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OldBaldy1701E

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103. The stories that I could tell about that!

Mon Jan 9, 2023, 08:21 PM

Jan 2023

I swear if there seems to be one thing that I can say I am definitely not good at is judging who understands what the word 'friend' means. Because I must look like a pin cushion from all the knives in my back. I feel you LL. All I can say is that you are the better person and most certainly not worthless or useless. You are a decent person. Not many can say this nowadays.

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Having a hard time lately with anxiety and depression [View all] LiberalLoner Jan 2023 OP

Peace to you shenmue Jan 2023 #1

Thank you so much 🤗 I knew you guys would help me feel better and less alone.... LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #4

P.S. any suggestions for good songs for me to listen to tonight? Open to any ideas. ❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #5

If you like jazz, there is a great daily jazz and bossa nova youtube video. niyad Jan 2023 #22

Thank you so much, dearest Niyad, what wonderful suggestions! LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #52

You are most kind as well. Know that you are held in a tight cricle of love niyad Jan 2023 #102

Thank you so so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #107

If you like Metal, I'd recommend the band Disturbed. Tommymac Jan 2023 #40

Thank you so much for your kind suggestions! LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #53

When I am down, I have this goofy go to list.... TigressDem Jan 2023 #51

Oh, dear TigressDem, thank you for all these wonderful videos, LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #54

When I help YOU I help ME. TigressDem Jan 2023 #92

Thank you so so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #106

P.P.S. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #9

Worthless is the last word to even think about. You sound sensitive and a valuable person. housecat Jan 2023 #26

Thank you so so much, Housecat! Love your user name! LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #55

More value than any republican for sure. Empathy is good for giver and receiver. DU has empathy housecat Jan 2023 #98

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #108

I'm proud of you for reaching out for support! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #48

Thank you so much SheltieLover, it was kind of scary and it's one of those things where LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #56

So happt to hear the morning has gou feeling better! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #76

Oh how awesome, thank you, thank you, thank you, I will check that out!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #79

Let us know what you think? SheltieLover Jan 2023 #82

Will do! ❤️🤗🌹😻 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #84

You might consider starting a gratitude journal SheltieLover Jan 2023 #86

Thank you so much, I'll try that! ❤️🤗🌹 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #93

I'm proud of you for reaching out for support! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #49

P.S. I just play with art supplies some. Nothing worth talking about or showing. ❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #57

Process-based art is the best, imo SheltieLover Jan 2023 #72

❤️🤗 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #75

I took several art therapy courses at The School of the Art Inst of Chicago SheltieLover Jan 2023 #95

So cool! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #109

Yw! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #116

Sending you good vibes. badhair77 Jan 2023 #2

Thank you so much for being so kind! You aren't alone, and the hugs made me smile. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #6

Here's hoping for better days. badhair77 Jan 2023 #17

Thank you...it's all I have, that hope, that is helping me hang on. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #19

Light and love to you as well. We are all family here. niyad Jan 2023 #23

We are, aren't we? I love this family so much. ❤️🌹 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #80

You are not alone, and it sucks when a friendship turns sour on you FirstLight Jan 2023 #3

Thank you so so much for your kind reply. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #7

...I also have some history... FirstLight Jan 2023 #8

Oh I am so sorry you were hurt that way LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #11

So sorry your friend hurt you. SheltieLover Jan 2023 #10

I have the best kitty in the world, actually! Mr. Bobo! A Maine Coon mix I got from the shelter, LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #12

Mr. Bobo sounds like such a sweetie! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #13

Thank you so much, and bless you for taking such good care of your furbabies and LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #14

Awwww SheltieLover Jan 2023 #47

Thank you so much SheltieLover! It's an honor to know you even if only on DU. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #59

Couldn't agree more. A rescue dog and a couple of cats will be grateful to be with you. They are housecat Jan 2023 #29

Thank you so much, and you are sooooo right! ❤️😻. My Mr. Bobo is LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #58

Have you tried? Bet he would like a female kitten. If not, I'll take her. housecat Jan 2023 #97

😻😻😻😻😻 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #110

Post away! Have a good vent! Karadeniz Jan 2023 #15

Thank you ❤️🤗 mostly I just wanted some hugs. I wanted to say I feel sad and hurt LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #16

