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Mental Health Support

OldBaldy1701E

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

Reply to SuzyandPuffpuff (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 05:29 PM

Dec 16

After the jading of adulthood, things like that tend to lose some of their shine and appeal, but I was not prepared for everything being cut off like a switch. The past ten years have not been pleasant regarding my existence, and it is these things that are making them worse.

Of course, as always, things don't have to be this way, but yet, they are. I wish more people would stop and consider that simple statement.

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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