Welcome back Bret. I guess I wasn't here the last time you were on. It's difficult to hold down a job and take courses in college especially when you are not...
My mind is settled, but my heart is heavy still. Heard from my friend on an open public chat line. At least I heard from him. Seems like nothing has changed...
Joe, Glad to here from you! I used to have a wonderful person in my family just like your mother. My grandmother kept her family together while she was alive....
Julie, Wonderful to hear from you. It is always nice to hear that someone was able to find a way out of their depression and it is equally wonderful to know...
I kind of figured you and your husband's relationship was strained to divorce status, but money is tight. That's why I told you about my friend. Fact is, she...
Thanks Betty. My feelings will only be made to settle down when I am able to visit him and just spend time with him. I am at my most serene and comfortable...
Hey Joe, Thanks. You sound like a wonderful person. I think you may have missed your calling. Ever think about being a therapist? :) I hear what you're saying...
Lauren, Thanks, but I think I enjoy doing this because it just makes me feel better to know that people feel a little better when they have someone to talk to....
Joe, I hope your friend will be giving you many hugs very soon. You deserve everyone and all the love that goes with them. I send you some Big Hugs. Love...
Joe, I agree the past does scar our psyche and they are very hard to overcome. I was raped was I was 13 and my dad was an alcoholic and sometimes he would beat...
Doug, how are you doing? Please continue to write your feelings to the group and let us know what is going on. Your feelings are yours alone, precious even if...
This past weekend was a disaster. I took my Mom who has Alzheimers to shop for slacks and she made scene at each store stating "no one will help her". Every...
Maybe I'm a pretty nice person Lost in a dark world All alone here With nobody but me It's not good to be me In here, by myself But people don't care They just...
You are an amazing writer...I could see the feelings in my own life as I read your poem. I am so sorry you feel so low. I wish I could reach through the...
Hey all. I just wanted to say sorry if any of my post offended or bothered or made anyone feel uncomfortable. Some were just my views on things... others were...
I know what you mean. My case worker told me to think of every breath as a victory and you will win the fight millions of times a day. Good advice but hard to...
I know there are people here who do care, I think this is one of the only places I can go... I want to be dead.......so badly. I have it planned in my head, of...
Thanks Jeaneen, He only hugs when he's been drinking and feels a need to show his appreciation for our friendship. Thanks for the big hugs too. I love my...
Hey Jeaneen, Doug will probably log in and talk, but he and I have been keeping in contact with each other via email directly as well. He's going through a...
Charles, It's so hard to hear you having to endure so much abuse due to the way your mother is treating you because of her condition. Alzheimer's is a disease...
I don't think you offended anyone. I am sure someone would have spoken up if you did. Share your thoughts whenever you need to. We all do. ... or made anyone...
Julie, our little panda bear. Of course we care. Your sons care as well and if you were to take your life, they would miss you greatly. You know that I...
My arms have a shooting pain from the wrist to the elbow. My left hand hurts and I can hardly type or carry anything with it. I will have to cut back on my...
... Hi Jeaneen, Thank you Jeaneen for thinking of me. Joe and I have been communicating directly by email. He is become a good friend and his support and...
Julie, I understand completely how you feel. You are not alone. I do care. Doug ... the only ... course, ... seems to ... saying ... anguish and ... care ......