Just reading this post and your replies, I know you're going to be ok. louslobbs Jan 2023 #18

Thank you so much....I've been through a lot lately, not just this, but a lot of losses and worries LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #21

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 louslobbs Jan 2023 #42

🤗❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #60

Holding you in light and love. Your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as niyad Jan 2023 #20

Oh Niyad, thank you. Oh my heart is full. I never told you but I've loved you forever, sister. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #24

(((((((((((((dear Sister))))))))))))). Life is being very kind to me, as I hope it will be niyad Jan 2023 #27

I am so glad to know life is being good to you. That makes me happy! 😍 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #61

... RKP5637 Jan 2023 #25

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #62

You aren't alone. Love and hugs! emulatorloo Jan 2023 #28

Oh, I am so sorry you had that happen to you, it must have been painful. 😢 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #63

I am doing a lot better! It took a while for me to process what was going on, but once I did emulatorloo Jan 2023 #96

I feel for you ybbor Jan 2023 #30

I am so sorry you have gone through a bad time too. Are you feeling better now? LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #64

I'm doing better today ybbor Jan 2023 #101

An early Happy Birthday to you. May the coming year be filled with joy and niyad Jan 2023 #115

Mine is Sunday! Have a wonderful day! usonian Jan 2023 #117

Happy birthday to you! I hope this next year is your best one yet! LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #118

LiberalLoner, sending you positive thoughts bronxiteforever Jan 2023 #31

Thank you. I need them so much. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #67

Hugs to you!!!! evemac Jan 2023 #32

Thank you so much! ❤️🌹 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #68

I do llashram Jan 2023 #33

🤗🤗🤗thank you so much! I am so glad you have found something that helps LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #69

thank you llashram Jan 2023 #71

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #74

I hear you LL and, glad you know that this Quakerfriend Jan 2023 #34

Oh I am so sorry for your family and the conflict and I hope LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #77

I hear you peppertree Jan 2023 #35

Oh my Lord, what a horrible situation, I am so sorry you went through that! LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #87

That's very thoughtful. Thanks. peppertree Jan 2023 #90

🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #91

Likewise! peppertree Jan 2023 #94

Better days are coming tiredtoo Jan 2023 #36

Thank you so much. Oh I hope you are correct. I really do. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #88

Your not alone Tree Lady Jan 2023 #37

That's a good accomplishment, it really is, and you should feel proud of that! LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #89

Glad your feeling better Tree Lady Jan 2023 #99

... markie Jan 2023 #38

❤️🤗🌹 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #83

I'll pile on with good thoughts. eggplant Jan 2023 #39

Thank you so so much dearest friend, for your wise advice. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #85

You're very welcome. eggplant Jan 2023 #100

Sorry for your hurt. Been there! Sending big warm hugs! n/t KatK Jan 2023 #41

Thank you so so much! ❤️🤗🌹 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #81

Be easy with yourself. Hope22 Jan 2023 #43

Thank you so much! ❤️🤗 I hope I will be too, soon. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #78

I'm so sorry this has happened to you. area51 Jan 2023 #44

Thank you so much! 🤗❤️ Sometimes bad things happen in life and all you can do LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #73

(((((Hugs))))) WestMichRad Jan 2023 #45

Thank you so much! I am sorry you know this feeling too. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #70

Decided to go with this song tonight. LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #46

This song always gives me a lift. ShazzieB Jan 2023 #50

Mama Cass! So awesome! Thank you very much for going to the trouble LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #65

My biggest hope is not to suffer further harm on this lonely path of mine. I will have LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #66

The stories that I could tell about that! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2023 #103

Thank you...I am sorry you were hurt too... 🤗🤗🤗🤗 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #111

Here is a helpful list from my favorite self help group. Maraya1969 Jan 2023 #104

Thank you so much! 🤗🤗🤗🤗 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #112

Hope you're feeling better nt XanaDUer2 Jan 2023 #105

I am, thank you so much! The support here helped me so much. ❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #113

I always come here XanaDUer2 Jan 2023 #114

I'm sorry you suffer from anxiety too. Not much fun. But this place is a great place with wonderful LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #119

Just spotted this post. usonian Jan 2023 #120

Thank you! ❤️🤗 LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #121

I appreciate you. yardwork Jan 2023 #122

Thank you. 🤗❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2023 #123