to us without any judgements. I always here that I am not a therapist. It is like no shit sherlock. You need to see a therapist. You just get tired of hearing the same thing. TBH, I do not think people give a shit if you have any mental health issues.

 

[LillyK]

Mental health illnesses do not just go away. Our society portrays someone who has a mental health problem is psychotic. Does it ever occur to you that they do not want to feel that way? They want just one friend or person to at least care, and support them. Other people do not understand what we go through bc they are not in our own shoes. The bottom line is we need to loving, and caring for the people that struggle with it. We just want people to listen to us without any judgements. I always here that I am not a therapist. It is like no shit sherlock. You need to see a therapist. You just get tired of hearing the same thing. TBH, I do not think people give a shit if you have any mental health issues.

That's true. Sadly, some don't. And statistics have shown that most people that have mental health issues don't feel accepted enough to share it with others. So that furthers the misperceptions we have of how many people struggle with this. I see it as many other things in life: if someone is (knowingly) unaffected by an issue, they don't see it as a problem. But I think if stigmas were gone and everyone was free to be transparent, we would see how prevalent this really is.
I hope you find the help that you need!

@SweetAlexandra, we're all a little broken so I hope you don't feel like you're the only one.