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One of the things that bothers me most about this time of year and | |
| ~Una~ Offer Upgrade  User ID: 11859877  New Zealand12/20/2013 03:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | about this prison that we call 'reality'. Is seeing people in pain, of any description. This time of the year is particularly hard on people, especially those who do not have family or friends that can be around them. Especially when everywhere you look or hear the media in every form, is shouting out how this is a time for family and friends - a time to spend all your money and put yourself in debt, because you should - after all it is Christmas! Christmas can be a particularly hard and sad time for them. It exacerbates their feelings of loneliness, or their struggles with their health, or their loss of loved ones. So my heart goes out to them all the more at this time when they are acutely aware of what they do not have in their lives. Much love to you all  |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 33711319 United States12/20/2013 06:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | about this prison that we call 'reality'. Is seeing people in pain, of any description. Quoting: ~Una~ This time of the year is particularly hard on people, especially those who do not have family or friends that can be around them. Especially when everywhere you look or hear the media in every form, is shouting out how this is a time for family and friends - a time to spend all your money and put yourself in debt, because you should - after all it is Christmas! Christmas can be a particularly hard and sad time for them. It exacerbates their feelings of loneliness, or their struggles with their health, or their loss of loved ones. So my heart goes out to them all the more at this time when they are acutely aware of what they do not have in their lives. Much love to you all I read someplace that from just before Thanksgiving until just after New Years there is an increase in deaths especially in elderly people. Not sure if its true but maybe they just feel like they have no reason to live any longer.Loneliness is so much worse during holiday times. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 33711319 United States12/20/2013 06:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My wife died about six years ago. Christmas is still a very hard time for me. I don't put up any Christmas stuff. I try to avoid all things Christmas. My wife really enjoyed this time of year. Now it just makes me sad. Quoting: indiandave I am sorry to hear that.It can be overwhelming for sure. But since she enjoyed it so much I dont think she would want you to be down during a time she was so happy about.Maybe just get you a little tiny tree or some candles or something for her. |
| ~Una~ (OP) User ID: 11859877 New Zealand12/20/2013 06:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My wife died about six years ago. Christmas is still a very hard time for me. I don't put up any Christmas stuff. I try to avoid all things Christmas. My wife really enjoyed this time of year. Now it just makes me sad. Quoting: indiandave Aw I am truly sorry to hear of your loss IndianDave. I am sorry that this time of year causes you to feel the loss more keenly as well. I am sending you some energy to help you through should you wish. Please feel free to take what you need. Much love to you. |
| ~Una~ (OP) User ID: 11859877 New Zealand12/20/2013 06:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | about this prison that we call 'reality'. Is seeing people in pain, of any description. Quoting: ~Una~ This time of the year is particularly hard on people, especially those who do not have family or friends that can be around them. Especially when everywhere you look or hear the media in every form, is shouting out how this is a time for family and friends - a time to spend all your money and put yourself in debt, because you should - after all it is Christmas! Christmas can be a particularly hard and sad time for them. It exacerbates their feelings of loneliness, or their struggles with their health, or their loss of loved ones. So my heart goes out to them all the more at this time when they are acutely aware of what they do not have in their lives. Much love to you all I read someplace that from just before Thanksgiving until just after New Years there is an increase in deaths especially in elderly people. Not sure if its true but maybe they just feel like they have no reason to live any longer.Loneliness is so much worse during holiday times. yes it is. Especially hard on the elderly, but it is hard on anyone in those situations. As a nurse we saw an increase in the number of illnesses amongst those who lived by themselves without any social support network around them. It is heartbreaking. |
| ~Una~ (OP) User ID: 11859877 New Zealand12/20/2013 07:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My wife died about six years ago. Christmas is still a very hard time for me. I don't put up any Christmas stuff. I try to avoid all things Christmas. My wife really enjoyed this time of year. Now it just makes me sad. Quoting: indiandave I am sorry to hear that.It can be overwhelming for sure. But since she enjoyed it so much I dont think she would want you to be down during a time she was so happy about.Maybe just get you a little tiny tree or some candles or something for her. You know, the candle is not a bad idea Indian Dave. You could make it a wee honouring ceremony for your wife. I light this in remembrance of the love you brought into my life. I love you and I miss you... (or whatever words you chose to use, whatever comes from your heart) |
| indiandave User ID: 41939246 United States12/20/2013 07:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My wife died about six years ago. Christmas is still a very hard time for me. I don't put up any Christmas stuff. I try to avoid all things Christmas. My wife really enjoyed this time of year. Now it just makes me sad. Quoting: indiandave Aw I am truly sorry to hear of your loss IndianDave. I am sorry that this time of year causes you to feel the loss more keenly as well. I am sending you some energy to help you through should you wish. Please feel free to take what you need. Much love to you.  Thank you |
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| ~Una~ (OP) User ID: 11859877 New Zealand12/20/2013 07:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks so much for posting this. It is exactly what I am going thru. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 50421163 I am sitting here in tears now. Partly because the depression is so heavy on me now and partly because you are so kind and thoughtful and that gives me hope. I am so sorry Depression is like being wrapped in a wet gray blanket that you simply cannot see out of. It is a very difficult thing to deal with. At any time of the year. I have sent you some energy to help sustain you if you wish it. Much love to you ac. You are not alone |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 49801954 United States12/20/2013 07:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | People like you are why I haven't abandoned this site yet. A very thoughtful and kind message. Not many people during this time of year stop to think of those who are hurting because they're too busy concerned with their own jolliness and looking forward to the material items they'll be getting from others. I'm with you, my heart goes out to all who may be suffering. May they find a smile. And if The Great Spirit must take my smiles to give it to them I pray it be so. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 50421163 United States12/20/2013 07:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks so much for posting this. It is exactly what I am going thru. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 50421163 I am sitting here in tears now. Partly because the depression is so heavy on me now and partly because you are so kind and thoughtful and that gives me hope. I am so sorry Depression is like being wrapped in a wet gray blanket that you simply cannot see out of. It is a very difficult thing to deal with. At any time of the year. I have sent you some energy to help sustain you if you wish it. Much love to you ac. You are not alone Thank you very much. I still have some hope that things will get better. God willing. |
| ~Una~ (OP) User ID: 11859877 New Zealand12/20/2013 07:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | People like you are why I haven't abandoned this site yet. A very thoughtful and kind message. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 49801954 Not many people during this time of year stop to think of those who are hurting because they're too busy concerned with their own jolliness and looking forward to the material items they'll be getting from others. I'm with you, my heart goes out to all who may be suffering. May they find a smile. And if The Great Spirit must take my smiles to give it to them I pray it be so. |
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| ~Una~ (OP) User ID: 11859877 New Zealand12/22/2013 09:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just read the thread about the man and child. I do not know the desperation that drove him to commit such an act... But for those of you who are alone, battling depression or other inner demons.. Please know you are NOT alone and there are people out there who do care. There is always someone who will help. HOPE Hold On Pain Ends. Much love to you |
much love to you too.
