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Mental Health Support

biophile

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2. The constant aches and pains are what no one really understands about getting older

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Original post)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 11:57 AM

Dec 16

It’s kind of like having kids. Everyone “knows” that they change your life, but you just HAVE NO REAL IDEA what that truly means until you have them.
Everyone knows you get aches and pains when you get older but until get there, you just HAVE NO IDEA what that truly feels like.
It sucks. 😖

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Nine days until I 'celebrate' alone. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Dec 16 OP

I hate the holidays SuzyandPuffpuff Dec 16 #1

Well, I don't 'hate' them... but they are losing what little luster they had left. OldBaldy1701E Dec 16 #4

The constant aches and pains are what no one really understands about getting older biophile Dec 16 #2

Just had a conversation with my high school girlfriend CanonRay Dec 16 #3

Oh boy, does it. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 16 #5