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In reply to the discussion: I'm on the shit list [View all]

OldBaldy1701E

(8,698 posts)
16. I know right?
Sun Oct 6, 2024, 12:15 PM
Oct 2024

I always reply that they should buy a better car, or something to that effect. When they say they cannot afford one, I reply, "So, you are saying you want one, but you can't get one? Not 'won't get one', but 'can't get one', correct?

Well, I want to stop suffering from the various ailments I have. But guess what? Wanting it to stop doesn't accomplish a damned thing. Just like you wanting that car doesn't change the fact that you can't get it."

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I'm on the shit list [View all] XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 OP
I wish I had something wise and helpful to say. All I can do is offer huggggggs niyad Oct 2024 #1
💙💙💙 sheshe2 Oct 2024 #2
Talk to your therapist, or call 988 Dennis Donovan Oct 2024 #3
I talked to my therapist XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #4
I talk to mine bi-weekly. Dennis Donovan Oct 2024 #7
Shelter sounds good... Karadeniz Oct 2024 #5
I still remember the times my own mother forgot my birthday Siwsan Oct 2024 #6
You know. My bday was saturday XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #8
Happy (belated) Birthday!!! LoisB Oct 2024 #9
Ty XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #10
You are not alone. We are here. LoisB Oct 2024 #11
My brother never called or sent a card when I had cancer. Dear_Prudence Oct 2024 #12
TY for skating XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #13
Yep. It is hard to realize that you matter to no one. OldBaldy1701E Oct 2024 #14
Yeah XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #15
I know right? OldBaldy1701E Oct 2024 #16
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